Albert Porter's SystemRE: VTA adjustabilityYes, sorry to hijack this thread once again. One more piece of info in this comparison that I think is contradictory:The Kuzma Airline's VTA adjustabili... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI happen to be the owner of the system where we performed this comparison.A couple of things:1) The Talea that we demo'ed was the 1st version. The Talea II had just come out (or abo... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Full Steam AheadHi Sam,The only cartridges I've mounted on my Kuzma Airline to date are a Zyx (Universe), Ortofon (A90), and a Koetsu (Rosewood). i.e. I've never had an Olympos or Air Tight mounted in my s... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Full Steam AheadSystem edited: Added Ortofon A90 and Bottlehead Tape preamp posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Full Steam AheadAdded an Ortofon A90 over the weekend.All the glowing reports about this cartridge are true. It's a wonderful, resolving cartridge with lots of body and wonderful music right out of the box... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Wilsons, darTZeel, Vinyl and TubesThanks for the response.I'll find out soon enough on the Kuzma / A90 synergy. I just ordered an A90 yesterday (if I'm lucky, it'll be delivered tomorrow).Chris posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Full Steam AheadSystem edited: Added new Slate Turntable and Studer A807 posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Wilsons, darTZeel, Vinyl and TubesIf you don't mind me asking, do you use your (Ortofon) A90 on your Kuzma Airline?If so, are you happy with the Kuzma / A90 synergy ?The stylus on my Zyx Universe is missing (!?!) an... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Full Steam AheadRE: my equipment cabinetThanks. I made the cabinet myself and is modeled after one of the Salamander racks (Doug Deacon's rack, actually).I veneered the doors and side panels with b... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Full Steam AheadSystem edited: I realized that I haven't updated my System in a while. I swapped out a Triplanar and replaced it with a Kuzma Airline tonearm. I had a need to scratch my Linear Tracking tonearm itc... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Full Steam AheadSystem edited: Added Nordost Valhalla Speaker Cables posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Full Steam AheadSystem edited: Many changes to my system since the last update: Speakers -> Kharma 3.2 Amp -> Tenor HPS-150 Turntable -> Teres 320 Tonearm -> Triplanar DAC -> RAKK DAC-based custom design The Tenor... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Full Steam AheadSystem edited: Added Shunyata Anaconda as a Power Cable for my Lectron Power Amp. An incredible addition that has lowered the noise floor way down and brought everything into focus. Those who don't... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Full Steam AheadSystem edited: Added HRS M3 Base and upgraded speaker cables to Shunyata Andromeda (from MIT MH750). The combination has added alot of space and separation between instruments in the soundstage wit... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Full Steam AheadSystem edited: Added Nick-Doshi modded Lectron JH-50. Added various tweaks (HRS Damping Plate on Alaap PSU Chassis and Equarack MF-1 footers to turntable support). posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Full Steam AheadSystem edited: BDR "Shelf" and cones under Teres turntable and Stillpoints. Sonics have definitely improved: more highly focused images, less muddy, and less smearing. My rack is a DIY Flexy rack (... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Full Steam AheadSystem edited: Added Nordost Tyr (1 meter RCA) as a connection between Phono stage and Preamp. These replaced Nordost Quattro Fils. The Quattro Fils are nice but the Tyr's are much improved in ever... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Full Steam AheadSystem edited: Added a Loricraft PRC-3. Though still not sure how much better it's cleaning than the VPI HW-16 it replaced, it is doing a better job and it's fun to use. I'm currently using the Wal... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Full Steam AheadSystem edited: Added a ZYX UNIverse to my vinyl rig. Wonderful in every way: resolving, speed, tonality, Low end and High end extension. Has to be heard to be believed. posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Full Steam AheadSystem edited: Added Nick Doshi Alaap full function preamp. Believe everything you've read about this preamp, this is the real deal. Currently, it's connected to my Simaudio I-7 Integrated Amp (in ... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Only tubes and vinyl will doI recently bought a Schröder DPS and am going through the process of trying to figure out how to optimize its setup.Can you estimate the distance of your magnet spacing (for damping of the ... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Full Steam AheadSystem edited: Advice from Thom Mackris and, after listening to fellow members DougDeacon and Dan_Ed systems, my horizon has been set. Both of these worldclass systems has reconfirmed the importanc... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
My SystemRE: Dynaudio C2 auditioningHows the auditioning of the C2's going ?I have a Sim I-7 myself and am using Dynaudio C1's in combination. I think they are a fantastic pairing. When purc... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Full Steam AheadSystem edited: Many changes to my system beginning w/ Cabling and ending with upgrades to my Analog frontend. Upgrading my speaker cables (MIT MH-750) and phono I/C (Nordost Quattro Fil) have made ... posted about 17 years ago | View comment |