twl
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| Origin Live or Expressimo Audio structural mod Yes, there is a difference, but it is very slight. IMO, the OL is slightly better, due to the method of coupling the end-stub. But, it is really splitting hairs, and it is much harder to install the OL end-stub, and it is better to send the arm in... | |
| Vinyl manufacturers don't stand behind product? I've never heard of anything like that. I think the dealer was pulling your leg. However, I can truthfully say that I haven't had to return any records in the last 10 years, since I haven't had any bad ones in at least that long. I really believe ... | |
| Which will make the most impact, Tube amp or pre.. According to the claimed 93db/watt efficiency rating of the Sonata speakers, the peak SPL at max power with an 8 watt amp would be 102db at 1 meter. Most amps have some degree of headroom, so you would likely be able to get maybe 104db peaks. I th... | |
| Best Tonearm match for ZYX Airy 1000X Both of those tonearms are great ones, and with the compliance rating of 15cu on the ZYX, I don't think you really have to worry about matching with either of them. Pick the one you like best.If you want to split hairs, the OL Illustrious will lik... | |
| Best bang-for-buck purchase you have made? Denon DL103R. An outstanding cartridge for around $200. Not available in the US, but if you are very good at researching sources, you can get them.The other great bang-for-buck item I think is Lowther speakers. If you can DIY a cabinet, they will ... | |
| Vyger anyone? Thanks for a nice review. I have been intrigued by the Indian Vyger, but have never had an opportunity to listen to one. I'm sure it is a nice sounding TT. Congratulations on having a very exotic piece of analog gear. | |
| Turntable Shipping? The platter must be removed, and the oil drained, and the bearing hole plugged. New oil must be provided. The counterweight must be removed from the arm, and maybe the arm itself should be removed and packed separately, if possible. Everything mus... | |
| Cartridge / Tonearm opinions requested... I recommended OL arms because I much prefer gimbal-bearing arm designs. I like low compliance cartridges, and there is no question in my mind that they are handled better by gimbal-bearing tonearms. Yes, some unipivot arms have made improvements i... | |
| Which speaker is the master of IMAGING ???? The best imaging I've ever heard comes from single-driver speaker systems. The true point-source radiation is a key factor, in my opinion, combined with the lack of passive crossover problems. However, single-driver systems have a limitation in lo... | |
| VPI Aries - either or question, please comment I agree with Plato that you would be better off with the 9" arm and the TT improvements. The TT/motor assembly is higher on the analog hierarchy scale, and will make more difference than the longer arm will.The only differences that the longer arm... | |
| UL certification and insurance Pmkalby, my suggestion to check it out with the insurance provider is not a bad course of action. Perhaps my past experiences with insurance companies has jaded my view of them. Maybe your experiences do not match mine. | |
| Cartridge / Tonearm opinions requested... If you do want to start thinking about a top notch phono stage, then start thinking about an Aesthetix IO. Then you can stop thinking and start listening to music. You won't find anything that is going to beat that. If you can afford to go with th... | |
| Tonearm Lifting Device, Any Ideas??? There is an out-of-production product called the Audio Technica "Safety Raiser" that might be found used or on Ebay. It is a very nice little unit that works better than the others I have tried. I have used the Expressimo "Lifter" and the Monitor ... | |
| Cartridge / Tonearm opinions requested... If you are open to other choices for tonearms, I would strongly suggest the Origin Live tonearms. I use the OL Silver on my Teres, and it is a stunning performer. Personally, I feel pretty strongly about using a gimbal-bearing type tonearm with lo... | |
| OTL amplifiers I have owned 2 OTL amps, and still own one of them. The ones I have had have been just as reliable and easy to use as any solid state amplifier I ever had. Absolutely no fuss whatsoever. But the sound is better than any other amp I've had by far. ... |