peter_s
Responses from peter_s
| $800 Cartridge Shootout and Upgrade Path I've had both the Denon and the Shelter, and I can only say I am much happier with the Shelter. I found it to be more lush and overall enticing than the Denon, which I found to be more analytical and not as smooth textured. Yet I don't miss any of... | |
| Inexpensive Integrated for GMA Europas Tom, that was a wonderfully long and entertaining sentence! So - anyone have any thoughts on this Jolida amp? I've seen generally good reports on it. Also, Roy at GMA speaks highly of a few early '80s vintage integrateds like some Onkyos and Harmo... | |
| Who makes a "true" Transmission Line speaker?... I was very impressed with the Fried TL's at the 2004 CES. Both fast and warm. Good qualities! Wanted to take them home. | |
| Castle Acoustics Inversion Series I auditioned them about 4 years ago. Cool looking speakers with very good build quality. I was comparing them to B&W speakers, 700 or 900 series I think, floor standing speakers that cost around $700 or $900. I was at the beginning of my audio... | |
| Odyssey Stratos, McCormack DNA 225 or Bryston4BST? If you are going for a Stratos, I also suggest you go for the dual mono version or single monoblocks. I have the dual mono version and think it's a great amp with my Harbeth Compact 7 speakers. | |
| Latest Sam Phillips CD outstanding Yes, I also just picked up the new CD and it is excellent. Sonics are good, voice is very clear and pure. I would recommend it. | |
| Halo or Odyssey I replaced a Haffler 220 amp with a Stratos in a friend's system (McIntosh 2200 preamp, B&W Matrix 805 speakers). The difference was remarkable - more detail, more control, more solid bass, better imaging. I guess my experience was different f... | |
| No Audiophiles in Hollywood You're right about Hollywood - I can't think of one. But if you want to see a movie that combines passion for music (opera) with high quality audio and recording (Nagra), check out "Diva". Very highly recommended cult classic! | |
| Which Room has More Potential? Assuming an 8-foot ceiling, the 13x24 has resonant modes at 70, 141 and 211 hz and a volume of 2500 cu ft. The 14x16 has resonant modes 70, 141, 211, 282, 320 and 353 hz and a volume of almost 1800 cu ft. It's my understanding that modes above 300... | |
| Amp for Quad ESL 57? Viggen - I don't have the link on hand, but there used to be a lengthy document put together by a german fellow that listed a bunch of amps that are well known for complimenting the '57's. You should look around for it. I think I found a link on a... | |
| Now I Really Need a Power Conditioner? ? You might want to consider this approach to power conditioning. Depending on your "battery bank", it could keep you going for 4-8 hour of listening. I don't know where you are moving, but where I live (in the country), power is typically restored... | |
| Eliminating static electricity from albums?? Rockvirgo - I think you have proved my method non-scientific! That is because before I shake (or "wobble" the record, I touch it to my nose. Then I wobble it, then test it by touching it to my nose again. The second time there is no static. Go fig... | |
| Eliminating static electricity from albums?? Has anyone noticed that if you take a statically charged record, hold it with hands at 180-degrees, and shake it back and forth (like you would shake a piece of sheet metal to make thunder, so it vibrates in and out), the static goes away. I disco... | |
| Shelter 501mkii Cantilever Angle - Need Help Thanks Doug. I mean 2 mm between the small gray plastic piece that the cantilever actually comes out of. This piece sits below the black cartridge body. I assume that this is the dust shield? | |
| Audible Illusions Modulus 3A Gain?? moving coil DP, I have just done the same research and sent away for one (used). My research indicates that there is plenty of gain, and that you should have no problem. I think someone who has one in house will confirm this for you. You can also change the l... |