Albert Porter's System

Albert, I have the Amplitrex as well (about 3 years now). It's a great tester, but you have to interpret the figures. It's not just a simple reading like the other testers. I made a chart that may help you. I use the Fixed Bias setting. I use these figures Gm 90 to 100% Better than new, 80% Excellent, 70% Good (Average), 60% OK, and 50% Poor I believe the Gm which is like transconductance is what most testers give you. The Amplitrex also does Current. Enjoy Albert watch out though because friends will be bringing tubes to you or you will be making house calls. The tube doctor has arrived.

jwm September 12, 2016 14:19

Albert, I now have 100 hours on the Purist USB cable and it if f-- fantastic. So open, detailed, harmonically right and full in the mids. My system is transformed can you believe just this one cable? I will have to call Purist and let him know. I don't know if you know him, but Andre Jennings of the Absolute Sound will be coming to my home for a listen in late September. The best Jeff

jwm August 24, 2016 00:36

That's exactly what I thought, why can't manufactures put a mute on their dac's if this happens?

jwm August 08, 2016 17:03

Yes Albert, but the sound was deafening easily over 100db. Your volume must have been lower. This has happened once before with another dac.

jwm August 06, 2016 00:21

Albert I switched cd's on jriver with my computer and my DAC lost the signal and a terrible digital noise was heard through my speakers. It blew both of my tweeters. Purist and Bricasti don't have a clue. I hope this does not happen again. 1100.00 for new tweeters.

jwm August 05, 2016 19:06

Albert this USB cable is fantastic much more organic and less bright than the Wireworld. What can I expect with break in and how many hours? Thanks Jeff

jwm August 03, 2016 15:40

Albert, I ordered the 30th anniv. Purist Audio Design USB cable to replace my Wireworld. I hope the cable is more organic in the mids because thats what I am looking for.

jwm July 27, 2016 14:30

Just curious Albert, what made you decide to get rid of the Audio Research Amps? I'm looking forward in going to CES next week. The best Jeff

jwm December 30, 2015 23:19

I have vacuum hold down for my table and have not found a record yet that I can not play.

jwm November 04, 2015 03:53

Albert that camera looks great but I'm not going to give up any of my money for a year. That really is crazy. I may buy the new Sony Alpha 7RII.

jwm November 02, 2015 02:02

Albert the LG 65 inch 4K OLED looks fantastic. I can say it beats my Pioneer Elite Plasma. The price is now 5,000.00 which is not bad. When it hits 3,500.00 its mine.

jwm October 19, 2015 00:29

I've decided that I'm not going to spend 3,000.00 plus to go to the Munich Show, no matter how great it is.

jwm September 28, 2015 18:55

I'm going to CES.

jwm September 26, 2015 01:12

Agree smoother

jwm September 21, 2015 13:22

Albert just loaded JRiver 21 today and I think it is better, what say you?

jwm September 21, 2015 00:06

Albert have you heard both the smooth plate and ribbed Telefunken 12ax7. What are the differences and what did you like? Thanks Jeff

jwm March 27, 2015 14:54

Albert you should post what music you play for the group on Tuesday and give us your critique. This could lead us to buy more music. We need your weekly updates.

jwm February 20, 2015 02:41

Happy New Year to as well. It would have been nice to have seen you at CES this year my 26th year. Jeff

jwm January 02, 2015 15:54

Does anyone know if you can use KT-120 or 150's in the Ref 210 monoblocks that preceded the 250's?

jwm October 23, 2014 16:29

I understand all this, but I still feel the CES is better than any US show. I have been to RMAF two years ago. I liked the show, but it did not compare to CES. I hope some day Axpona in Chicago becomes a major show as I would love to go back like Summer CES shows of years past.

jwm October 19, 2014 22:57

Sorry your not going, I will be at CES. I don't care much about the Show. They did not have that many attendees. I spend most of my time at the Venetian. The only thing I will miss are the two doctors and their wine from NFS room.

jwm October 19, 2014 13:57

Albert is one of the best here on the GON. Sounds real audio can be ignored. Albert is a big boy and sticks don't hurt him. Of course people have there preferences in sound, but this is not called for on his own thread. The best Albert, Jeff

jwm September 29, 2014 15:22

Is Romey the Cat a nice person who can actually appreciate good music? He was a motor mouth in the day.

