daveyf
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| Review: Jeff Rowland Design Concentra mkIIp Amplifier @ovature interesting comment, particularly since we have no frame of reference as to your ancillary gear. There has never been a grainy sounding piece of gear made by Rowland, so if you truly heard that, it can be credited to something else in yo... | |
| Looking for more advice on purchasing a new turntable. OP, you might consider a new Linn LP12 Majik. This table should be in budget and will include a decent Arm/ MM cartridge along with a good choice of options if you desire. The basic model is well equipped and will allow you to upgrade if you desir... | |
| Who knew? @jayctoy As I discovered, the only real way to know if your table is properly/maximally set up is to visit with a specialist. Even though I had been happy with my prior ’fettler’, it is now obvious that quite a bit more performance can be eked out... | |
| Who knew? @zavato You are indeed fortunate that you have an established shop close by. My fettler was also close, until he decided to retire. Unfortunately, in the US it seems a lot of these guys are going the way of the blacksmith. Linn will most likely ... | |
| Who knew? I have been waiting for a replacement of the Ekos SE for years..clearly not one of the top priorities at Linn. As to cartridge, the Lyra line would work well, or if you like a bit more warmth, one of the current Benz's. The EMT cartridges might ... | |
| Who knew? @ericba Nice to hear that you are still enjoying your LP12. I do think that one of the biggest strengths to the table is its ongoing upgradeability. When you went to Arko, did you have a chance to also hear the Ekos SE? I have heard that there are... | |
| Who knew? @onhwy61 Agreed, it is good to have choices. One of the drawbacks, if you can call it that, is that all of the tables mentioned so far can only accommodate a single arm. (perhaps with the exception of some of the VPI models). IMO, having a couple... | |
| Who knew? @bimmerman2 Yes, in many ways it was an ordeal. The distance and traffic was the main problem. However, I was fully aware of this issue, and expecting it. Unfortunately, the Linn table clearly requires an expert set-up, and while this is not real... | |
| Who knew? @ghdprentice Glad to hear you have a local ‘fettler’,one that you like. The eye opener to me was that while I was at Stan’s, he showed me a couple of areas that the previous’ fettler’ erred with. Simple things, but important aspects. For example... | |
| Who knew? @theophile is that a constructive comment? | |
| Who knew? @jasonbourne71 Glad you like your vintage LP12, but don’t miss out on a chance to hear a new one if you can get the opportunity. Only problem is that you may well want to open your wallet at that point. | |
| Who knew? @lewm I very much doubt that there was an issue with the arm wiring until I underwent the several hour trip to see Stan. Highly likely that the wire to connector got loose in the car. Before that, I had absolutely no issues with drop outs or any ... | |
| Help Deciding On New Speakers For Small Room, $10k budget My dedicated room is approximately the same size as the OP’s. If in budget, a used pair of Sonus Faber GH’s would put a smile on your face, they do mine. | |
| Guitar playing audiophiles, Martin or Taylor? I own a Taylor 810. I played twelve 810’s before I bought the one I own, every one was slightly different, but only one spoke to me. Nobody should pick out a guitar for another player, they should only do this themselves, unless they are a rank be... | |
| Toe in is crucial @sounds_real_audio Interesting comment, does that apply to what i posted above?? @baylinor That is my experience as well. |