A Strange BrewGreetings Onhwy61,Nice lineup of components you have there. How are you enjoying the combination of Mac G5, Lynx AES16 and MSB Platinum DAC? Are you playing high resolution audio files thro... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
GOTO Ultimate Horn SystemHello Murataltuev,Congratulations on a stunning line up of stellar components, particularly the Tidal Preos and Gryphon Colosseum. You must be very happy indeed. Can I trouble you for some ... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Always learningThanks for the comprehensive reply Glai. I own both a ZYX Ayame (a custom comissioned cartridge that is essentially a nude ZYX Universe) and a Miyajima Labs Shilabe. My only criticism of the ZYX Ay... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Always learningWould love to see some photos of your impressive system Glai.Which cartridge/tonearm/phono preamp combination do you like most with your TW Acustic Raven AC turntable?How do your cu... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemGreat to see the Audio Desk Systeme LP Cleaning machine in your system Albert. I am guessing that this uses sonication to clean deeply? What solution does one use and does this need to be drained o... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
My SanctuaryGorgeous room and a very fine lineup of equipment. Congratulations. I like the look of the Gryphon racks but I worry, perhaps unnecessarily, about the potential negative implications of glass shelv... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHi Mike,"my initial impressions are that the Allnic H3000 is the best tubed phono stage i have heard. period. and maybe the best phono stage i have heard."That is a big call and one... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHi Albert,Great to hear that you have struck gold with the Allnic gear. I would love to see some updated photos of the Allnic pieces in your system when you get a chance to catch your breat... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHi Mike,Your experience with the Mint LP protractor parallels my own. The more you sweat the details, and believe me you will sweat in the pursuit of perfection, the more rewarding will be ... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 ProjectGentlemen,The platter for vacuum equipped Basis turntables also has the four veins as Mike describes for his Rockport. I can't imaging playing warped LPs without a "proper" vacuum hold down... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHi Albert,I may have missed it in an earlier post but why are you flirting with the idea of a phono stage and preamp from Allnic, Audio Research or Einstein? I thought you were very happy w... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
In search for Nirvana...Hello Pgeorgyev,My compliments on a beautiful system.Can I ask you about the "issues" you had to overcome in order to get your Aesthetix Io to work with your mono cartridg... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 ProjectHi Albert,Interesting comments on the Einstein phono stage. Is it quieter in your system than the Aesthetix Io? Do you think that the balanced version of the Einstein would offer any sonic ... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Musical Joy - Money PitHi Shane,I should have asked you where the Audio Research PH-7 ranked between the Xono and TW Acustic phono stages. One would imagine that it would be somewhere between the two in terms of ... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Musical Joy - Money PitHi Shane,Thanks for the feedback on the TW Acustics phono stage. I have an RCM running in my system now and the extra gain over the little ZYX Artisan is a godsend. The fact that is more af... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Musical Joy - Money PitHi Shane,How would you describe the performance of the TW phono stage compared to your Pass Labs Xono? Maybe it is too early to call it until you get more hours on the former?Cheers... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Just the Music Remains.Hi Straightahead,Looks like a wonderful room in which to enjoy music. I can see a small hand by the Audio Perfectionist Journal in some of your component choices and it has clearly paid off... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
The European PerspectiveHi Elberoth2,I noticed that you are selling your wonderful Audio Research CD-7. Any hints on what may be taking its place? An analogue front end or perhaps a computer music server linked to... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Rockport/Boulder - Turn it UP!Hi Spiegs57,Interesting to see that you use an HRS platform between the Formula shelf of your Grand Prix Audio Monaco and your VPI turntable. Wouldn't you be better off going with an HRS ra... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
No Savings AccountHi Grant,Thanks for the prompt reply and suggestions. Unfortunately, fully loaded HRS racks (I need 6-8 shelves) cost as much as a new family car here in Australia (strange for something th... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
No Savings AccountHi Grant,Great system you have assembled there. Do you find that the suspended shelves of the Stillpoints ESS rack wobble or move in any way? I only ask since I previously owned a GPA Monac... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemYou obviously suspect that a used Rockport Sirius III is in the wind then Gregadd?I am sure Albert will reveal all in due course :-)I will be listening to the Caliburn/Cobra combina... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHi Albert,Some interesting developments on the analog front I see. There is really only one choice to replace the superlative Walker and it comes from Australia. Not sure if they can do one... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Something Old Something NewHi Henry,You really need to get some proper isolation under that wonderful turntable of yours.It might be wise to pull the speakers further into the room and to get them up off the ... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Analog DelightThanks for that Justin. Since the sound of any tonearm is greatly influenced by the cable used may I also ask what you are using between the Phantom's DIN connector and your phono stage? Many peopl... posted over 17 years ago | View comment |