dwette
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| Curious what people think is the best "value" high end speaker (~5K to 15K) I just got a new pair of Dynaudio Confidence C2 Platinum and am in heaven. | |
| Dynaudio-Which one should I buy with around $5000. You can get a brand new pair of Dynaudio Contour 30 - Ivory Oak Finish for $5250 from an authorized Dyn dealer in the Audiogon listings now. Dynaudio discontinued that finish so the dealer bought all remaining US stock and is blowing them out.If I... | |
| Speaker Recommendation: 20K range For well less than $20K you can get a pair of Dynauio Confidence C4 Platinum. These just wen out of production to make room for the next generation Confidence just introduced. You can get great deals on new or demo pairs while they last (not long)... | |
| Herron VTPH-2A Phono Preamp....anyone familiar? @jhajeski...WHen I asked Keith Herron about that he told me that every aspect of the phonostage is improved. He didn't provide specifics. As for cost you should contact him about that, not me. I live 10 miles from him, so dropped my unit off at hi... | |
| Herron VTPH-2A Phono Preamp....anyone familiar? I've had the VTPH-2 for about 4 years, and can't think of any reason I would want to replace it. It is just plain great. Keith recently upgraded mine to VTPH-2a spec and I don't think you can find anyone better to deal with for support and service... | |
| Using Maple Butcher Block Under a Turntable I ended up ordering mine from Bucther Block Acoustics in maple this weekend. I am getting the end-grain version in a custom size (19.5 x 16.25 x 3) to fit my SolidSteel WS-5 wall shelf as direct replacement for the MDF board it comes with. They sa... | |
| Using Maple Butcher Block Under a Turntable I’m inclined to go with maple. It will be more rigid and better for isolation, which is what it’s for. I can always refinish it if I want to. | |
| Using Maple Butcher Block Under a Turntable Anyone have thoughts on using maple vs cherry vs walnut for a butcher block base? Maple is harder than the other two (Janka scale for maple 1450, walnut 1010, cherry 950). Cherry would match my system the best. I guess my real question is how impo... | |
| Using Maple Butcher Block Under a Turntable I use a 19.5" x 16.25" x 3.5" maple block on cork/rubber in a SolidSteel WS-5 wall shelf (have also use sorbothane disks under the block). My Clearaudio Ovation sits on top of that. However, when I had it made I had it done as an edge grain. Now I... | |
| HRS ADH Record Weight If you like HRS weight you may want to try Clearaudio Statement record weight. I have tried many record weights including both HRS and found Clearaudio best, however still prefer no weight at my Raven turtntable.I’m auditioning the HRS ADH on my C... | |
| Herron VTPH-2A phono preamp owner's advice. @bpoletti thank you for the feedback. Keith also encourages me to keep them as is, at least until the unit is broken in [again] (I agree with that). Sometimes I like to try different things, then I settle on something and usually do nothing else t... | |
| Herron VTPH-2A phono preamp owner's advice. @bpoletti Done. I got the VTPH-2a back last week. Keith was reasonable on price and fast on turnaround.What are you using for tubes? I had been using Genelex Gold Lions, but after the upgrade I decided to restore the original tunes Keith supplied.... | |
| Herron VTPH-2A phono preamp owner's advice. I also own the VTPH2 (not the "a") and have had it for several years. It is a fantastic phono stage and better than anything else I have used in recent years, including the Moon 310LP and the Fosgate Signature v2. Very neutral, detailed, revealing... | |
| Best Record You Have Ever heard I think I"m going to vote for:Oscar Peterson Trio, "We Get Requests"Verve V6-8606196445 RPM 200g vinylreissued by Analogue Productions/Quality Record Pressings 10/2011mastered by Sterling Soundser. # 0489the bass of Ray Brown is tastier than ever | |
| Proper amp for Dynaudio Focus 110, $2000 max +1 for the Naim. (I'm using a Naim NAP250.2 + Dynaudio Contour S1.4)Naim and Dynaudio play extremely well together. For $2K a used Nait XS should work really well with Focus. |