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| Shelter 501Mk2 or ZYX R100-02H If you've been really good, ask for a 4D. Love mine. | |
| VPI Direct Drive Turntable Let's hold out for actual reviews rather than speculation shall we? There are a number of options at the $30k price point, just like any other price point. If HW feels that the DD Classic is competitive at that price, fine. Market will tell whethe... | |
| Shelter 501Mk2 or ZYX R100-02H Moerch recommends their heaviest armwand (the Blue, effective mass of 14g) with the ZYX carts. As an aside, my do I love the Moerch's feature of swappable armwands of different mass (from 4-14g!). | |
| Used turntable market You certainly want to make sure that any seller knows how to properly pack and ship a turntable. The quality of packing materials also plays a big role. Best turntable packing materials I have ever seen are for the Well Tempered Amadeus. They dese... | |
| Phono Preamp - 2k budget? I have not heard the Herron, but yes based on its reputation it would be near the top of my list to audition for used at this price point. | |
| Phono Preamp - 2k budget? I really liked the Avid Pulsus at that price point. Music Direct sells them so you can try it out without too much stress thanks to their excellent return policy. Found it to be significantly better than the SimAudio 5.3LP with optional external p... | |
| Peachtree vs Rogue Integrated If there are no local dealers, IIRC both are sold by online dealers who have decent return policy. You do gain flexibility from the separates, although the Rogue may have the ability to be run just as a pre or just as a power amp. | |
| Advice on selecting a tube amp Two other tube amp brand that warrant consideration would be Primaluna and Rogue. I am a very happy Rogue owner (Stereo 90 Super Magnum). And Primaluna is pretty consistently praised. You wouldn't have many worries powering 90dB speakers with anyt... | |
| Remote volume control = unacceptable compromise? Yes, as much as a want the best sonics possible, there is also the "dog on lap factor" | |
| An integrated with a good phono No direct experience but I have read (on Audio Asylum maybe?) that the phono is the weak link of the Rogue integateds. Don't recall of this was just for certain models. That said, I love my Rogue Stereo 90. | |
| Inexpensive USB DAC The Meridian Explorer is also very well reviewed. Have not heard it tho. | |
| SS Pre-amps that can beat an Audio Research sp16 I have been a big fan of my Musical Fidelity kW preamp. A hybrid design with a massive power supply. Not sure how easy they are to find used, but in general I think a hearty power supply would help you get the sound you are looking for. | |
| LP Record Cleaning Machine - Ultrasonic or Vacuum Twb2, What ultrasonic cleaner are you using? I have seen the loong DIY ultrasonic cleaner thread at diyaudio.com, and that looks mighty promising, though even still, the ultrasonic cleaners, especially those using 60kHz are pretty pricey still. | |
| Weiss is so underrated Weiss DACs are great. Tho not sure I have ever heard them called underrated. They seem pretty universally praised. | |
| DSPeaker Anti Mode 2.0 evaluation Douglas_schroeder, Have you heard the device in question? Maybe Kr4 can comment on your statement "All such products diminish absolute definition/clarity - no exceptions," which is a bit too absolutist and sweeping for my taste. Not to say that it... |