Analog DelightHi Chad,My dealer ordered the dampening material. It is only $30.00 and supposedly is a big improvement.As far as the upgrades go I would get the heavier platter and then I would ge... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Analog DelightChad,One other important thing. I looked at your system and your turntable would really benefit from getting it a seperate stand. The stand should be made out of heavy material that will ab... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Analog DelightHey Chad,That's great. I haven't heard that arm but it sounds like you found the right one for you.To answer your question I would put the platter in first. It will provide the bigg... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Analog DelightSystem edited: Santa(my wife)got me the Michelle never connected power supply, an Analysis Power Oval 2 for the power supply, and a Toshiba HD-DVD player. She's a keeper. posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Analog DelightHi Chad,I am getting the HR power supply for Christmas so I will let you know what I think.Justin posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Analog DelightHey Chad,This is going to be a little hard to describe. There was a greater ease in the presentation. I now have the sense that I much rather just sit there and listen to the music. It suck... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Analog DelightDarren,Interesting...I will ask my dealer about it. I don't screw with my table because I have no idea what I am doing. I'll let you know.Justin posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Analog DelightRosetownsound,Did you get Resistance: Fall of Man? I love that game. Also, I recommend getting the Audioquest Optilink 5 digital cable. It's expensive but you'll get amazing sound out of th... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Analog DelightAndre,I always have a really tough time recommending tonearms. There is such a synergy between a cartridge and a tonearm that it's impossible to know how they will sound together until you ... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI did it with the VTL's. Also, there were sonic improvements from the original Hydra to the Hydra 8 which I have. It seems like you have done an incredible job with the power in your room. ... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThis is really interesting about the Hydra's. I had the exact opposite experience when I a/b'ed my amps with the hydra 8 and directly plugging them into the wall. It was a night and day difference ... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemTry the Hydra 8 Albert posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert,What are you expecting to gain from this record cleaning machine(other than I assume it's quieter)? Does it clean records better? How will you be able to tell? posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert,What about Prince? No 80's collection is complete without Purple Rain, Around the World in a Day, Parade, and Sign of the Times. posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemWell I had a friend who was really into Adrien Belew. I respect his music and ability but I have not heard that particular album. Except for Fiona Apple I have not heard the other artists.I... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI love Bill Evans especially the albums with Cannonball Adderly and Jim Hall. I am not as big a fan of Miles Davis after the early sixties. His stuff just got too out there for me. I feel t... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHey Albert,Since you have such an eclectic taste in music I was wondering if you were into Metallica? posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Analog DelightSystem edited: Wow, I never thought I would own a $4,800 cartridge. It only has a few hours on it but I can already hear a big difference. I will write more in another 100 hours. posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Analog DelightSystem edited: Added Orbe Platter upgrade to my Michell Gyrodec. This brings the turntable pretty close to the Orbe SE sound. posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Analog DelightSystem edited: My brother gave me his Linn Genki. Since I listen to digital about twice a year this player is fine. Especially since it was free! posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Analog DelightSystem edited: Koetsu Urushi coming cartridge coming soon. posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHmmm...I like their first album and I like Kid A, but overall the're not my cup of tea. Their music is too electronic for me. posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert,You like Radiohead??? You and my wife have something in common.Justin posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Analog DelightSystem edited: Acoustic treatment added to improve imaging posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Analog DelightIt outperforms those preamps on every single level. It creates an emotional connection with the music that I have not experienced with other preamps. posted about 19 years ago | View comment |