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| Linn Sondek LP12 impressions Nice thing about Linn Axis is its easy to setup right, is said to have Sondek-like sound and can be had used these days still for a pittance compared to modern SOTA table. And I still find the sound and performance hard to fault, and I've heard a ... | |
| $9000 speaker Orangutan or speaker + amplifier Esrand realize also that tube amps will usually "soft clip" meaning that things may well still sound pretty good even when clipping, whereas most SS amps (not all) tend towards "hard clipping" meaning sonic effects of clipping are interpreted more... | |
| Linn Sondek LP12 impressions I still like my Linn Axis from 1987. | |
| Do stands make a difference for equipment? Rox,YEs, I agree 100% on the purpose which is to enable peak performance of target gear, nothing more. | |
| Your top 3 worst purchases ever I bought a name brand amp on ebay from someone on some Caribean Island once. It worked fine but physical condition was quite shabby and dirty beyond anything expected. It looked like it was used in some tropical jungle shack by a group of heavy sm... | |
| Your top 3 worst purchases ever Stereophile provides measurements along with their reviews, which adds an objective aspect to the reviews rather than being purely subjective based on reviewer whim. I thank them for that! | |
| What to upgrade? "Interesting part is the further I moved the speaker in the corner out the bass became muddy/boomy."When you listen, is your focus on the speakers, or the sound in the room?If the first, bass might be perceived as more muddy with speakers away fro... | |
| What to upgrade? Rover,If bass levels and dynamics are good at higher volume, and all is well at lower volumes, then indeed likely room acoustics, possible treatments, speaker placement are the things to look at. Switching gear alone may accomplish little or nothi... | |
| Review: Denon DL 103R Cartridge That is a good review. I can vouch for the value and quality of sound the 103R can deliver. Its a no brainer at its price point assuming the right phono gear to match, ie phono pre-amp capable of enough gain for the very low output of the 103R and... | |
| What to upgrade? No doubt room acoustics in a loft can be tricky. Might wreck havoc on soundstage and clarity with perceived dynamics more the victim.DEfinitely always a good idea to assess and get a handle on teh room acoustics before making a major change. That'... | |
| A reference lp for the modern age. Listened to the lofi sample on comuper off allmusic site.Sounds like a female Canadian version of Al Green, or Otis Redding at first listen? Good company! | |
| What to upgrade? Looks like a good amp and nice speakers. You probably just need to add a little "muscle" in that larger sized loft to retain good dynamics at higher volume.If sound is good but dynamics lacking at higher volume, I would consider adding a pair of g... | |
| $9000 speaker Orangutan or speaker + amplifier Well, if the deciding factor is cost, then the decision is easy, get the less expensive speakers that you like. Don't overpay used + you can then sell again if needed without taking a big financial hit. Should sound quite good with the kinds of mu... | |
| Do stands make a difference for equipment? Most equipment works best on a solid and stable platform/foundation. That's the job of a good audio stand, keep components safe and an insurance policy against harmful vibrations, when needed. Matters most for a turntable, almost all the time, les... | |
| Power amp suggestions for Peachtree & Triangle With my Triangle Titus XS speakers that I've had for a good 15 years or so, which are smaller but similar to Cometes, were I to strt over again with them, I would look towards a tube amp. Lead contending tube amp vendors for me would be Jolida, Gl... |