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| Phono cartridge for classic rock How about a Decca (London)? The most 'live sounding' cart there is. Great taut bass, rhythm and a misunderstood gem. It doesn't trash your records (at least it hasn't over 30 years with my LPs). I use mine on a Hadcock (it likes damped unipivots) ... | |
| Best tonearm for London Reference Cartridge I've not used the Reference, but I've had two Deccas since the early 80s. Damped unipivots were the conventional choice; I use a Hadcock. These compensated for the lack of vertical compliance in the Decca design. Air bearing arms should also do th... | |
| jan Allaerts cartridges mc1b Schroeder Model 2 for me with my MC1B. I've used my MC1B in a Hadcock too (whilst waiting for delivery of my Schroeder) with good results.Charliewww.charlie-chan.co.uk | |
| Best 3 tube preamps under $18000? No-one has mentioned the TRON Syren yet. Fabulous tube pre-amp built to order (and hence can be bespoke)by Graham Tricker in the UK (www.tron-electric.co.uk). | |
| Stand out phono stages Another vote for the TRON Seven (www.tron-electric.co.uk). Built to order by the designer (Graham Tricker) himself - you can have it matched to your pickup. Great build quality and great sound. Jeff at Highwater Sound in NYC distributes in the US. | |
| Avantgarde Uno Nano suitable for small room? I'd have them along the short wall facing down the length of the room. they aren't near field monitors (say like LS3/5as) and do need space for the horns to integrate with the SW. Don't worry about them being in the corners (I have my Duos in the ... | |
| Upgrade from Audion Phono - please advice TRON Seven phono.Both the US (Highwater Sound, NYC) and UK distributors of TW use TRON amps and phono stages. | |
| Hovland HP-100 phono vs Audio Research REF Phono 2 Stickman,In the UK, the TRON Seven phono is about GBP 2000. I don't know what Jeff charges though. If you do go back to Jeff in NYC, have a good listen to the TRON amps (pre and power). The Syren tube pre-amp with on board phono is magic. Here's t... | |
| Hovland HP-100 phono vs Audio Research REF Phono 2 I'd try and audition the TRON Seven phono stage from Jeff at Highwater Sound, NYC. Top class phono stage by boutique top class British designer, Graham Tricker. Here's a review on 6moons.http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/tron2/seven.htmlGraham bu... | |
| Decca London Gold or Maroon? It's a Maroon originally. I have both a Maroon and a GoldThe Gold serial number is prefixed by an 'E' - My Gold is E-1069*My Maroon is 2.21-39*Best wishes,Charliewww.charlie-chan.co.uk | |
| Phono stages belong to which tier? Another vote for the TRON Seven! Top class sound, great build quality and built to order (can be made bespoke to suit your cart). | |
| Moving into vinyl. Brinkman, TW Raven, GrandPrix?? Maxx,When you get to the top end of TT designs, preference is definitely very personal. Any of the above will give you a really stable platform on which you can let your chosen arm/cart/phono stage sing. In some ways, this is your bigger conundrum... | |
| Speed strobe recommendation. KAB for meCharlie | |
| Phono preamp Have a good look at the TRON Seven phono stage.http://www.tron-electric.co.uk/seven.htmlhttp://6moons.com/audioreviews/tron2/seven.htmlFantastic build quality and truly top end sound. Made to order and can be adjusted to suit your cartridge. Comes... | |
| Trying out a tube preamp TRON Seven.Try Jeff at Highwater Sound in NYCCharlie |