Albert Porter's System

I did for approximately two years but with electricity prices going through the roof, I now cycle the system on just before listening.

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Jake,Buying all NOS tubes for the Io is a big investment. Here are my recommendations from Audiogon threads back in 2001.TUBES FOR AESTHETIXRegarding the ...

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Albert Porter's System

Yes, the Walker Black Diamond with Black Gate motor controller is a big step up from the Kuzma. As for associated gear, I've tried several AC cables from wall to Walker motor controller and...

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Albert Porter's System

Azjake,Assuming you have the Stabi XL and airline, I've heard a direct comparison between it and the older Walker table, both with Koetsu Jade installed (exact same cartridge in each).<...

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System edited: Equipment added

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Albert Porter's System

Laupl, contact info is as follows:Transition AudioTom Tutay850-244-3041.He is not an internet guy, so just call and speak with him. My guess is the Dali crossover like mine ...

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System edited: Upgraded Walker Proscenium, corrected data.

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I've not heard the Pass Labs with Dali Megaline, but the 350.5 is reported to have very good sound. The only concern I would have, the Dali is very resolved and combined with the stock tran...

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Albert Porter's System

I may have mentioned CE Distribution, particularly if you're looking for Russian Wing C. The only problem, you have to have an account to buy from CE. You're welcome to call me to discuss. ...

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A DIY Turntable Project

Ken,Do you remember the expression "Tri-Power"? The term coined by Pontiac for their triple carburated 347 cubic inch V8 powered cars.Good name for the turntable :^).

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Matt, perhaps with that large an investment you should consider listening before you buy. You're welcome to listen to my Megalines with tube crossover.If you're interested, just drop me an ...

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Matt, I prefer the Dali Megaline with tube crossover first, the MM2 as second choice and Kharma Midi third.The Dali is a line source, so it overcomes many obstacles in room acoustic...

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Matt, the tube crossover not only reduces distortion, it increases high frequency resolution and textures while increasing bass punch.I have so much more bass now, one member of my audio gr...

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What do I need to upgrade now???

Hey, can I do those "things."Hello.Cello.Hello Nate0o.Now I feel better, part of the club.

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What do I need to upgrade now???

Hey, can I do those "things."Hello.Cello.Hello Nate0o.Now I feel better, part of the club.

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The European Perspective

I love the elegant design, simplicity and quality you European guys put into your space. Your room is absolutely beautiful !

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Albert Porter's System

Nate,You are the perfect listener aren't you?Eldartford:If one likes the planar dispersion pattern (and not everyone does), and can tolerate the "ugly ro...

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Eldartford, the Maggie is a wonderful speaker, one of the best in the world in my opinion. As you know, Magneplanar uses ribbons except for bass. The ribbon used in the Dali is a seven foot...

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Hello Dev.The Dali Megaline doesn’t sound like other speakers, yet it shares characteristics with several on my top ten list. It's not a perfect design, it has strengths and weaknesses ...

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That's a very generous offer, allowing me a listen to one of your tapes.I'm considering subscribing to the Tape Project but after listening to samples of some of the music on AMG I'm torn o...

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Ken, thanks for the well wishes. I'm much better and getting back to normal.Do you know anyone who has signed up for the Tape Project? Perhaps it's too new to have any material released whe...

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Thank you Ray, sorry for being slow to respond.I recently acquired the Richard Thompson MoFi LP that's made up of live recordings from 1985 trough 2003. I forgot what an excellent guitar pl...

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Thank you Larry. I remained in bed for four days thinking I had the stomach virus my son was afflicted with the previous week.I guess it's fortunate I survived. I still have to go back for ...

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My sincere thank you to everyone for the well wishes. I would have responded earlier but the severe winds across North Texas put 160K of us without power for nine hours.Mitch4t, I can do mo...

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Five entry points into my mid section to repair the burst appendix, fortunately they failed to finish me off. I think they tried, between doses of iodine and barium for CT scans followed tw...

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