Single Ended JourneyHi Tjkurita,Thanks for your comments. It seems from you system that we are generally headed in the same direction as far as pursuing sounds i.e. SET tube amps and single drivers. You can re... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Single Ended JourneyHi Dgob,I have not heard the Ortofon A90 or the Denon DL1000A so I cannot compare the FR-7f to them. I can only compare it to the MM's I have and it is competitive. Maybe not as neutral or ... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Single Ended JourneySystem edited: Updated: Just added in pictures and description of new 300B amp, DIYHiFiSupply's LD91 MonoMax. Another amp in heavy rotation but seems to be pulling ahead at this time. Also added in... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Single Ended JourneyHi Dgob,My sample already has the VdH refresh. I bought it from Raul. Will post my impressions once I have it up and running. Just recently tried a Fidelity Research FR-7F cartrdige also. V... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Single Ended JourneyHi Jazdoc,Thanks. Its been a long time coming with my upgrade to the Gavia platter. I heard the difference in a demo at Thom's place before I bought my Gavia TT but at that time was constra... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Single Ended JourneyHi Sebrof,Thank you. I see you are also a SET lover. There is something special about low power single ended designs and fullrange drivers. Sound is more organic, natural and engaging to my... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Single Ended JourneyHi Vernneal,As you know, Audiophilism cannot be cured. Can only be soothed by good music. posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Single Ended JourneySystem edited: Upgraded. Turntable platter upgraded to a Gavia platter whihc is the next platter up the chain from Galibier. This is a 33lb platter compared to the previous 14lb PVC Serac platter. ... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Single Ended JourneyHi Dgob,Thanks for your comments. I am also waiting for an AKG P100LE to show up which should give the Technics EPC-P100CMkIV a run for its money. I have tried and liked the Denon DL-S1 but... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Single Ended JourneySystem edited: Have added quite a bit to the system since the Essemtial 3160 PhonoPreamp. The 3160 gave me much better transparency and now I do not need step-ups and has also forced me to rethink ... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Single Ended JourneySystem edited: Just added in the J&R Essential 3160 PhonoPreAmp from Raul Ruegas. Initial listening reveals improvements in refinement and detail plus excellent soundstage (especailly depth). Looki... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
RetreatHi Richard,I see that you have several Bernings. I am considering a used Berning EA-230 and was wondering what you think of it espeically when compared with the ZH-270? I used high efficien... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Horns, Tubes, and a 60lb PlatterHi T-Bone,Wonderful system. I love the sound of horns and high efficiency speakers. BUt your collection of DD turntables is really the most extensive I have seen, I have a Denon DP6000/FR64... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Single Ended JourneySystem edited: Added a link to a video of my vinyl setup on YouTube. posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
OTLs and ESLsHi Lewm, nice system and interesting that you have 3 vintage turntables. I have a Denon DP6000, precursor to the DP80. So I am interested to know how you compare your DP80 to the SP10 MkIIa especia... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Single Ended JourneyHi Bob,I have been busy and have not checked this thread and just saw your post. I am glad you like the Feastrex's. To me they are the best full-range drivers out there. And I have visited ... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Single Ended JourneySystem edited: Had the 47 Labs FlatFish Transport upgrdaed with a imporved clock and components by Brian Charney. Brian really knows the 47 Labs equipment. Digital Source is now up a notch in sound. posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Essential SystemHi Dgob,Thnks for responding. I am not sure how many Essential owners are out there but we would appear to be a small group. All the best and enjoy the music and your system. posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Essential SystemDear Dgob,Nice system! I am in the process of acquiring the Essential 3160 preamp/phono from Raul and wanted to know what you think of it. I have read your review on AudioGon and was wonder... posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
Single Ended JourneySystem edited: Updated - added BPT BP-10.5 Ultra isolation transformer and a Charney Battery PSU for my Flatfish CD transport. See details on the components. Changes imporved sound significantly. posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
On the Quest of Audio Heaven.Raul,Thanks for your helpful comments. Actually I also have the J shaped arm wand for my MAX237 and that is what I plan to use for either the FR702 or the Ikeda9. Will also take a look at t... posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
On the Quest of Audio Heaven.Raul,I know you like the Ikeda9Rex. I have the MAX237 tonearm now. Do you think it would be a good match for the Ikeda9Rex or the FR-702? And what are you thoughts between the 9Rex and the ... posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
Single Ended JourneySystem edited: Added the Hashimoto MC-10 step-up transformer which is better than the Cinemags. Highly recommended. posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Single Ended JourneySystem edited: Added new Step-up trans and updated the thread with all the cables being used. The new Hashimoto Live MC-10 step-up brings the system up a notch. The cables have gone down in price (... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Single Ended JourneyJigstersg, both my D5nf and D9 were NOT built by Robert and followed recommended box designs from Feastrex. As for demo of D9, I think Robert was referring to the setup by the local distributor but... posted about 16 years ago | View comment |