jwm September 06, 2014 12:04

Albert nice talking to you today. I enjoyed the conversation. Lets stay in touch. I wish we lived closer to share music. The worst is usually the first 24 hours after that your wife will be as good as new. The best Jeff

jwm September 05, 2014 23:58

Albert you are right I was thinking of their preamp which takes only one, sorry. If you still want it and can find another one cheap enough to just try it let me know and it will be yours. The best Jeff

jwm August 26, 2014 14:44

Albert I'm going to send you the Tungsol 6550 this week. Jeff

jwm August 25, 2014 14:54

Didn't Nelson Pass say the most important thing is what you do with the first watt makes sense to me.

jwm July 24, 2014 13:18

Albert, I don't know about you, but I always like taking the cover off new products and taking pictures. If you do I would like to see them.

jwm July 23, 2014 13:21

I'm happy for you. It's a good sign when you like it right out of the box as it will only get better. Now that VTL is on its way out I can talk the talk. Albert you will find that VTL did not have the best bass control or tightness. I didn't realize this until I got rid of my VTL amps. They did not have much depth to speak of and pace was not the fastest. It's tonality was good, however. I also thought that the power did not match the specs. I thought it was really half the power they said. It was a very reliable amp. Enjoy your new toy, by the way what caps are in the Audio Research amps? The best Jeff

jwm July 23, 2014 12:38

PM your address and I will send it to you.

jwm July 20, 2014 14:33

Albert I bet you will find that the Audio Research will sound more musical, instruments will have better tonal density, and the top end will be much more refined, and the bass will be tighter and better controlled. Lets see if my prediction holds water.

jwm July 20, 2014 14:31

Albert I have one Tungsol 6550 original tube. You are welcome to it if you want to experiment just let me know.

jwm July 20, 2014 01:10

I would think Albert would be using tetrode mode. When I had VTL's I like them better in tetrode mode. They have more power and control big woofers better don't you know.

jwm July 19, 2014 11:59

I would think Albert would be using tetrode mode. When I had VTL's I like them better in tetrode mode.

jwm July 19, 2014 11:58

Congrads Albert is this new or used?

jwm July 18, 2014 23:42

Hi Albert thanks for posting the new Aesthetix preamp. I think this will be great. I never thought his preamp was as good as his phono stage. One does not need all those tubes and gain stages for a preamp. I think his new design with just 4 tubes and no capacitors is going to sound great.

jwm May 25, 2014 13:25

Thanks Albert should be interesting.

jwm May 08, 2014 12:51

Here is a picture of the DAC and it appears to Upsample the digital signal. This is totally different from the Lampizator which does not use over or upsampling or a digital filter. http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3811/13292672395_00c7d9e0b2_o.jpg

jwm May 07, 2014 22:23

Cleaning the record first on any vacuum machine would remove most of the dirt so that when you put the record in the other machines you won't have to change the fluids too often. Sounds like win win to me.

jwm February 23, 2014 21:24

Albert here is my take on the cleanest albums. I would first clean a record with a Clearaudio or VPI record machine using an agent that removes the mold. I would then place the record in the Audiodesk machine and then use the purest water rinse in the KL audio machine. Lots of work but I think this would be great. I may eventually do this as the only machine I would have to order is the KL Audio. The best Jeff

jwm February 23, 2014 18:42

I was not impressed with the room as well as there was dynamics missing. Way too polite and laid back. See how hard it is to come to conclusions at shows.

jwm January 20, 2014 20:23

Albert missed you at the show. Just curious what you thought of the VAC room with your speakers. Can you place in words differences. I don't know if those speakers or any of the electronics were new or not. The best Jeff

jwm January 20, 2014 00:35

I'll find you. I know who you are and I'm sure you will recognize me once you see me. I will be with Charles1dad as well. We will start at the Venetian on Tuesday and head over to the Flamingo Wed. afternoon. It would be nice to meet up for dinner as both of us have cars. Have a safe flight. Jeff

jwm January 03, 2014 02:27

Albert do you ever meet in the NFS room for lemon shots or wine with Anton and Brian? If so what night do you think you will be there. Thanks Jeff

jwm January 02, 2014 15:59

Albert have you heard the new Stahl Tek Ariaa DAC.

jwm November 26, 2013 15:22

Albert two new Sony's coming out in their 2/3 format. Would you get one of those or go for the RX1. I have the RX100 which is good, but a full frame small camera is appealing, but not the 3,000.00 price tag. At CES do you ever go to NFS room for some good wine and if so what night will you be there?

