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| CAT SL-1 iterations Andrew,Yes, the CAT has plenty of gain to drive the .48mv ZYX. Prior to buying the ZYX, I used a Shelter 501II that is .40mv. Both were fine matches. I typically keep volume around 8:00-9:00 for about 80-85db. The CAT allows for on the fly loading... | |
| CAT SL-1 iterations Frankpiet,In this hobby, there are few absolute truths. I can't prove anything either, but when I was looking to buy a preamp to go with my Berning amp & Merlin speakers, I talked to everyone I could(including Ken Stevens), and asked for recom... | |
| any Sopranophiles here? Article on usatoday.com alludes to picking up on a story line that goes "back to the first season". So perhaps they'll wrap these angles, too. They also talk about AJ and Meadow gaining perks of "the lifestyle" now that they're older. Should be fu... | |
| Bad experience with ZYX AIRY 3 All great things to say about my Airy3 & Mehran at Sorasound! Go for it Andre. It will be a blast on your Verdier. Cheers,Spencer | |
| Speaker Distortion or Room Interaction ? French Fries,Your ears are much more complex instruments than Stereophile's test equipment. Take their measurements w/grain of salt. Just because an amp measures well doesn't mean that it is free of the distortions that we can hear. As to your com... | |
| Should I purchase an expensive phono preamp I agree w/Nsgarch; the Bellari would be a cheap way to get a nice improvement. Sit's suggestion of arm rewiring might be good, but I'm thinking same $ would be better spent on speaker or amp upgrade first. At lower end of the spectrum, speakers wi... | |
| Analog Lovers and Filterless DACs Thanks Nonoise, good suggestion. What other players can you compare its sonics to? Cheers,Spencer | |
| CAT SL-1 iterations Frank,FYI, there are two iterations of the Ultimate; the Ultimate, and then the latter Mark II.FWIW, I own the SL1 MkIII, and have heard the Ultimate mk.II in a different room, but with both using the same speakers, cables, and turntables(Merlin V... | |
| CAT SL-1 MK III vs. First Sound Presence DeLuxe There's an ad for a First Sound from member PF7, and he says in his ad, "The sound and detail is on par with CAT tube preamps -- which is the highest praise in my opinion." I've never heard the First Sound except at shows in unfamiliar systems, bu... | |
| any Sopranophiles here? I would tell ya, but I'd have to kill ya.Spencer | |
| Analog Lovers and Filterless DACs Yeah, the USB dac fed from PC is a pretty convenient notion for some, but not practical for me. My computer is also used for business, and I don't want to use it for audio. I also have no inclination to invite Bill Gates & Friends into my list... | |
| New Direction-JM Lab Diva, Revel Studio or Sophia? Outlier,This group of speakers seems to have quite a variety in sound. To my ears, the Revels & Wilsons are similar in signature, with the Sophias being more balanced if driven by high power tubes(e.g. Mac monos). When I saw other Talons at CE... | |
| Upgrade from Merlin VSM-M to What? Chris Squire, Tony Levin & Mike Rutherford all vote for the speaker mod! ;-)Cheers,Spencer | |
| Upgrade from Merlin VSM-M to What? Just call Bobby @ Merlin & talk it over w/him. Your other gear might determine which upgrade makes more sense. He is the most trustworthy you'll find, and he knows what he is doing. His advice is hard to beat. Cheers,Spencer | |
| Shelter 501 II owners: how long is the break-in? James,I upgraded from nothing. It was a return after a long vinyl hiatus for me. A few months ago, I upgraded to a ZYX Airy3, which was done at the same time I upgraded my table & arm. (see my system page, "Spencer's Funhouse" for details) The... |