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November 16, 2019, 06:54 PM
Thread: What cartridges are you using?
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Re: What cartridges are you using?
I found it a bit mechanical sounding for the first 100 hrs or so , but there’s beautiful sound at the end of the rainbow .
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November 9, 2019, 12:42 AM
Thread: What cartridges are you using?
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Re: What cartridges are you using?
I have the van den Hul Crimson XGW Stradivarivus and totally love it. Before that Koetsu Black and Dynavector TKR.
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October 21, 2018, 11:09 AM
Thread: Suggestions to replace Benz LPS
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Re: Suggestions to replace Benz LPS
Hi Mike.
Does the Winfeld Ti have body to it, in that i am looking for something that is fast but think not like Lyra and not as thick as Koetsu. I am looking to replace an old Koetsu black. I... -
May 15, 2016, 12:33 PM
Thread: Passive Pre-Amp Experiences?
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Re: Passive Pre-Amp Experiences?
I have played around and even built a passive pre before but the problem you will have is the final impedance and having enough gain to driving the front in stage of the power amp. Yes they can do a...
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February 11, 2016, 01:18 AM
Thread: REGA Osiris with Harbeth HL5-PLUS
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Re: REGA Osiris with Harbeth HL5-PLUS
I returned the Rega amp and phono. It was very nice in a almost too exacting way. I prefer something a little more artistic in its presentation.
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February 4, 2016, 07:22 PM
Thread: Nagra CLASSIC AMP?
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Re: Nagra CLASSIC AMP?
Jerome,
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February 4, 2016, 07:20 PM
Thread: REGA Osiris with Harbeth HL5-PLUS
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Re: REGA Osiris with Harbeth HL5-PLUS
Thanks, i pm'd him yesterday but i havent heard from as of yet. I am sure he's busy enjoying some wine or somethink maybe soon...
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February 4, 2016, 12:27 PM
Thread: REGA Osiris with Harbeth HL5-PLUS
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REGA Osiris with Harbeth HL5-PLUS
Has anyone tried this combo or the amp with any other Harbeths?
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August 8, 2015, 10:50 AM
Thread: Harbeth Stands for a newbie...
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Re: Harbeth Stands for a newbie...
Most Harbeths will sound their best with rigid light stands not heavy stands, try it , its true
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August 2, 2015, 06:37 PM
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Looking for actual experience with Simaudio 600Im
Just wandered if many have tried the 600i and if so what speakers and your impressions....
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June 11, 2015, 01:18 PM
Thread: Anyone heard the Wall Audio M50SET amp>
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Re: Anyone heard the Wall Audio M50SET amp>
Just how many watts were you expecting for $14K, watts don't grow on trees you know........:D
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May 2, 2015, 04:03 PM
Thread: When "good enough" is good enough
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Re: When "good enough" is good enough
Now that's a great response
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April 25, 2015, 11:05 AM
Thread: When "good enough" is good enough
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Re: When "good enough" is good enough
I too have decided after years and years of upgrades to downgrade and be happy.......:)
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April 7, 2015, 07:04 AM
Thread: Vac Sigma 160i with the Harbeth SHL5 PLUS
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Re: Vac Sigma 160i with the Harbeth SHL5 PLUS
Thanks for your observations, I was being sarcastic with the Allen Shaw statement. Joe how did the SuperNait w/Hicap stack up in your list of things tried? By the way I have tried all the Harbeths...
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April 7, 2015, 12:36 AM
Thread: Vac Sigma 160i with the Harbeth SHL5 PLUS
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Vac Sigma 160i with the Harbeth SHL5 PLUS
I know Mr. Shaw thinks its a waste for money to use a really good amp for his speakers but i am throwing caution to the wind and thinking about using the VAC 160i for the amp. Is there anyone that...
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March 1, 2015, 05:36 PM
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Re: Koetsu with Shindo... anyone heard this pairing?
What Turntable and Tonearem are you using with the Koetsu? I have a Linn LP12/NaimAro/Dynavector TKR/T2 but I am thinking of either the Koetsu Urshi or Dynavector XV-1S. I am a little worried about...
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February 16, 2015, 08:31 PM
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Re: Koetsu with Shindo... anyone heard this pairing?
Koetsu can be picky about the tonearms too, especially in the stone bodies. Genereally they want to see a medium to high mass arm with great bearings. I am thinking of trying the Koetsu Urushi Wajima...
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December 31, 2014, 08:45 AM
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Re: What is your favorite amp with your Harbeth?
I was thinking that what ever speaker the person responding has owned .......
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December 31, 2014, 12:53 AM
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What is your favorite amp with your Harbeth?
Would love to know what amps with what speakers you guys are using and the size of the room.
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December 28, 2014, 08:32 PM
Thread: A23 Hommage 755
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A23 Hommage 755
I am in lust..............
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December 24, 2014, 05:35 PM
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Re: Cartridge w/ good Shindo phono stage synergy
Thank you very much for the feedback
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December 23, 2014, 03:59 PM
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Re: Cartridge w/ good Shindo phono stage synergy
I ran mine straight in to my preamp too. But let me tell you that the T2 was nothing short of fantastic.
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December 21, 2014, 08:15 PM
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Re: Cartridge w/ good Shindo phono stage synergy
I noticed you also have the AMG table which I have thought about. I have a fully spec'd LP12 with the Naim Aro tonearm and Dynavector TKR....A very nice sound, but I have wondered about the AMG----...
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Re: EMT tsd15
Thanks for the tip, have you had both? What table and arm?
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Re: EMT tsd15
I have the Dynavector XX2MKII but replaced it with the Dynavector TKR, A very big imporement. Much more natural sounding. I am hoping on either getting a EMT JSD6 OR Dynavector XV-1S.
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My N05xd took longer to break in then any digital product I've owned. Based on my experience break in is regardless of filter. When I first began playing the N05xd I used a filter than later after...
My experience with the K-03XD