albertporterAlbert Porter's SystemSteve,I understand about financial hardship, I have had a very difficult time myself. The photo business has been ravaged by cheap (or free) stock photography, digital imaging and mediocre ... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemSteve, if you have more LP's to feed the frenzy.....COME ON. Please bring chips and dip, I have a beer fridge stocked with cold ones.Thanks for that supreme compliment, your moniker would i... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemUltraaudio, yes I play all kinds of music on my system. In fact, I suspect the range of music I have in my library could please or offend almost every Audiogon member, depending on what I chose :^)... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemRay, I've only heard samples at music sites, I don't own the album. Is that something you really like or just looking into new music?As for Eels, If you like "Blinking LIghts," Th... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
A DIY Turntable For ThreeI chose to use 3- double motor - flywheel drive units to deliver power to a much lighter platter than yours. My thought was that when the system was up to speed, the spyder wire ... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemGreg,Not in this case. I've always been able to get what I needed, and long before selling anything. As a supplier of advertising photography to the high end audio trade for more than 20 ye... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemProghead, yes the prices are correct. Purist top line cables are expensive, as are Tara Labs and other premium designs. Cables are important to performance, just like the rest of the system... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
A DIY Turntable For Three700 pounds huh? At least you won't have to insure it, no one could pick it up to steal it.A very serious effort on your part, congratulations on what appears to be an excellent job. posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
A DIY Turntable For ThreeI like it! I'll be looking for more photo's. I hope to hear this someday, maybe at an audio show. Is the Kuzma is the best of the three arms, or have you listened enough to have an opinion? posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Garrard 301I had a Lenco for a short while, amazing bang for the buck. I love it when old hi fi stuff is resurrected and enjoyed. I have no doubt the 301 is a stunning performer, beating many modern t... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Garrard 301I would LOVE to hear that. posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage VinylEverything looks great except for the custom Lenco. I suggest you ship it to me for long term storage, I promise to use it frequently to be sure the bearing does not dry out.And 5,000 LP's?... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemRene, The only test of 6550 tubes I'm aware of is the one Vacuum Valley did, here are the results.VTV 6550/KT88 Shoot Out for Hi-FiGenalex KT88 Gold Lion 1969 - 4.87Tung... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
SBurton's AudioGreat looking system, as everyone else has said, very clean and well organized.I've been reading comments about your preamp trial. The Cary must be a really nice preamp to displace the Caly... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemRene, all audiophiles make decisions about their system based on personal preferences.Cable designs are like every other audio product, they are NOT perfect, they have a personality. Purist... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThank you Dewald ! posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Beaver's CornerA beautiful system with a beautiful view out the windows! I love listening rooms like yours, natural light is great for the spirit and eyes. My own listening room has huge skylights to achieve the ... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemKen, (Kftool), The word on the street is the dark green Jade is the "magic" one and the Burma Jade is more analytical without offering any better resolution. If you read Hi-Fi+, the Jade ... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemRay, I have all of Radiohead's music on vinyl, unless they released albums I don't know about and that are not listed at AMG. (Including)"Pablo Honey""OK Computer" posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemRay,Your post suddenly appeared between Gianluca's question and my answer :^). Must the Audiogon server working overtime.No, I have not heard any of those albums but will make an in... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemGianluca, I still own it but mine was supplied with USA power supplies (2 wall warts) that operate on 120 Volt mains. Are your European 240 volt wall warts still operational?Also, w... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
What do I need to upgrade now???Nate, when are you going to post the photo I retouched for you. Car is gone, sign is gone and the motorcycle never looked better.Get with it man! posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
What do I need to upgrade now???Nate, when are you going to post the photo I retouched for you. Car is gone, sign is gone and the motorcycle never looked better.Get with it man! posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemLag, I'm have a bit of trouble understanding what the Memory Player is. I put the name "Memory Player" in Google and got too many non specific hits, seems to be a generic name. posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThank you Fred, you're welcome to visit again any time. One day travel will put me in your home town and I will be asking you to return the favor. I would love to hear the Acapella in a pro... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment |