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| My experience with Galen Carol Audio LOL, I almost forgot about Larry... I bought my current table (Michell) and the last two cartridges (Dynavector and Lyra) from him! He also set up my Lyra on the Michell. I do like Larry. He is another highly knowledgeable, down to earth dealer. ... | |
| My experience with Galen Carol Audio As I am in the early stages of research, and I will not make a move quickly, Galen gave me more general advice and answered my questions. His advice was that it may be better to not make a small jump, as I already have a good deck. If I am to upg... | |
| The longest you have owned any gear? I moved from casual listener to one who is enthusiastic about hifi back in 1996 with the purchase of a pair of Canton monitors. Those speakers stayed with me all the way until 2010! Other equipment has come and gone more quickly. The piece I’ve... | |
| Why do better MC cartridges cost a fortune? High prices have been discussed quite a bit. And while it is true that top of the line MC cartridges are outrageously expensive, I think there is an exaggeration in the original premise in this thread, that better MC cartridges cost $5k - $10k.I ... | |
| Using contact cleaner in tube sockets Ugh. I have the same amp. I love it! I just hate the shipping and maintenance costs. Could be a capacitor or something. Speak to ARC. You may need to have it sent in for service and have some minor repairs done. I've done this a couple of times... | |
| Best value $1500 TT and cartridge. Dynavector 10x5 new and vpi scout or Michell tecnodek used. | |
| 3 headphone Dac Amps compared Thank you for the kind words David, I'm glad you enjoyed it! The experience was interesting and I may try it again with a piece of home audio equipment, stay tuned! | |
| Will a PS Audio Superlink DAC Improve My Sound i am unfamiliar with that particular model of PS Audio DAC, but I suspect it is quite outdated. If your budget is $1k, I suggest a modern DAC. I have the PS Audio Perfect Wave DAC mark II. This can be found for about $1200-$1300 if you're lucky... | |
| Will a PS Audio Superlink DAC Improve My Sound May I ask why the superlink? It seems quite old, and you may have better options. I own a PS Audio DAC myself, so I am a fan, but I am weary of such an old digital product. What is your budget for a DAC? | |
| Where were your audio components designed/engineered? Speakers - Wilson - USAAmps - Audio Research - USATurntable - Michell - UKCartridge - Lyra - JapanPhonostage - Whest - UKDAC - PS Audio - USAPower - Shunyata - USAInterconnects & Speaker Cable - Cardas - USA | |
| Audio Research VT110 mk11 or Audio Research reference 110? Titus, I believe the amplifier you're referring to is the VT 100 Mark two. I could be wrong but I do not believe audio research ever made an amplifier called the VT 110. It any rate, I own the VT 100 Mark two, it is an excellent amplifier, b... | |
| Wiring two systems to one set of speakers...crazy? Preamp tubes run a very long time, and audio research gear is built to be used and to last. A new set of tubes for your ref 5 can be had for $200-$300. The specs say the tubes will last 4000 + hours, which is 2.7 hours, every day of the year, for ... | |
| Your favourite 2017 album.? i can't get enough of that album :-) | |
| Your favourite 2017 album.? Future Islands: The Far Field | |
| Groove Tubes Gold Series GT-6550-C Matched Power Tubes Look into the possibility of changing all of the power tubes to KT-120 or KT-150. Contact Audio Research to see if your amps will allow for that. I think they will... |