peterh

Responses from peterh

VTL 7.5 versus Joule preamplifier
At those prices get a Placette Active new or used. 
REL B3 and monitors vs full-range
The Rel will improve the sound in every application. Use it with full range speakers and set the crossover to 27 Hz or lower. Or use it set at 35 or wherevere you find works with your sats. It's real purpose is not to add more bass but to create t... 
Jazz vocals recommendations please
Ella, say no more. 
Is my Placette linestage holding back my Krell AMP
Your Placette passive is a fine product. TALK WITH GUY HAMEL about the ACTIVE model. They rarely show up used.The active also has no gain, but is designed to have 100% performance when the volume is turned down. This is where all passive preamps a... 
Preamp for my system...Please
I have been using a PLACETTE ACTIVE preamp. I agree with the fantastic reviews. It is a great product. The rest of my system is DCS digital and goldmund etc. I bought mine used as did a friend, who is also very happy with it.It is much more transp... 
goldmund 27.3 with toles 150a cable suggestion
Goldmund has a system approach. Buy Goldmund cables.I find them better than any others I have tried. PH 
Goldmund Studio Power Supply Help
I think your Studio, not Studietto, had a more involved power supply than a wall wart for the table motor. If the Pabst motor goes bad the table is done! The arm motor may be simpiar, but it had an outboard controller. The arm was fussy about set ... 
Preamp Experiences with Atma-sphere Amps
PLACETTE ACTIVE is the most transparent Preamp I've heard. If you like the rest of your system then you will really like the Placette Active. Guy Hamel is great. The price is actually cheap for what it is and it is sold factory direct, 30 day mone... 
Goldmund speakers
EPI 1 is an easy to drive amazingly natural and ACCURATE speaker. Very good base in a small room, really amazing, and light but good bass in a larger room. The best cabinet construct anywhere which means you hear the drivers. Look at the website. ... 
Best digital cable to audition?
The best TRANSPARENT cable you can afford. 
Feedback on Goldmund Mimesis 39 CD Turntable?
I recommend whatever level TRANSPARENT cable you can afford.Also the Placette Active is a preamp you should watch for. It is much more open and BETTER than the Lev-380s. I have a Goldmund 39CD, and it remains very nice. Good Listening, peter 
Pre amp for Pass Aleph 3
I have Aleph 2 mono amps and am VERY happy with a Placette active pre amp. Rarely seen on used Audiogon but WORTH THE WAIT. It has plenty of gain in my system,is the best I've heard, dynamic, detailed, coherent. Guy, the man who builds them is a g... 
XL or non-XL Transparent cables ???
The current MM is better than the XL series. The model before XL was not as good as XL series. You will get what you pay for. They make great cables. Peter 
Goldmund Mimesis 12 vrs Mark Levinson 36
Goldmund is more dynamis and "real. The levinson is maybe more detailed and warmer but doesn't swing. I may be selling a model 10 goldmund DtoA which is a little older than a 12 but was the top line when the 12 was produced. you may contact me. 
Dac with rythmical drive to the music?
Goldmund, even the old ones are great.