jwm October 21, 2013 14:33

How did everyone like your new phono stage last night. I know it needs breakin, but you can still tell right away if its great and will only get better. When are you going to do the Staltech and other digital shoot outs. Jeff

jwm October 02, 2013 14:39

Albert, I have Audivarna and seems to work real well.

jwm October 02, 2013 14:37

Albert wow half way there in break in, your in for a treat when you hit 1500 hours. Enjoy my friend. By the way I hope you registered for CES before September as now it is 100.00. I checked on flights from Detroit and so far the prices are a lot higher this year than last. I usually get a hotel and air package. Most of the time I stay at an hotel just off the strip near the Venetian. I always rent a car so no hassles with cabs. The best Jeff

jwm September 02, 2013 15:46

It's sounds like you may be 95% there. Great news.

jwm August 23, 2013 23:49

Albert the Modright beat the 16,000.00 Playback Designs CD player I had which also has a similar sound to the Meitner cd. I have not heard a cd player come close to the Modright except for the MSB and that is a lot more money. I know nothing about Stahl Tek. The Modright tube mod is about 2,000.00.

jwm August 17, 2013 23:13

You are not putting that much money into the Oppo by going to Modright. The sound beats most high end cd players except MSB stack. You can use it with your computer as a DAC using the Oppo's tube output stage as it has USB connector. This setup allows you to play cd's, sacd's, and computer audio for cheap.

jwm August 16, 2013 11:54

Albert your comments are right on as far as driver coherence during break in. I also have an Oppo 105 that I sent to Modright for his tube update. I can't tell you how good it becomes as a two channel cd player. I don't use it as a dvd player.

jwm August 15, 2013 22:06

Albert, no my Altair's are in the state like yours. It's hard because you can pick a certain time you want to listen and its not there. I just leave the room because I know what I'm missing. Speaker break in is hell.

jwm August 15, 2013 13:51

Albert, I have found with enough break in that emotional movement happens every time. If you don't have enough hours it comes and goes as the break in process continues.

jwm August 14, 2013 15:31

Albert do you have the D2 or D3 Leica Laser and what is the difference or your likes.

jwm July 21, 2013 13:14

Albert, I feel the same way as I have about 350 hours on my Altair's. The most painful breakin process is always speakers and then phono cartridge. Its really hard to listen and enjoy in the above break in period. The best Jeff

jwm July 17, 2013 17:10

Albert, I'm going through the same experience breaking in my speakers. I'm like you hoping for it to be more organic and more refined in the tweeter. I think beryllium probably takes longer to break in than a soft dome.

jwm June 13, 2013 16:37

I will be getting the Rockport Altairs which will replace my ESP Harps (similar to Sean's Concert Grands). Albert you can check out my system at Jwm. The best Jeff

jwm May 23, 2013 01:46

Albert, beautiful system. Still waiting for updates but I guess you work like the rest of us. I wish you many years of musical bliss with your new babies. I'm getting new speakers as well end of May and still like the speakers I have. I have been using them for the past fifteen years. Jeff

jwm May 22, 2013 16:21

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Focal Grande Utopia EM

RPG Acoustics QRD 734 (variation)

Studer Studer A820

Technics SP10 MK3 Rosewood with Stillpoints Ultra 5

Technics SP10 MK3 Panzerholz + Ebony

TTM Stainless Mat and Oil Damp Weight

TTM record stabilizer TTM three piece set

Air Tight Opus

Mutech Hayabusa

Koetsu Blue Lace Platinum

Soulution 725 preamp

Soulution 755 phono

Soulution Soulution 760 LEEDH

Soulution 701 Mono Block Amplifiers

ORB-DF03 USA version DF03

Aurender W20 Special Edition

Vibraplane 2212-01

Degritter MK2 Ultrasonic LP cleaning machine

Degritter and ORB LP flattner Degritter and ORB LP flattner

Milbank Transocket three phase 750 amp

Porter Port Cryo outlets 20 Amp

Furutech NCF Booster

Purist Audio Design Focal EM Supply cable

Purist Audio Design 35th Anniversary XLR (4 total)

Purist Audio Design 35th Anniversary Bi-Wire

Purist Audio Design 35th Anniversary AC Cables

Leica Disto D2

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