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I’ve ordered 3 Omegas to my active Meridian fronts (Speakerlink AES/EBU). I’m looking for that higher connection with performers I experienced the last time I upgraded from AQ Diamond to Omega Ethernet in an AES/EBU application.

A little clarification on the Mullard. We’re not talking about just any variant here. The GZ34 used (only) in the Brinkmann RöNT II Anniversary edition is the Mullard GZ34 4 Notch. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I'm seriously thinking about it; if they will let me purchase this particular unit. I've thought about it a lot.

I have the Bryston HPA 1. Good amp I recommend.

I have the Apheta 2 with my P8. I set the VTF at 2,0gr and the AS at about 1,7. Very very happy.

Holy cow! I had no clue.

Well, I thought it was broken in after 3 days. Seems it takes about 10+ days IME. Refinement is off the charts.

$800 for the 2 reel sets. Most are $400-600. Only a few hundred R2R tapes available for purchase new as far as I know. https://elusivedisc.com/music/reel-to-reel-tape/ A Studer A820 is going for $39k on Ebay... Of course there are cheaper...

R2R is okay for background music, but absolutely sucks when you want to listen to songs 3, 7, and 10 (or whatever combination). I sold my R2R in the late 70s, and have never thought of replacing it.

I agree, but the quality, the quality!

I think Mike told me R2R tapes can cost upwards of $500-600 dollars each. Not for the faint of heart.

My father had a R2R. I’m not sure what his favorite was - Vinyl or R2R. Both beat digital - i.e. SACD, CD, and Streaming. I’m surprised that more so-called audiophiles don’t own a R2R - me, a mere music lover, included. “I’m sure a new setup...

It’s highly unlikely anyone has a dynamic recording they listen to which wouldn’t work with tape. Also, it’s unlikely someone can hear 20khz, so who cares if you can record above that. I will happily put my tape up against any other format and...

Yes, single mode TL-SM311LS will work with your single mode fiber. In your previous post you said multi-mode module (that would imply TL-SM311LM) - that won't work with your single mode fiber.

Tape is supposed to be the best sound quality. I’ve only experienced an older Sony reel to reel and it was pretty awesome. I’m sure a new setup properly done should be excellent.

He did it himself and set the overhang using a gauge, but I kind of doubt that the VTA is really dialed in at the Rega's default arm height. The stylus profile of the AT-ART9 is not as fussy regarding VTA as a Shibata stylus.

Cool, sounds like that will be a great speakers amp. I currently use a Bel Canto and a classic McIntosh that I switch depending on mood. Of course the amp I am talking about here is a headphone amp. 400 wpc with headphones would make me death...

A friend of mine had a very nice R2R collection and we listened to quite a bit of music that way over his well setup system in the 90's. I'll say dynamic range, frequency response and tape hiss be damned, it still sounded so analog and so "right"

I am still going for a new amp from my great audio designer in The Netherlands, A marvelous 400 Watt per channel, T class, liquid cooling (invention from Sony) and build with the best compartments there are on the market, expected arrival time in a...

Not going so well, it`s sendt to Norwegian distributor. It seam that the output not working, when i set the volum at max on the amplifier i heard som music, like the mute have gone wrong. So we for see what they find out. Peter , i wil update...

So are you going to keep the review table? It looks really awesome to me!

Using the review Planar 10 with the Rega Apheta 3 MC cart pre-installed. I really like it. It is very, very detailed and very, very neutral.

Well it is supposed to be worth the wait, but dam... I thought I would have it right away, not a few weeks later....

That’s not a good business model. I won’t be happy either. Sorry Randy ...

Yea, I knew you had the Pass and Focal. Good Stuff! I do love the Abyss Diana Phi's, they also work great with my portable! A tad disappointed with HeadAmp at this point. It has been 8 days now and they took the money out of PayPal yesterday...

srt , how are things going with your T2 ?? hopefully you had it back in operation...... let us know.

I have Focal Utopias with a Pass HPA-1. At this high in the game none of them are bad ... more like different flavors. And the Abyss is delicious ...

I do understand....

Your not that far for a day trip

I am tapped out at the moment once I send Mike the check :)

Upgrade... what is this thing that you speak of? :D....

Glad everything worked out and you are pleased, look forward to more impressions as time goes on.

My P3 came with the Elys 2 and was a steal when I got it. Just getting back into vinyl, along with the Phono section of the Lux, I am pretty happy for now. I suppose in the future there will be an upgrade.

I started out with the Elys on my P3 and then went to the Dynavector 10x5. The 10x5 was much more lively and better sounding, I forget what gear I was using at the time but I remember wishing the Dyna had a bit more texture/color on things like...

Thank you, hmmm... if I recall you have a pretty nice headphone setup yourself Calvin!

I've heard them several times over the years at AXPONA. Always a good sounding demo good

Nicely done my friend ! :congrats:

Enjoy !

Randy that looks beautiful. And Abyss - wow! Congrats.

Congratulations Randy. Looks cool.

Hahahaha, funny. Friends and I have attended a couple of audio shows where Greg attended. We sat mesmerized listening to his speakers. I don’t think you can go wrong and made to last a lifetime. Superb woodwork with an easy listening character....

Yea, Rega cartridges are a breeze to setup with the 3-bolt mount, etc. I like AT cartridges and use one on my secondary Technics table. Certainly not as high as the ART but impressive cartridges (it is the VM740ML). Did your buddy have any...

Have a buddy with a Planar 8 and he initially had it setup with the Rega Ania Pro. He has since upgraded to an Audio Technica AT-ART9 and finds it to be a substantial upgrade. Since the Rega tables have no VTA adjustment other than using tonearm...

They look cool in the nicer wood veneer. What finish are looking to get?