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| What phono cartridge is suited for metal and heavy rock? It probably depends on your own preferences more than the specific genre. I do very much like MC cartridges because they’re so detailed and lively. But I tend to prefer the warmer voiced MC cartridges like Koetsu, Benz, Shelter. I really enjoy the... | |
| The Ortofon Verismo Has Arrived! Yes, the idea of a supercharged A95 (or super-super charged A90) with diamond cantilever is very tantalizing! Agree that hopefully the extra body mass might add some fullness and impact to the sound? The A90 isn't thin by any means, but it certain... | |
| The Ortofon Verismo Has Arrived! Awesome! This cartridge is extremely interesting. I have an A90 and really like it. Can you confirm whether it has a diamond cantilever or boron? The Ortofon info says it’s diamond, but some of the product images / renderings really look like boro... | |
| Tube Amp settings: Triode vs UL; 8 ohm vs. 4 ohm ? Not usually a huge deal either way. I have Rogue Apollo with the triode/UL switch, and it still sounds like mostly the same amp in either mode. Different amps sound different by a lot - these 2 modes sound different by a little. Triode is a little... | |
| The new Rogue pharaoh II slams With Rogue you pay for the electronic design, the internal parts and not the case-- they are not "showy" but much more than merely a "bargain." The service and support are superb. True the other Rogue components are not at all "showy", but I t... | |
| inexpensive phono pre amp Hagerman Bugle 3 - $200 and sounds great for the money! | |
| The new Rogue pharaoh II slams That's pretty impressive, especially coming in after M180 Darks! Did you get a chance to compare the two amps on same speakers? | |
| Replacement for my Benz Micro Ruby Benz are still being made, and better than ever, but their days of mass distribution into North America are long gone. Look at the dealer ads here on audiogon. "Kron" sells the modern Benz line, and they sound excellent. I’ve bought a few Benz fro... | |
| Rogue RP-1 or Schiit Freya I’m still not sure if I want the maintenance involved in a tube preamp, I did encounter instances of distortion with the Freya+ in tube mode. I think if you’re going to get the most out of a tube setup, you need to be willing to roll a few tubes.... | |
| Tube Integrated vs Tube Seperates The preamp section of tube integrated amps is usually pretty weak - like a 12au7 or 2, ugh. The volume control quality is also crucial, and often compromised here compared to what you’d get in a standalone pre. In some ways it seems like a good i... | |
| Rogue RP-1 or Schiit Freya I haven’t had the best luck with Schiit. Owned a Yggdrasil twice, and each time it developed issues. Sound quality was good, but subject to overhype online. I’ve owned several Rogue pieces and they’ve all been extremely reliable - and customer se... | |
| Rogue M-150's sonic flavour Thank you for your contribution to this 18 year old thread. 😂 @sholtz 's tube rolling advice was solid, though. Big Rogue amps sound clean, neutral, and dynamic. Definitely not warm sweet and lush like a "classic" tube amp. But they are indeed... | |
| ARC vs VAC preamp upgrade..... VAC (Ren V, Master) is generally warmer, more full bodied and voluptuous sounding; ARC (Ref 6) is cleaner, more nimble and neutral with just a touch of sweetness. Both are great; system matching is up to you. | |
| Peeking inside a Carver Crimson 275 Tube Amplifier The Carver 350s are built like tanks but cost $9,500 for a reason. This Carver 275 is a nice entry level audiophile product (akin to solid state Rotel 1500 series units). I’m buying the Mac: tried and true 100wpc @8ohms/160 @ 4---with a true .00... | |
| Tannoy Stirlings on the way! @astolfor I'm really surprised by that. I think it smells lovely. I've treated a few times with Tannoy's wax and once with the Liberon Black Bison (exact same thing), and always enjoyed the smell the next few days with no ill effect. I suppose e... |