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| VPI 3D tonearm Actusreus, I think it's at least plausible that the Discovery wire could be 'better' sounding in the VPI arm. Without comparing the two, how would you know? One presumes Harry did this comparison before going with the Discovery(?).FWIW, the Discov... | |
| Phantom + A90 question I've just finished a nightshift and my thinking may be faulty but....I seem to recall that the idea behind the ridges on the Ortofon MC's was to allow for azimuth adjustment on arms that didn't provide that adjustment - ie tightening bolts such th... | |
| Phantom + A90 question Doug, you may be right but its not something I ever lost sleep over when I used the A90 with the Phantom.The A90, and other similarly designed Ortofon cartridges, actually have 5 contact points when you think about it - the 3 raised ridges + the 2... | |
| Phantom + A90 question I wondered about the same thing when I was using the A90 with the Phantom. In my setup two of the ridges are in contact with the Phantom headshell while the left rear ridge is completely outside the headshell area - see this pic.The same situation... | |
| Is the Harbeth M30.1 an upgrade from the C7ES? 04-30-13: GmeleTobes~ Wondering if you ever tried the Harbeth Super HL5? I've been considering simplifying my system and have been wondering about them. At some point I'll go out to hear them for myself but in the mean time looking for opinions...... | |
| Is the Harbeth M30.1 an upgrade from the C7ES? I made the change from C7es3 t0 M30.1 and for me the change was a significant upgrade. I posted my thoughts at the Harbeth forums in this thread. - which you may have already seen(?).In a nutshell these are my thoughts. The C7es3 is a very good sp... | |
| Need help with ARC sp16 and tubes 03-06-13: Mapman Luckily it was not phono slot 1 which takes a more expensive very low noise tube in order to keep things quiet that is harder to replace.Odd you've found that first position to be fussy - I bought my SP16 S/H with the original New... | |
| The Trouble with Cartridge Recommendations 02-20-13: Srbedard.......My ideal cart throws a huge sound stage with fantastic dynamics. Detailed low end with impact and smooth treble. I like a pinpoint centre image. I can give up the most precise detail and accuracy for pleasure and engagemen... | |
| Why do Harbeth speakers have such a cult following If anyone is interested, there is a thread on the Harbeth forums where designer Alan Shaw explains the origin and reasons behind the BBC thin-wall cabinet design. http://www.harbeth.co.uk/usergroup/showthread.php?351-BBC-style-thin-wall-cabinets-W... | |
| Why do Harbeth speakers have such a cult following 01-17-13: AudiozenHarbeth designs their speakers using a method that was very common in the 1950's and 60's which was pioneered by AR, KLH and Advent. They adjust the wood cabinet to have a direct effect on the drivers to create a sonic character ... | |
| Good 61NP replacement tube for NovaPre? The 6N1P datasheet states that it is similar to the 6Dj8/6922/E88CC (which are equivalents) - except for the higher heater current (2x higher for the 6N1P). A look at the data sheets shows other differences, so I'd stick with the 6N1P if that's wh... | |
| Tube Integrated Pairing For Harbeth Monitor 30.1 Perhaps consider the little ARC VSi-60. I've heard good things about the synergy with this amp and Harbeth speakers.I've been using the closely related Audio Research VS-55 to drive Harbeth C7es3's and now M30.1's - I think its a great combination... | |
| Why do Harbeth speakers have such a cult following Donjr, I wish you could hear what the 30.1's sound like in my room. Dynamic and alive with superbly realistic tonal and imaging properties. I simply can't understand why people are saying they don't soundstage and sound homogenized - these things ... | |
| Why do Harbeth speakers have such a cult following 11-20-12: Rgs92Anyone heard the 30.1 ?How is the resolution and detail (say, compared to the SHL5s,or just in general)? Thanks.I can't compare to the SHL5's but I previously used the C7ES3 for over 2 and a half years and the C7ES2 for 4-5 years be... | |
| Why do Harbeth speakers have such a cult following 11-13-12: BhobbaIt's the thin wall technology. It colors the speakers but in a way that appeals to many people......like recording engineers and broadcasting studios - where accuracy and low coloration are requirements, music lovers who like the s... |