karl_desch
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| Soundsmith - Hyperion vs lyra ETNA @dodgealum I also had the non-ES version of the MIMC star. My initial impression was positive but I also felt like it sounded a little "closed in" for lack of a better term. Very clean and low distortion but not the expansive soundstage I was us... | |
| Soundsmith - Hyperion vs lyra ETNA I have only listened to EMT outside my home so I can't tell you what kind of changes to expect compared to a Lyra or SoundSmith. I do have the perspective of breaking a Lyra Delos. So what Bill says above is an excellent point about MI versus MC... | |
| Soundsmith - Hyperion vs lyra ETNA I don't think you'll be disappointed with either. I have had three main carts on my table for the past couple years. A Koetsu RSP, a Lyra Atlas and a SoundSmith MIMC star and most recently traded up to a SS Sussurro. To my ears, the SoundSmith ... | |
| 30 Watts of class A power: What Speakers are you using and suggesting? Vandersteen Quatro work very well with my Pass XA 30.5. Although not efficient speakers, they have a powered sub integrated and an easy consistent ohm load. I only ever see the needle twitch on the amp when the electronic dance music is thumping... | |
| Name Your Top 5 Most Musical Dynamic Sounding Tonearms of All time? I’ll mention the Mørch DP-8 here because what it does with the bass in my system. It’s grip on the low end allows for excellent musical dynamics. Love it with SoundSmith Zephyr MIMC and Lyra Atlas. | |
| Solid State Preamp Under $8000 The XP-22 is a two unit piece which you mentioned would not be preferable. But, I feel like Pass really knocked one out of the park with this update of the Xp-20. In my system it replaced an Xp-10. I hear improved clarity (resolution without gl... | |
| Solid State Preamp Under $8000 Pass Labs Xp-22. Silent and beautiful. | |
| Looking for a pre-amp (Pass, ARC, BAT, Sim, PS Audio) I'm a long time Pass Labs listener so probably totally biased. I recently changed from the XP10 to the XP22 pre. As I had hoped, this change pushed my entire system in the right direction. Even after several months in the system I am still hear... | |
| Linn Audio I know this is an old thread, but I agree with the OP @caphill that the current Linn digital gear is among the best even though it can be hard to take the Linn system approach, similar to Naim.The only piece of Linn gear I have long experience wit... | |
| Anvil Turntables Alloy Convertible turntable with new magnetic footer The website is down. I think Bruce is still in the game but I have not checked in with him in a while. Hopefully he responds to this thread! I love my Anvil TT! | |
| Fidelity Research 64s vs Jelco SA-750e I owned both the Jelco 750D (9-inch) and the FR-64S played with my RSP. The Jelco was tweaked with the old TTW VTA collar which, like the B-60 base, adds even more weight to the arm. The FR-64S was without the B-60 Base. Head shells were Yamamoto ... | |
| PASS LABS XO.2 Preamplifier 3 Chassis or Pass Labs XP-10 Hi @jahatl513. I recently upgraded to a Pass XP-22 from a XP-10 which I enjoyed for over 6 years. There should be more XP-10 and 20s available now that the newer models are out. I have not listened to the older X units but can say that the XP-1... | |
| Curious what people think is the best "value" high end speaker (~5K to 15K) I currently use Vandersteen Quatros but I used to have Legacy Focus SE. That speaker sounds amazing at high volumes and is not difficult to drive. Also not very fussy about sweet spots or placement. Love the way electric guitar sounds on the Le... | |
| SAT Comparison Although I am in no way interested in purchasing said tonearms due to cost, it was fun to listen to these tracks and there are differences that I could hear with my computer audio headphone setup. I think the digitization affects the sound but doe... | |
| FR66s vs Ikeda IT-407 CR tonearms Sad to hear it. RIP Osamu Ikeda. |