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| Technics SL1200: standard overhang gauge or MintLP Curio, congratulations to you for taking the step to buy the MintLP. I'm happy to know it's working to your satisfaction.Thanks. | |
| Amp and Pre to match Wilson W/P 8 and others I heard these at CES in 2007 powered by Audio Research tube amps. The sound was exceptional, IMO.There are a lot of options if you are willing to spend some money. Personally, I'd look into the Lamm M series hybrid or ML series SET amps. Lamm will... | |
| Small integrated Heed Audio makes amps and a preamp that are basically 4" square by about 9" deep.I own a Heed Quasar phono preamp, and it's excellent. | |
| Rega P3-24, Pro-Ject RM-5, or Technics 1200? 12-09-08: Learsfool... in this hobby, as I am sure you are aware, there are a great many people much more interested in the equipment than the music, and these folks usually can't leave well enough alone, they have to keep messing with stuff.I bel... | |
| High End jargon; your take We can only hope Mrtennis chimes in. That will be a of of fun!Tight - Controlled. You can clearly hear the vibrating strings of a double bass. Hi-Fi - exaggeration of the highs and mids. Unbalanced. Initially gets your attention and seems exciting... | |
| Rega P3-24, Pro-Ject RM-5, or Technics 1200? Swapping the headshell requires no tools, and changing the cartridge requires only a screwdriver to fasten the cartridge screws, and a pair of small, needle nose pliers to attach the cartridge wires to the headshell.You will need an alignment prot... | |
| Which is better longer xlr or speaker cable Sure thing, Gammajo.BTW, I purchased bulk PA-02 and terminated it myself with Neutrik LR connectors. | |
| Rega P3-24, Pro-Ject RM-5, or Technics 1200? Learsfool, some very good comments. Thank you.There is one that raises a question:12-09-08: Learsfool ...the Rega's are designed so that one does not have to mess with VTA - I have never found an adjustment to be necessary, assuming the table was ... | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? There are many speaker setting guides. The following method works well, and was posted by member Treitz3 in October:Iron Chef Speaker Set Up ProtocolProper speaker set up requires music. John Hunter of Sumiko uses a Rob Wasserman song featuring Je... | |
| Rega P3-24, Pro-Ject RM-5, or Technics 1200? Learsfool, is your comment about not being much of a tweaker in reference to KAB mods being tweaky? If so, then I can say unequivocally that there is nothing tweaky about the KAB mods from an end user's standpoint. Send the table off to KAB, and K... | |
| Which is better longer xlr or speaker cable Here are a couple of sources for Oyaide:http://www.kosmic.us/equip-cables-oyaide-interconnects.html. I purchased my PS-02 bulk wire from these guys.http://www.takefiveaudio.com/mall/shopexd.asp?id=679You could also contact Ken at Revolution Power.... | |
| Which is better longer xlr or speaker cable Mogami XLR interconnects are great values. I tried a 30 foot set and liked them very much. I later replaced them with Oyaide PA-02, which is also reasonably priced and sounds a bit more resolving and extended in my system.Both are terrific values.... | |
| The best amp for $2k tube, solid state or hybrid Not everyone can audition equipment without frequent flyer miles or spending precious hard earned dollars travelling the county auditioning gear.Samzx12 (Threads | Answers)I absolutely agree. Auditioning new audio gear is often impossible, and hea... | |
| Into 2009; What rules?? Tubes or Solid State I have owned tubed amplification and preamplification from VAC (Phi series and Musicbloc series), Atma-Sphere, Lamm Industries (preamps only).I have owned solid state amplification from Pass Labs, McCormack, Belles Reference, Bryston and Odyssey.I... | |
| Rega P3-24, Pro-Ject RM-5, or Technics 1200? Learsfool, do you recall the Technics set-up(s) you heard on which you based your opinion? Was it a stock Technics, or one with KAB mods? What cartridge was installed?All these factors can make a signifiant difference, from my experience. |