albertporterAlbert Porter's SystemSystem edited: Added two images and descriptions to my system. posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI have two KECES DC-216 power supplies ordered. I plan on testing their performance against stock digital power supplies of the Mac Mini and DataTale 16 TB Thunderbolt atttached storage unit. posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
sbank's Austin City Within LimitsSilence of the Lamms? You must add a Lector CD player. I hear they are adding a new model called the Hannibal, supposedly a killer. posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThank you Bill, it was a pleasure meeting you too. I hope you join us for our music get together. Its always on Tuesday night unless a special get together. There might be a test to evalua... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemJust received another batch of Stillpoints. I plan on trying the Ultra Mini and Ultra SS under my DAC and turntable power supply.The Ultra Mini made an incredible difference under the power... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHey VPN, Im sure its great as Babybear (Arnie) has adopted Totaldac for his system and he only purchases great sounding gear.Arnie is coming this Saturday to pick up some tubes, I plan on... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemA great Tuesday night get together this evening. Ive been burning in a new Purist Dominus Luminist RCA between DAC and preamp for more than a week. There are some things Dominus does that... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemJwmAlbert have you heard both the smooth plate and ribbed Telefunken 12ax7. What are the differences and what did you like? Thanks JeffIve heard bot... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemDavid,No significant savings in purchasing a lesser step down transformer, unless you opt for one of the cheap Chinese units offered at Ebay. I admit I did not test those and quite possibly... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemDavid, additional thoughts.Ive listened to both of these and the differences are pretty much impossible to hear. However, some Hammond 179 series can have mechanical hum if you get... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHello David,Two best options Ive used are Nissyo 120V to 100V 1500W Step Down Voltage Converter. Amazon listed as model SDX-1500U (Japan Model) for about $200.00.Ive also used the... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHappy St Patricks Day !We enjoyed our usual Tuesday music get together and had a wee dram of Irish Whiskey posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Alexandria SoundI love Gryphon as a company. If I owned solid state it would be at the top of my short list. I have not heard the Pendragon but would wager in advance it ranks among the finest speakers ava... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI agree with you that the Supreme's tonal balance is superb, at least on the SME long arm. I'm curious to learn what it is about a cartridge's design that affects tracking. Compl... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemIf you come to Sao Paulo/Brazil, let me know. Cheers, VPNThat would be a treat. Unfortunately I have no photo assignments there so not likely, b... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemBy the way Vn101606, those Dunlavy Audio Labs SC-VI speakers you have in your system were years ahead of anything at that time and still stand their ground today. Congrats on a great choice. posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemPeter,I got a quote from Arturo but don't remember precisely. Seems it was $15K or so. I'm tentatively a buyer since I love their technology so much. The performance report I got wa... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemVn101606Albert, Do you plan on testing the new top of the line Air Tight PC-1 Magnum Opus? I would be curious to hear your comparison with the PC-1 Supreme. Cheer... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemKetcham,The resistor mod that effects B+ voltage. Sound is a bit more relaxed and tube life restored to normal after my work. The few early D5000s like mine had a calculation error ... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemJohn,Ive been waiting for you to comment on the Spiral Groove Centroid. There are lots of positive comments about it in press and from users.How is it compared to Triplanar and Sch... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Al's Eclectic System -- From 7 Decades!Great system Al, thanks for sharing.Additional thanks for your level headed comments and thoughts in Audiogon forums, its helpful to have a grounded constructive view for members. posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemTonight was another great night for music and for learning. I did the update on the Allnic D5000 DAC which was a nice upgrade but also continued break in on the new USB cable and installed new isol... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophilia on the Cheap: Playing with air and tubesBanquo363,I emailed you couple of pages of data on the TTM weight and mat. Hope it makes sense. Instructions are more obvious when you have both in hand.Image of TTW weight, plastic... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophilia on the Cheap: Playing with air and tubesBanquo363d'uh: forgot to name what I bought--TTM oil damped stabilizerThe oil is inside the stabilizer, if you look at the top of the TTM with light ... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Music for the SoulCongrats on the recent changes to your system. I've never owned Tannoy speakers but have always been attracted to them. There is a magic in their presentation that reminds me of the best single dri... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment |