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| VPI prime scout vs VPI scoutmaster? Doesn't the Prime Scout come with 3D arm?That's supposed to be a huge upgrade over the standard arm.I've seen great deals on used Primes, might be another to consider. | |
| Pro-ject 12 xtension TT vs Meridian 808.2 CD player..and the winner is! "I never had a TT so I was surprised by the results."Mikepaul-You’ve started running out of the gate. Many here had more humble beginnings. Thats a heck of a "starter table" "i would love to eventually have a tubed phono stage...any recommendation... | |
| Goldenear Reference Vs. Focal Sopra #2.....pocket the $5k difference and don't look back? If sonics are paramount, the GE Refs. Aesthetics and sonics, but not as much-Focal(but your wallet will be lighter) I've heard both, not side by side. If It were in this position, I would go Focal, since I value looks as part of the equation. The ... | |
| This guy just doesn't stop... "I heard him on NPR once being interviewed by TerryGross. He came off pretty bad. He tried playing rock star like the interview was beneath his coolness and ended up sounding like a real fool. Bad interview possibly and maybe misjudged the mom... | |
| Pro-ject 12 xtension TT vs Meridian 808.2 CD player..and the winner is! No surprise...Nice table and cart. But I'm a biased record guy. I kinda regret passing on a deal for a 12" Extension table. Have you ever considered plugging the table into a tubed phono? Maybe a little more magic? Subjective,naturally. Maybe a w... | |
| This guy just doesn't stop... bondmanp- Indeed, the band itself is a marketing machine. Can't fault them for that.bdp24-I remember Moby Disc, but never shopped there. Are you still living in SoCal, or did you get out of this madness? | |
| This guy just doesn't stop... Stepping into the confession booth......So, I saw these guys in 75.Went to Licorice Pizza(guys in SoCal know this one) and bought their first 3 albums and learned every guitar lick with my fake Les Paul in my bedroom. I thought they were the Apex... | |
| Focal Aria 936 vs 926 bass response Every Focal distributor is blowing them out lately...That is the "walnut"(vinyl wrap) finish. The Black are at their regular price.The 936/948's are hard to pass up. My "buy now" finger is twitching.....Nothing wrong with my current setup...I coul... | |
| VAC Sigma 160i SE or ARC LS26/Primaluna Dialogue Premium davelarz- tough call. When in doubt, I buy more records. If that were my system, I would be saying merry Xmas to myself with a next level cart. | |
| VAC Sigma 160i SE or ARC LS26/Primaluna Dialogue Premium Davelarz- I get the simplify,one box thing. I have the PL HP. Enough for my needs.My rack being full of VAC,ARC separates....etc. is highly unlikely$$$Would welcome it, but not holding my breath!I wonder just how noticeable a sonic upgrade your p... | |
| Are You Experienced? jafant-I bet more than a few a chomping at the bit on this one.I haven't hit the "buy now" button ....yet. I may use the excuse-Merry Xmas to me, for the mono record. | |
| VAC Sigma 160i SE or ARC LS26/Primaluna Dialogue Premium Nice position to be in... I'll be following this oneAre you tapped out on the best speakers you can afford, along with placement/room treatment? I'm aware the Triton's are giant killers, but...The VPI Classic(I have one) and the DV are "okay" in t... | |
| Question http://www.cardas.com/speaker_placement.phpThis supports newbee's suggestion. Certainly not "the rule" but effective.Any other detail probably a speaker forum topic | |
| power conditioner randy-11,I read many threads guys claiming that plugging their amp into anything other than the wall outlet "sucks the life out of it" whatever that means?Otherwise yeah, the PP is a "magic box"Thank goodness, I've never had one of those annoying ... | |
| Stylus alignment help slaw,I get your message. This is the only "social media" I participate in, so sharing a bit of "personal stuff" isn't a big deal for me.Otherwise yes, anything further should be discussed privately among members offsite. PM welcome.Back to topic.... |