I have a small odd shaped room in the basement. Listening is near field. Transparency and mid range are most important to me. Missing the lowest octave is probably a good thing as it makes peace with all not envolved. Making the Loesh phono preamp was quite a challange but its working well know. I listen to classical, jazz and pop/rock n roll.
Ordered from England. It replaced an 80'S AR with arm.
Graham Engineering 1.5 basic
It was this or the SME V and I what easy. Graham replaced a Rega 250. Not that I change settings much.
Benz Micro IO .4
I like this cartridge but I like to hear different cartridges.
Shelter 501
Just to get a different taste. I like the Shelter.
Ortofon Jubilee
After some research I decided to try this. It will replace a Shelter 501.
DIY FET Loesch Passive line stage
I used the Welborne passive line stage with stepped attenuators to build a FET-Loesch phono pre with seperate power supply and battery to heat tubes. I am very happy with it. Lots of gain, quiet and transparent.
David Berning Co EA-230
A perfect match for my speakers at a reasonable price to boot! Its a steal. It replaced a DIY PP EL-84, VTL TT-25 and CJ MV-50.
Quad U S A ESL-57
Heavenly
Meridian 506.20
upgraded from a CJ Sonographe 5 years ago. Not played much.
I love your system. I am planning a switch from dynamic speakers to rebuilt Quad 57's. I was wondering if you tried any of the following amps before you settled on the Berning: Quad II or 303, Atma-sphere S30 or M60's, or VTL tiny triods? May the the sounds from your system soothe your soul for many years to come.
