albertporterAlbert Porter's SystemJust to update that my SP10Mk3 is on its way to Bill Thalmann for the mechanical upgrades like yours.I hope you post your impressions as to what the upgr... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemJfrech (John) The Graham Phantom is not yet mounted. I put in two calls to Bob Graham, no reply so far. I spoke briefly to Carl Jerritts in Colorado (Graham expert) but he was liter... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemSpirit, Vinyl playback is mechanical and with that come all the variables discussed in these forums. I'm happy for you and your successful combination. There are many turntable desi... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemBTW, you know there is no possible recovery when you start asking your dentist for samples of dental floss to try in your turntable :-) Funny indeed. posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlan,A customer and friend had the Micro Seiki RX-5000 as well as the Micro Seiki direct drive. I helped him for several years adjusting the Micro Seiki and soldering in new resistors in hi... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemUnoear,I've heard the Micro Seiki RX-5000, a great belt drive. posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemPeterayer,07-23-12: PeterayerSpirit, You wrote "But really the new tt/arm takes analogue to a place well beyond the best of belt drive/digital." That is qui... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemSpiritofmusic,I'm pleased that you achieved your goal with analog, particularly the Salvation/Terminator. You seem genuinely convinced of it's ability and are joyous over the musical perfor... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's System07-23-12: SpiritofmusicIn a lot of ways, move to direct rim drive is the most radical change to my system other than the change to Zu Audio full range xoverless spkrs, which ... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's System07-22-12: SpiritofmusicI have to say having listened to direct rim drive over last couple of months has been an eye (and ear) opening experience, I could never go back to bel... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
This is OKI sold KLH Nine speakers many years ago. We had ours on Mac 275 and the sound was great.I only wish they had not sold so quick, I only got to hear them for a week before someone came in, fe... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
2012-2013 - Tony's 2 channel systemNice photos of a beautiful room and equipment. Congratulations! posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, I would hesitate to use the SME alignment protractor for the Phantom arm. For the SME cutout protractor to work properly, the offset angle and pivot to stylus distance fo... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's System07-17-12: JasonparmenterHi Albert, nice to see a fellow kiwi (Richard) on your couch enjoying the music.For having flown twenty four hours from the o... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's System07-17-12: RockitmanAlbert,If you are trying out a Graham Supreme 12", make sure the alignment jig is tailored for the 12". When I bought my 10", they i... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHi Albert,I'm playing with the idea to put a diamond cantilever when the time for rebuild comes. Have you heard one of these? I guess a demo is essential, but it's almost... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's System07-16-12: PeterayerI think it is difficult to form a definitive conclusion about the Supreme and Atlas because they were not heard in the same arm. I... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's System07-16-12: JfrechThe atlas was in a micro seiki arm, the supreme in his 312s. Same arm cables. It was very easy to hear the differences, the lyra was much faster, somewhat hig... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThis will be an interesting battle royale. I trust Albert's ears. I currently have the Airtight PC-1, which will be getting long in the tooth.The PC-1 is... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemJohn and Peter,I am satisfied with both the Micro Seiki MAX 282 and SME 312S but a good friend and member here at Audiogon ask if I was interested in trying the new 12" Graham.... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemChris,Load for Coralstone with the Aesthetix Io was 1000 ohms. With the Allnic H3000 it's lower but difficult to compare, Aesthetix is resistive load and the Allnic is transformer plus resi... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sublime SoundI have great respect for SME tables and arms, I'm sure it's wonderful.I'm happy for you Peter. posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemChris,I'm not sure the Blue Lace with diamond cantilever is better than what you have. It would be more mechanical and deliberate sounding but no additional bandwidth or resolution.... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemChris,Not surprised you're in love with it. I still have withdrawal pains from letting it go. The Coralstone is one of the finest phono cartridges ever made. Where are you loading i... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemOpting out is not available in many places. It appears California has a movement to ban in many counties. Texas is late getting the meters and late protesting them.I have a call into a supe... posted over 12 years ago | View comment |