albertporterAlbert Porter's System04-30-13: MapmanI think those are the "grandest" of the Grand Utopias that I have heard at Lyric in NYC (running off large ARC tube amps I think) and another shop i... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's System04-30-13: JasonparmenterCongratulations Albert on your new loudspeakers, fun times a head for you.Thank you Jason ! I have a great deal of wo... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's System04-30-13: DevAlbert, congrats! on your new acquisition.Wow what a change, looks like a whole new journey for you including what will in the end feed them.Kind... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's System04-30-13: JfrechCongrats to your friend, I know he is getting a fantastic speaker system! Now so are you ;-) !!Thank you John, we need to visit each ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemSystem edited: Corrected system description. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemSystem edited: I'll provide Focal in room images once they are set up. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThe Dali ad here at Audiogon got a lot of response but in the end sold to a friend who heard them in my system.As soon as I know delivery date for my new speakers I'll post here. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemYes, same sources and staying with Allnic and one pair of VTL amps. The proposed speaker is very efficient. Once details are settled I will be looking for suggestions. It might be the VTL i... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemSystem edited: System edited, equipment deleted as I move toward new setup posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemJohn,I looked at the K-10 website and appears the preamp has super low gain (6 DB) and only one XLR in and one XLR out. Remainder are RCA.Is that correct? posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, do your Megalines continue to amaze you? If so, you might well regret the changeYes, I worry how a change will turn out. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's System04-05-13: KnghifiAlbert, with the level of your system, any move is lateral for something DIFFERENT rather than superior. Good luck with your new system ... sure it'll be lot... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's System04-05-13: LapierreGood luck with the new direction.Agree with the insane speaker prices. I do try to keep myself in check with looking at value and innovation. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemMapman and Lloydelee21,It's not really a secret, but I'm working on it and have a silly personal belief that if I get over confident I'll jinx the deal :-). It's going to be tough g... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemLapierre,Not the fault of the JL, they are perfect. I'm looking at changes to my system so subs would not be required. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemRoy,That's the same experience I had, over damped and dull with damping. The SME arm is already one of the most controlled and damped arms made, adding damping was just too much.I h... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemSystem edited: Corrections on components and descriptions. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemDdriveman,My favorite mat is indeed the TTM Stainless and I use it with the oil filled TTM spindle weight.I'm not sure I would use this mat with a MK2 due to weight but it's fine wi... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI'll be interested to see what they come up with and what it costs. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemPass Labs has a platter. They well may have built their own plinth too but the platter is reported to be stainless steel, perhaps making the sound of the MK2 more like a MK3 with TTM Stainl... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemTwo more enhancements for Technics coming. One applies only to MK3 and the other is for both MK2 and MK3.I'll post details once I hear one or both of these.Also, Pass Labs is into T... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemJason,If you find more than one I would not mind having an extra. Especially a nice, clean one. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemJason,You can get the Micro Seiki Cu180 off Ebay or maybe even here at Audiogon. There is also a Cu500 version but I think it's too much mass for the MK2.An easy solution is the Bos... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's System3 dates: 3/5, 3/19 or 3/26. Any of them make a difference to you?All are good for me.Feb, 26 (Tuesday) I have Stahl~Tek here to do new product ph... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemEd,I'm looking forward to your visit too, hope that happens soon.We can begin with the Atlas on the Graham and after you're familiar, move it to the SME V12. I've done this so m... posted over 11 years ago | View comment |