albertporterAlbert Porter's SystemThank you. It's funny how some people prefer one plinth over the other. When I first got the Wenge plinth I thought it was perfect. Now that I have the Ebony, I prefer it's look. posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI think CES hotel rooms are such a poor venue, demos are done with audiophile (or only great sounding) recordings in hope of decent sound. The problem is, by the end of the second day I'm r... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
THIS OLD HOUSE01-23-09: PdreherBeautiful house... well done!See, keeping the thread alive with silly posts allowed enough time for others to see how beautiful this... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
THIS OLD HOUSEThen would the power company have Dominion over my sound? posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
THIS OLD HOUSEWhen do I move in? posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 ProjectCpk,The MK3 and power supply has been shipped off for electrical modifications. When I get it back I'll return to comparisons. posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 ProjectI was told density is one of the prime descriptors of metals ability to absorb energy. Our first thought was Phosphorous Bronze or Tungsten but both were crazy expensive.Here's a density sc... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 ProjectFcrowder wrote: I have used the Einstein phono stage for about two years and have very similar feelings to those which Albert expressed.For those that do... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 ProjectHi Albert,Interesting comments on the Einstein phono stage. Is it quieter in your system than the Aesthetix Io? Do you think that the balanced version of the Einstein wou... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 ProjectTonight a new member of my group brought his phono for audition, it was the single ended version of the Einstein. I was very surprised, this unit is quiet, neutral and detailed without addi... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 ProjectFerrari, There's quite a bit of conversation about the Levinson at Tape Project forums, I found lots of interesting threads there. Good suggestion and something I did not know about. posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 ProjectThat's a possible test, but then you have the electronics of the tape machine that alters the sound. A Technics sounds different than an Ampex ATR and both are different than the Studer.Sev... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 ProjectLast week at CES I had a short conversation with Alvin at GP Audio. He congratulated me for moving to direct drive and then began to explain how his DD design was superior to everything on the mark... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 ProjectMicrostrip, I dont know much about the three phase motor controller for the SP10, I'm pretty sure it's only usable with the MK2, not MK3. I'm working on tearing down my MK3 this weekend. I... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI somehow missed that, wonder what room they were in? posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemMy response will likely appear strange because the three things that stand out are strictly because I have not seen or heard them until this CES. King Sound Electrostatic speakers (China) posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemMtkhl567, stressed is an appropriate description.I captured 1015 images of rooms and product at the Venetian for Audiogon, perhaps a new speed and stress record? Hopefully some of the image... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemLohanimal, Many people prefer the EMT rigs totally stock, just as delivered from the factory. I have not had enough EMT experience to voice an opinion. I would however, love to read... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemJeffrey, there was one fellow that owned a Micro Seiki RX5000, he was part of my group a few years ago before we lost touch with each other. I heard it several times in his system, but not ... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemLohanimal, that table is limited only by what you do with tonearm and cartridge. Fcrowder (Fred), call my cell if you can't find me. I'm assigned full time at the Venetian but plan on going... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemLohanimal,This all began nearly 5 years ago, my Lenco showed me what a rim drive / direct drive could do in my system and peaked my interest in the technology. posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 ProjectThsalmon, the plinths are available through me, are you interested in something other than a plinth?I should warn you, the guy is a furniture builder, recently completed a custom document c... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI think about Ronnie a lot, I keep expecting to go to CES and see him, but we know that cannot be. I recently received some small color prints of Erin, Ronnie's baby girl. I say baby girl b... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemExcellent, hope you are enjoying your new phono. I had the Tutay phono stage in my system and one thing for sure, it responds to tube swaps in a big way. I don't know what Tom sent you but... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 ProjectGerry, I'm gushing with pride after that very flattering comment. Maybe my fine arts degree is helping design as well as my photography career. posted over 17 years ago | View comment |