kiko65
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| Cartridge or cable upgrade Been there, done that many times. In all possible analog combinations I've tried over the past 20 years, a better cart/ phono pre/IC improved the reproduction of the music more so than a better TT with cart/phono pre/IC of lesser quality.Which one... | |
| Cartridge or cable upgrade The 5.1 is more than capable of holding a better cart. A better cart will always improve sound quality.A better cable will help bring the best out of the signal.A better phono pre will help the cart do it's magic.IMHO, I rather have a decent TT wi... | |
| Cartridge or cable upgrade Logic Zd543. | |
| Cartridge or cable upgrade You got it all wrong, your TT is NOT your weakest link, your cart IS!Second weakest link, your cables.Third, your phono pre.Fourth, your TT.Everything else (mat, clamp, isolation, etc.) is really trial and error! | |
| Cartridge or cable upgrade Again, agreed with both Mattmiller and Zd542,There are many cables out there better than the antis at a more affordable price. | |
| Cartridge or cable upgrade Viridian, no question about it, a better TT will be able to hold a better cart. That said, the Pro-ject 5.1SE can handle a better cart than the BP2 an WILL sound much better:Phono cartridges are incredibly sensitive transducers, so they don't just... | |
| Most compatible phono pre for Lyra Delos This is quite informative Pani.Thank you so much for your input. I will definitely do some research about the Pro-ject Phonobox RS.I clearly understand what you are saying. My spare cart is the extremely rare Dynavector 10XGold L which retailed fo... | |
| Cartridge or cable upgrade I would concentrate all efforts on a better cart like the Clearaudio Virtuoso Wood V2 for better audible improvement over the 10X5/Ref 3.2Just my opinions :-) | |
| Pro-ject speedbox: Is improvement worth the $ ? Well said Zd542!Stop spending and start listening!Your Slee is far better than any entry level phono preamp usually paired with your current analog set up(2.2LE and 2M Blue) Good! You will get the most out of it. At one point I was "up there" spen... | |
| Start over--HiFi rig ---clean slate You're so right Jafant.Straightwire Maestro - the ONLY constant audio gear on my set-up for 20+ years! They replaced a rather expensive pair of JennaLabs and there is no turning back. Affordable, transparent and uncolored! Built to last a lifetime... | |
| Inexpensive pair of bookshelf speakers. Well, I wasn't able to snatch the Model 1s :-(Been reading about the Dali Zensor 3s; quite recommended in the European market for the kind of music I listen to and in my price range. Anyone has given these a try? | |
| Golden Ear Triton 3 vs. Magnepan 1.7's Elb,What are you looking for? Your V4s are more than capable of driving the 1.7s. I used to own the 1.6s driven by TIA 3012 and the 100 WPC were more than enough to drive these blood sucking beauties. That said, the Maggie's are great for certain ... | |
| Inexpensive pair of bookshelf speakers. Thanks Schubert,I hope to snatch the Model 1s for $600.00 including s/h in Mahogany finish. If not, I will patiently wait for something else with one thing in mind....keepers for life! | |
| Inexpensive pair of bookshelf speakers. Hello Schubert,I remeber the Model 1s very well. As I said, I regret selling them. Mids were to die for with punchy/taut bass for their size; fatigue free airy highs. They paired really well with the type of music I enjoy listening to. Never had a... | |
| Start over--HiFi rig ---clean slate For me it would be:Townshend Rock 7/Rega RB2000/Groovetracer Counterweight/Lyra KleosRogue Audio Ares w/Blue CinemagTownshend Allegri Passive PreampRogue Audio Atlas Magnum with Telefunken/Tung Sol KT120sStraightWire Maestro II speaker/interconnec... |