Tranfiguration Orpheus description

BTW Andrew,the Sonic Fireworks discs are Direct To Disc if I remember,as I do have one volume(I think)."Blockbusters",and used to be the "staple" of many a Hi-Fi demo,by many dealers,in the old LP days.If you like,I can look for more of these(I think there were two volumes?)at the Princeton Record Exchange,if anyone else is curious.Crystal Clear Label,or maybe Sonic Arts?
Just let me know,and I'd be happy to keep an eye out.They don't usually cost much,and do show up from time to time.I'd have no problemo laying out the few bucks in advance.
Best!
Mark

Mark,

I was quite surprised myself regarding the 47K. In my system with the CAT preamp I did not find the level of disatisfaction we heard in Doug's system at 47K. Personally, in my system I actually like the 47K a lot. Although 100 ohms was a little smoother in the highs and a little more natural, the 47K provided more detail, soundstage depth and ariness. Exactly what you described at 47K. It did not fall apart like it did in Doug's system. The only caveat is that I was at 1.87g VTF when I was experimenting with loading. However, if anything I would expect the highs would be smoother at 47K AND 1.97g VTF.

Very interesting. Either our systems are unresolving (but Doug's is) or there is an issue with Doug's preamp at 47K with the O.

We were drinking a 2004 Cote de Rhone by Andre Brunnel. Rhones are always a good value in my book. Scotch was Lagavulin-16 year.

Dan_ed, not sure where you're going with this. You have the Doshi preamp. what does this mean? We did put the O in the MM inputs to get 47K.

Andrew

Kha,

Where are you? Since you're running both the Universe and Orpheus, what are your impressions. Your input would be much appreciated. Coimparisons? Ideal loading and VTF for Orpheus.

Andrew

Hi Andrew,

I though that Doug may have run the MM inputs to get the 47K load. (that should suggest to folks how much Nick's MM stage can handle) I think that Doug may have had Nick build in some selectable loads and that's how he was able to vary the load through the MC stage. Mine is preset. Not a big deal, I was just curious.

What did you do to Doug?!? We haven't heard from him yet! :)

I think,at this point,any additional comments would be kind of moot.I don't want to be a contrarian,and promised to take any findings at face value.I totally believe what Andrew heard,but for a "real" comparison,it would be best if the "O" were to be in the system for a much longer period of time(obviously,here,not practical).I'm sure it would then be set up to the "max"(like the "UNI"),given enough time.Doug DID mention this was only a general comparison.When one spends their own money on something(here,the "UNI")and voices the set-up to get it's best,sometimes over a long period(which the "UNI" is,in Doug's fine set-up,I have NO doubt)that is optimal.Playing around with a design,that is still new,and not really having a good feel for it,(being used to a differing set of performance parameters),like loading,downforce etc,as one would,if it was "their own" money on the line(I'm NOT being critical here,though it may seem that way)is no more than a "nice curiosity",at best!Especially with something SO critical as a cartridge,which is not a "drop in" component.
Andrew,you may have served yourself better,prior to going to Doug,to simply call the distributor.Letting him know what components you have,and starting from there.This way,this business of loading,and downforce,as well as possibly other parameters(mistracking below 1.94?)could have been made a bit more clear.
I am very interested in BOTH these designs,and will buy one,for sure.I'm still in the dark though!C,mon,you knew I had to start a little trouble!
Best!
Mark