Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemFantastic LP collection! I am so jealous! I suppose you custom made your cabinets? What fluid are you using with your Loricraft? I have a Monks and love his discovery fluid... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
The European PerspectiveHello congrats on the scarlatti. did you buy the whole stack or a few pieces? I have a puccini/uclock, my dealer has the scarlatti stack, I'm pretty much afraid to ever seriously listen to it, I mi... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Evolution Acoustics and Brazilian TubesHI congrats on a great system. I especially admire the vinyl front end. I listen to vinyl about 90% of the time. But good digital is just plain good to. Curious, you ever thought about a is... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Only tubes and vinyl will doHi, So before I buy a new phono stage, I think I'd like to try a serious step up trannie, where did you find your Expressive Tech? I scoured ebay and audiogon....Any help much appreciated. ... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Only tubes and vinyl will doHi, well I was in London this week and shot Graham a note. As it turns out he lives 10 mile from my hotel. Just spent some time at his house. Amazing sound. I'll be checking out the Tron phono/pre'... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Only tubes and vinyl will doHi, I am curious about your Tron pre and phono. I recently purchased a Allaerts MC2 Finish cartridge and I've really fallen in love with it. Simply the best I've had.Did you get the Syren w... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemRestock, I am surprised to on the vps. My dealer brought the cartridge by and I got about 10 hours listening before I purchased. I'd like to try some other step ups like a external trannie or I am ... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemHi lenny, thanks for stopping by and intro'ing to steve. It was fun to listen to the shm sacds vs the vinyl, hadn't done that in a awhile-both are good but different huh!I'll have to bring ... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemIt sounds great! The Allaerts at .2mv output is likely at the bottom of what the VPS can effectively do. I had Nagra make a 845ohm card for the loading which was a nice improvement. I am using the ... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemSystem edited: Added Allaerts MC2 Finish PIc posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemSystem edited: Will add some pics in the next 2 days. Tried a diff cartridge. I love the Lyra's (I've had 4). The Allaerts adds some back of the hall perspective, warmth/image density, transparency... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemSo Albert, sounds like your soon to be "screwed" on your new mat :)T_bone, that's interesting and I don't doubt you for minute. I always liked my previous SME and now my Grandprix... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemC1Ferrari, thanks for the compliment! I used to have a all BAT system, vk51se, P10SE superpak, VK150SE's. It was just to much heat in Texas. However those mids are to die for! posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Back To BlackMaybe Albert and I can fly to where you live now and sneak that Rockport out back to Texas. Although, knowing us, we'd put on a LP, start listening and forget about our original devious intentions ... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHi Albert. Your system is sounding fantastic. Even more fantastic with the new Purist 25th Anniv wire and the NVS table. I wish I could have heard the wire alone, if you ever get your Technics spin... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Mainly AnalogueThanks for the post back. You're in Houston right? I might want to drive over from Austin and hear this soon. I've always been curious about your system!I don't understand why Ypsilon puts ... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Mainly AnalogueHi, I heard the ypsilon once, at a friends house. He had a Aesthetix Io and Callisto. It was a pretty darn nice phono stage. Curious to hear more as you get time to post... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Sledge current systemI went from a Linn to a SME 20/2 and SME IV.Vi. Umm wow. Had the Linn for years, the SME is really nice.I've since moved on...but might want to get to a SME 30/12 if I ever win the lottery! posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemGlai, I meant to add, I love your system! Fantasic. I've heard your Luxman amp...very sweet ! posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemLloyddelee21,Hi, I used to have those Trans Ref XL (pre mm and mm2's) The Purist Dominus and Proteus Provectus handily beat in most all parameters. The newer MM2 are dramatic improvements o... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemGlai: I wouldn't classify as gains. I would say different and better system matching.The transparent helped tighten/extend the bass, also more quiet. Imaging was wider and rounder.T... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemSystem edited: Added new Transparent Reference MM2 Speaker cable posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
A Lifetime of Buying and Selling Brought Me ThisRoxy54, well said-thanks for beating me to it posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Sunnyboy in 2007Hi, how are you? I saw you posted on a separate thread about your new Thalea arm. Any comments how that compares to your TriPlanar? I've been thinking about this arm also for my Lyra Skala... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Small Sunroom SystemI'm in Austin. Stop by anytime ! posted over 13 years ago | View comment |