albertporterRives Audio and Talon ReferenceWell, I must say I'm impressed with your Best buy score. Your room came out as well as if that "Rives guy" at Audiogon had done the job, and he designs rooms professionally.Unfort... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Rives Audio and Talon ReferenceA really great looking room, who did you get to design it? posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
What do I need to upgrade now???I wish I could, I would take that big bike of yours out for a spin :^). posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
What do I need to upgrade now???I wish I could, I would take that big bike of yours out for a spin :^). posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
What do I need to upgrade now???Where's the beef? The beef is you have not visited here in a long time and I want you to make plans to do so. If possible, bring Cello, Vetterone and any other audiophiles you can g... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
What do I need to upgrade now???Where's the beef? The beef is you have not visited here in a long time and I want you to make plans to do so. If possible, bring Cello, Vetterone and any other audiophiles you can g... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI fear damage from failure of your VTL with tubes other than what is recommended by Luke and Bea could effect your warranty. Ask before putting yourself in jeopardy.I too have wanted to try... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemMe again Albert,The dedicated transformer is a very interesting angle. I know some folks in the industrial electrical supply biz so what are the key features I should look fo... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThe last time I experimented was several years ago, perhaps they have been redesigned since then. Did you try the test with transistor amps or your VTL 450's?When I did my test I was using ... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemNrostov,I think M3rags covered that very well with his comments. In any case, I had an earlier version of the Hydra as well as the super power regenerator made by Accuphase that cos... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHello M3rags, Albert, Do you use any type of power conditioner? If you don't, why not? If you do what is it?I've tried perhaps a half dozen power con... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemNrostov,What are you expecting to gain from this record cleaning machine(other than I assume it's quieter)? Does it clean records better? How will you be able to tell? posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI cannot absolutely confirm it's quality as I have not yet received my record cleaning machine. I will however, explain how this evolved.Over the last few years I had corresponded with Mr. ... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThanks for the links David, unfortunately I can't justify the Ampex ATR with my limited open reel collection. In fact, I'm seriously considering selling my restored Ampex 351. Since I began... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHornblower, do you have any experience with performance differences between a commercial (studio version) Studer, the AEG and Ampex 351? If I added a Studer, it would be later transistor ve... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemYou got me, no Prince. posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI do agree with your dance music choices. I love Blondie, Yello, and to a certain degree Kylie Minogue. There was some other stuff from the 80's that was great. How about Depeche... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI have "The New York Remix" and personally I can't stand it. Let me know what you think.Uh oh, that's what happens when I make buying decisions... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemMetallica is outside of my bounds. My limit for metal stops at Queens of the Stone Age, no Black Sabbath or Metallica. I do like the British group The Streets, but they're more garage style, which ... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemKen, yours is a difficult question. I avoid threads at Audiogon with discussion of Aesthetix except when the topic is the two top models. I hate to say it, but to be completely honest, I do not lik... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHemisferik,I am not fond of the EH6550C having tested them as well as Tesla and Sovtek with mediocre results. My favorite is Wing C 6550 but confess I have not compared it to the EAT. posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter Ampex 351 ProjectBless you Ken, hope your pristine machine gets the proper rebuild it deserves. It sounds like it's way too nice to ship off and be put at risk. Keep me up to date as to what parts make it r... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter Ampex 351 ProjectKen,I must say I am not happy with the outcome, performance is not what I expected and I plan on selling my completed Ampex. Perhaps other mods would make it right but I have run out of ene... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
TIGER SYSTEMLooks like you hit a hole in one with this system. One question though, do you drive a Buick? I couldn't help but notice that you signed a contract with them until 2009 :^). posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemRay, this at AMGRavishing is the word that springs to the lips: one of those tiresome British understatements, but it'll have to do. Evora has the most glorious voice, th... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment |