jbhiller
Responses from jbhiller
| Doge 8 Clarity: 12AT7 replacement for phono stage I did have some success lowering the hiss, but it's still there. Now, let me say this. It's not a problem when playing music. And, I haven't had my Manley Chinook back in the system since breaking in the Doge. I run a Kiseki Purpleheart MC car... | |
| Where the heck are all these manufacturers coming from! Heavy, TheCarpathian is 100%. I note that each year you are "too lazy" to cash in those coins, you lose %/points on inflation. Now back to the program... | |
| Sounds like a hot stamper! Jackpot Records, Willie Nelson, "....and then I wrote" Wow, T Bone Burnett released something on John Fahey's label? That is cool. | |
| Sounds like a hot stamper! Jackpot Records, Willie Nelson, "....and then I wrote" Yes, it's top secret and I totally get why. I mean, my spouse doesn't want to know how much time and resources I've put into finding the best (to me) pressing of Lou Rawls & Les McCann, Ltd, They Call It Stormy Monday." It's silly really. I... | |
| MC cart recommendation max $2000 for 1200G stock I have the GAE (essentially the same, just anniversary edition). I've tried the ART 9 and a Kiseki Purpleheart (reissue). Both are wonderful on this table. | |
| Vinyl Buyers: The Premium Price Vinyl v. Cheap Vinyl Ratio millercarbon, what town are you in? Day's drive from Chicago? I'm on my way! Hot stampers are everywhere but hard to pin down. Better Records is an interesting idea. Their labor and experience set the price. Reissues. It depends. Seems t... | |
| If a " system " cannot do this, I move on........ Welcome back Mr. D.! I, too, am beholden now to horns. And like you, I'm at a spot where the quality of recording takes things to a special place. That said, unlike, you, I can enjoy a Jethro Tull recording--not picking on you...I've had all so... | |
| Tube Amp, Preamp upgrades -- what did you do that improved your units? I agree with granny again. Miflex are really great caps but they are forward (not harsh though) in their presentation. I've never heard an ODAM sound congested. At the risk of sounding VCap biased, maybe the Odam was revealing something in the ... | |
| Tube Amp, Preamp upgrades -- what did you do that improved your units? grannyring has good advice above. I like the VCap Odams much. They are also easy to work with size wise. But you'll need to tell your tech that their bodies are somewhat conductive. I wrap them in silicone tape prior to install. I would simpl... | |
| What are Your Favorite and Most hated Record Manufacturers With regard to DOL, my personal jury is still out. I'm going to listen to 3-4 different albums I have on DOL and see if I can make a conclusion. Their packaging, vinyl appearance/weight, inner sleeve, etc. are very good to near but not quite exc... | |
| What are Your Favorite and Most hated Record Manufacturers @bslon, very good list and I agree with your opinions. By the way, yes you have to be careful with Pablo. Some great ,some not. I like the rating system above too! So, let me offer another...Music On Vinyl - 4-5 stars. I have Waylon Jennings R... | |
| What are Your Favorite and Most hated Record Manufacturers Sackville: A lesser known label. Not state of the art, but everything is musical coming out of this Canadian entity. Overall their records sound smooth yet natural. Everything flows and they show off musicality and your system without sounding... | |
| What are Your Favorite and Most hated Record Manufacturers Wow, people....just WOW! This is the thread I was trying to or just wishing I could write. I started thinking about how some of you must be curious about our treasure finds in reissues or even originals that sound amazing and are worth the price... | |
| Observation: Passion vs Obsession I think you are precise in your observations. | |
| Jazz Fans-- Name some of your favorite, less well known recordings What a great thread! I’m looking at so much great music. I’d call myself familiar with the genre for certain, yet I’m seeing some albums I’ve glossed over or didn’t know about. Keep them coming! |