Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchNew tt arrived and it is a killer!I most highly recommend for those who listen to vinyl to go out and find a place to audition this magnificent tt. It surely beat my 450 pound monster. I was go... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchSystem edited: With my system sounding the way it has been my search is over for now. Still awaiting new tt though for comparison, it'll be very interesting to see the comparison. posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchFor some reason the conrad johnson NOW too sounds extremely good at low levels. It feels closer to what I hear when I go to the Met opera house.This preamp is turning out to be a killer pre. posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchThe room is 11 x 15 with a height 8'-5". Sitting position about 9' away. I'll post pictures in the future. posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchThat's it solid state has no right being in my beautious system. posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchI just have to say: TUBES IS THE WAY TO GO!!I am not sure how good conrad johnson premier 4 is in comparison to other tube amplifiers but right now my system is oh so glorious!I still feel ... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchMy system never sounded this good before! Very happy to say the least. posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
My 1-year-old systemIMHO I don't believe a subwoofer will fix things.I am thinking being without that rear wall would require speakers that put out good amount bass withou relying on rear wall. Not sure if I am ri... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchBy the way since I have three phono stages I should mention I am using the jlti and the simaudio w-5. posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchI never thought I would be posting this but this chinese made Audio Experience a2se preamp is incredible. At first it seemed as though the resolution was low, but now it is resolving very nicely. O... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchSystem edited: With this new piece added to my system I have realized tube preamp is the way to go, especially balanced. posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchJust put the jlti back into the system and am reminded how happy I was with this purchase. Quite a different flavor from the ear 834p. Both very good phonos. Will be soon adding an additional flywh... posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchDavid,Wow,we are on the same page on that as well. I planned on improving the power supply in the ear 834p then the K&K came along.D.G, in case I hadn't but I think I already did thank you ... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchJust inserted the Woo audio headphone preamp to hear the difference of tubes and ss, though the Woo is not the same caliber as the Simsaudio and also it is not really a linestage perse but a headph... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchThere are many lessons to be learned from this hobby.The ones I have learned recently are:a)the source is very important, get that right before adjusting down stream,b)in an analog setu... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchWell this shouldn't surprise anyone who has been following my quest for audio nirvana in the most unconventional way.One of my merlin drivers has been out of commission for some time and in the... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchThank you nycabby and mapman for your kind words.I realize we have different listening priorities, so I respect nycabby's preference. To my ears the rim drive was a monumental improvement over ... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert I have been following your system and want to thank you for sharing with us your progress and also your humor. I am dying to hear your feelings on this new phono stage(allnic) and how it com... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchYou haven't heard vinyl till you tried rim-drive. It's that good. posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchDgarretson,Thanks for the kind words.Yes I am using both to turn the platter, but does it sound better than just using one or the other alone. As for the string drive versus both, yes and b... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchNow it's quieter as though I hear less of the tt and more of the record.By the way I only placed the rim drive/flywheel on the plinth and the motor sits on a permanently fixed shelf where all t... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchWell the dual drive system is finally in place and all I can say is for all the vpi owners- I recommend going with the rim drive system.I am hearing more clarity and immediacy, the bass is tigh... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Turntables Classics TournamentJloveys,Wow you have been very busy!!! Good for you. Too bad we are not neighbors.We would like to see some pictures! posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchWhat is wrong with me?I don't know there are alot of things wrong with me!Well I finally took Dgarretsons's advice and installed string where I had belts on my tt. Will post pictures in the... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchDaze you are welcome to any time!Thanks for the compliments, I have some more plans to take it to a higher level. Hopefully it'll be an improvement. posted almost 16 years ago | View comment |