@sbank 

no_regrets August 07, 2022 17:11

Hi @no_regrets, popped over here after reading your post about the Wavestream. Did that replace the Artemis? I have heard so little about Wavestream in the last decade or more, didn't even know they were still around. 

sbank August 07, 2022 14:24

Hi Cpg9,

Sorry for the late reply, but I seldom look at this page and just now realized you had made a post. I have sent you a private message.

Best wishes,
No Regrets

no_regrets October 15, 2015 03:12

No-Regrets - did you ever set up your second system in your 11 x 11 room (per your 2013 post on this topic)? I don't see that system listed here. I ask as i have exactly the same delema ( 9 x 11 room). I too have tried Harbeths and ATC and Fritz are on my short list. btw - I also used to own Dunlavy's (SC1).

cpg9 February 09, 2015 20:39

System edited: I just ordered the Benz Ruby ZH cartridge. The Ruby ZH has been upgraded to the full S Class status and uses a Zebra Wood body. The ZH has a .7mV output that will work nicely with my all tubed Artemis Labs PH-1 phono stage that has roughly 52dB of gain without the use of step up transformers.

no_regrets October 02, 2011 18:32

Very nice system! I agree completely with your stated priorities and objectives, natural(realistic) music reproduction rather than obsession with the sound.

charles1dad June 07, 2011 11:51

Thank you Pryso for your nice words and your suggestion of trying a direct drive table. I know what you mean about how some tables lacking the constant speed and how that affects the pitch stability and agree that can easily be heard on piano music. My Linn however has been greatly modified by not only replacing the AC motor with a DC motor, but also moving it to the roughly 7:30 position on the top plate and also has an elaborate DC Battery Powered supply. The pitch definition is outstanding, much better than the Valhala or Lingo's. Also, the music has much more musical detail coming from a blacker background. I've been very happy with this vinyl rig for many years, but someday when I am in the market for another table I will definately check out some various DD's.

Although I've never had the pleasure to hear the Duntech line of speakers, I can imagine how great they must have sounded. John Dunlavy really knew how to design a loudspeaker. I'm sorry that you no longer have yours and can understand why you miss them. Even after having mine for so many years, I still get goosebumps when listening to music through them. They really are capable of conveying the musical message and connecting with my emotions.

Best wishes.

no_regrets April 25, 2011 01:55

Hi N_r,

Congrats on putting together what I assume must be a wonderful system. As you may have read in a couple of my DAL thread replies, I owned Duntech Princesses for 19 years. I loved them for all the reasons you list (although not from a musician's ear) and I miss them. Unfortunately the need to downsize is why I no longer own them.

There is one suggestion I might offer, especially if you listen to much piano music. Try a good direct drive table (Technics, Denon, Kenwood, etc.). Over the years I've owned several good belt drive tables, including Well Tempered, Oracle, SOTA, and Kuzma, and none compare to my SP-10 Mk 2. Piano music is the most obvious but everything benefits from the constant speed and drive of a good quality DD -- just forget the cheap ones that gave DD a bad name.

I'm sure your Linn is enjoyable but you may find it is not a neutral source if you make a comparison.

At any rate, happy listening.

pryso February 26, 2011 16:45