celestial_audio
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| Alternative to Ayre k-5XeMP preamp. Got K1xe. Thanks for replies. | |
| Alternative to Ayre k-5XeMP preamp. Balanced inputs are a must. I am gravitating towards K1 xe. Also, unit I was considering does not have phono pre so I would have to keep my Ayre P5. All cabling is balanced and don't want to reinvent to different route. I am just short one additio... | |
| Alternative to Ayre k-5XeMP preamp. Seller (older guy) claims it has but has not used phono (not a turntable guy). Shared manual proving phono specs but that could be generic as phono is optional. Anyways, I would have to check with Ayre. Hope they help. Thanks. | |
| Alternative to Ayre k-5XeMP preamp. thank jc4659. Is there an easier way to know if a k1 unit has optional phono? Other than calling Ayre or opening case? | |
| Alternative to Ayre k-5XeMP preamp. Thanks. I shall consider K-1xe. Hopefully its phono is as good as P5xe that I am currently using. Just the age on these units give me slight pause... | |
| VPI classic to ClearAudio maximum solution Thank you guys. Little update. I changed my mind and instead got myself classic signature SE. Regular platter. Looking forward to this. It pretty much updated my classic in every way. I do have good isolation (table and feet). Also, would keep the... | |
| VPI classic to ClearAudio maximum solution Another thing.. I read somewhere that ceramic platter was $1200 option... is this cosmetic only? or does it have any sonic merit? Not much information online.. Thanks again. | |
| VPI classic to ClearAudio maximum solution Thank you every one. I finally pulled the trigger on VPI classic 2 (special edition with ceramic platter) and printed 3d 10" arm. Got the VTA tower as well. Now, I am wondering if I should upgrade discovery wire (which I suppose was better than Va... | |
| VPI classic to ClearAudio maximum solution Ok. advise well taken. I will see if they allow me to have in home audition for couple of weeks. Now, when you say "linear tracker" you mean the TT arm, right? This table comes with graham phantom II arm (not linear tracking, I suppose). BTW, I ag... | |
| VPI classic to ClearAudio maximum solution Stringreen, Thanks for the suggestion. This "3D arm with 2nd pivot" .. does it come with a VTA tower? Do you know the cost? BTW, the clearaudio setup I am offered is at a good price (... OK, a real deal). I was quoted $1200 for VTA tower alone and... | |
| NEW Cerious Technologies Upgrade - Graphene Matrix Cables Any body heard dream state audio lucid dream / dream catcher PCs in their system? How about snake river audio Cottonmouth PC? I find cottonmouth very engaging on my CD player. Wonder how matrix / extreme compare to these cords. Thanks. | |
| NEW Cerious Technologies Upgrade - Graphene Matrix Cables I am curious how cerious Extreme and Matrix power cords would compare to Cardas clear beyond power cord. I am using clear beyond on tube amps (coincident Frankenstein mono blocks). Thanks guys. | |
| Upgrading path from Merlin VSM black magic Even though I have not made the move yet as I have been experimenting with subs, I thought I will chime in on couple of things. Needless to say integrating subs is real pain but could be rewarding. I am not there yet but inclined to endorse the ro... | |
| Upgrading path from Merlin VSM black magic @dgarretson and @signaturesound : thank you guys for valuable input on BAM. I will try to upgrade the BAM if I stick with VSMs. So here are the options mentioned so far in this thread. These are not necessarily suitable with SET or low power amp b... | |
| Upgrading path from Merlin VSM black magic @rodge827 do you mind sharing your experience with Merlins and how the Charney Audio Concerto compares to them? How do you describe the sound? Would be helpful to know the general character; strengths and weaknesses, compared to Merlin and/or in g... |