albertporterAlbert Porter's SystemPeter,At this point, prior to testing the new Triplanar 12" the two tonearms will both be SME V-12. Not sure yet about second cartridge but absolutely the Air Tight Supreme has... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHello Ed and Peter,The Graham benefited very slightly from the new set up template so I'm thinking Mint was correct that the SME V-12 template plus careful mounting provides same set up geo... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemGraham remounted today and initial set up performed. Tomorrow I will spend whatever time necessary with Mint Tractor before everyone arrives for Tuesday night music.We will do initial c... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemJfrech,I have not spoken to Tri about it, I need to finish up with the Graham first. If you are in town you might come by and listen. I should have it set up and running in a few days. ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemPeter,I need to rule out the variables and if I switch both carts I might loose track. I listen very carefully since most of this is my stuff and no need to rush.I do need to get th... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemWhart,Correct. The Lyra is one of the most sensitive to VTA of all. Tracking force of 1/100th of a gram is also audible but that is also true for the Koetsu Coralstone, Supreme and several ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemRepaired link:Technics SP10 upgrade posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemWe had a great listening session this evening. About seven of us including Rick Schultz and his beautiful wife were here. We listened to a new RCA cable in Rick's High Fidelity cable line. ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI get the impression that all things considered, you are probably leaning toward the AirtightWe've listened together here many times so you're famili... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemEd,So far, the Lyra sounds better in the V12 than any other arm we've had it teamed up with. We still have to test Atlas in the Graham 12" set up with the new custom Mint Tractor and s... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemPeter,My suspicion is that the V12 would tame a bit of the high energy of the Atlas. Perhaps the Atlas is just as detailed and revealing as before but now has a bit of th... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemEd,You know without being told that you are welcome any time your schedule permits.Sound last night was great from both cartridges. Amazing how much the Lyra changed personality whe... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's System01-29-13: RichardkrebsAlbert. It will be interesting to hear if you can dial the Graham and SME in any tighter with the Fosgate/Fozgometer.As I r... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemPeter01-29-13: PeterayerHi Albert, I tried the Fozgometer and HiFI+ test LP on my SME V-12 the other night. It was useful to show me that my channel separation was sp... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI bought a new Fosgate/Fozgometer at CES. Received it a few days ago and looking forward to using it on the Graham and SME. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemLawrence,You're welcome to come listen. If you wish we can switch between Purist copper and Purist silver so you can hear for yourself what I describe.Some silver cables have the si... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's Systemfrom what you are saying maybe his system is really sucked out and rolled off and these bring back some of the missing balance?! its that or???No, actual... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI just received ship confirmation from Yip at Mint protractor. The custom protractor for Graham Phantom 12" is on the way. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's System01-16-13: LharasimHello Albert, for the life of me I cannot understand why anyone would use silver in any audio cables...IMO silver oh so exaggerates upper mid and hi frequen... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's System01-16-13: JfrechHi Albert...just curious...is the arm wired with Purist internally or some other brand...just peaked my curiosity based on the RCA jacks... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThe new Triplanar 12" looks super nice, saw it at THE Show in Vegas. I have one coming with silver wire and Purist silver RCA jacks. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemJazzkid,The Sound-Lab is a very phase accurate speaker, it will be a lot of work to integrate subs. Twin subs are probably necessary and if possible, take the deepest bass load off ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHello Jazzkid, I bought the Megaline in 2004 and enjoyed them for six years before adding subs. For most music the Megaline is fine. They have reasonably flat bass response to 30 HZ, which ... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemSpiritofmusic,I know idler or rim drive have attributes that are desirable. Regarding your question, "will belt drive rule the roost." Based on sales alone the answer will... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's System01-02-13: JfrechWow, is your system sounding AMAZING !! So glad I stopped by last night. The addition on the SME V-12 arm to your Technics SP10 MK3 really took the resolution... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment |