albertporterAlbert Porter's SystemSpiritofmusic,I have no idea what's going on with that, perhaps it's the power or control of the motor or maybe something I'm not cleaver enough to know about.The NVS is indeed a sp... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemDdriveman,I like the MAX 282, perhaps as much as the SME. I did not hear the MAX as stock version. I bought from Daniel Brakemeier (Dertonearm here at Audiogon) and he rewired it for me wit... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemMufuta,I have a call into a couple of Studer guys and will inquire as to what my options are. Noted about just removing the bridge without taking into consideration the circuit. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemYour comments have convinced me to remain on high alert for an A80, provided I can afford one once I find it.So far the jury vote is 100% in favor of the A80. Anyone with comments about &qu... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemMicrostripThe good thing about the A80 audio and supply cards is that they only use discrete components and you can upgrade them significantly just changing a few critical pa... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemKipdentThe A80 handles tape... beautifully. ;-)Compared to A810? A820? posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThat's not the first time I've read that response. I'm told the A80 is more or less "discrete" electronic parts where the A820 had begun to evolve to Op Amps and other less desira... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemTape simply is the closest to the unaltered, unedited, uncompressed original as we can ever hope to have.Could not have said it better, that's what makes... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemKip,I forgot to ask, is your Studer A80 stock or rebuilt? If rebuilt who did the work? posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage Electronics & New SpeakersDoes the pup give up the sweet spot on command or do you have to bribe him with a treat? posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemKipdent,I liked what I saw in your system, many of the same things I value. Tubes, Studer and turntable music sources and ribbon speakers. Your restored Garrard 301 does indeed have... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, That sounds interesting. Is it available for the Mk2 as well?I don't see why not, I have a call into Bill to ask but both are direct drive and so... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert--maybe the occasion of being without your Mk3 will allow you to begin sharing detailed assessments and opinions of the NVS... There are some curious folks out here! posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemMy MK3 is on the way back to Music Technology for what is promised to be a major upgrade. Bill is authorized to perform the modification developed by a mechanical engineer in Auckland New Z... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemSarcher30,Metal washer, or removing it all together should be better with the Cu-180. The Clearaudio mat sounds like the same design as Funk Firm from GB. I have one of those here, ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemSarcher30,I'm happy it worked for you, your post reads like you got same results I did. What clamp if any are you using? Choice of clamp (or center weight) is even more audible afte... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAudioblazer:Albert, I m with you on this . 17 years 3 turntables does indicate that you tried to squeeze every ounce possible out of the turntables. ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemDover posted:I would say 95% of the posts on this forum are from people who haven't heard the gear in question in their own system, or who are commenting on their own purchas... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's System03-09-12: GlaiI was referring to albert's post. I was not sure, but was hoping Audiogon got that out of order. Thanks for that and also for explainin... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemLharasim postedI am not the internet audio police but you have gone through several turntables in the last few years claiming each and every one fabulous....people need to have a... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's Systemno offense Albert but you evaded my questions... again I ask the question what are you trying to accomplish?Even if someone typed the perfect phrase. A c... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's Systemsee steeling from peter to pay paul syndrome meaning you just keep making trade offs with equipment but do not have direction on where you are going...never once have I read that... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Always learningGlai I laughed out loud when I saw the image of Expedit (assume from Ikea) and your text description: "sonic disaster."Is it really a disaster or are you having a bit of f... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemSean,The Micro Seiki Cu-180 mats I owned appear to have a clear coat sealer, usually in less than prefect condition after all these years.One side has Kanji script (round sticker) a... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemSarcher30 ask:Another mat that looks interesting is the 4 lb. copper mat from TTweights. Do you think that would work as well as the Cu-180 on the mk2? The Cu-180 seem to... posted over 12 years ago | View comment |