ivanjPenultimate SystemI moved to an 1818 house in the mountains with crappy wiring. I sold:The Accuphase because I shouldn't get any signal except NPR (argh) since there are mountains blocking. T... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
Penultimate SystemThe PXs are a quantum leap forward from the original panels in every respect. They are also MUCH more reliable. Make sure you have the updated backplanes.There is an active market for the o... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Penultimate SystemI had the Complement rebuilt by Ikada-san several years ago to current specs. Rowland were kind enough to handle the rebuild.If you have the correct arm and TT the Ikeda sound is amazing. T... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Penultimate SystemSystem edited: Just updated due to the PX panel update to the SoundLabs. Well worth the $7500 - fantastic. Also, the Complement/Ikeda Rx finally broke in after 100 hours and is the best cartridge I... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mid Range SACD/Electrostatic SystemI ended up preferring the AZ Satori probably because they seemed more transparent and detailed but just as neutral. The caveat is that the AZs were 4' long and the Magnans 10', so there is a bit of... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Penultimate SystemThese reviews redouble my opinion that the XX-1 in the PX2 would be a good match vs. the Linn IN YOUR SITUATION. Btw if the arm doesn't lift on the end this can't be fixed inless you have another t... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Penultimate SystemI think it would be an excellent choice. How have people reviewed the sound characteristics of the XX-1. What are you using for a step-up and preamp? posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Penultimate SystemThe difference I hear between the LP12 and the PX 2 is that the Yamaha has more compact images and a more forward presentation with good front to back depth. The Linn is more easily tuneful and has... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Penultimate SystemSystem edited: I added some pictures of the layout of some of the equipment. posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mid Range SACD/Electrostatic SystemThe Rowland Complement was just rebuilt to Ikeda Rex (top of the line) specs by Mr. Ikeda. I highly recommend Ikeda cartridges - they sound like music. The high impedence mods by Soundlab are excel... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mid Range SACD/Electrostatic SystemThanks. What I foound was replacing the input (Mullard E88CC or Amperex 7308) and driver tubes (Telefunken and Philips/Mullard) on the Wolcotts adds a bit of frequency extension and clarity, and ye... posted about 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mid Range SACD/Electrostatic SystemI live in a rural area with iffy power BUT I am very lucky as far as house power goes. The house was built by an electrician, everything is overbuilt; the music room was originally used as a photog... posted about 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mid Range SACD/Electrostatic SystemUpdate:Add Empirical Audio Holophonic PC RCA/bullets for AccuphaseReplace Adcom 750 with Pass Labs X-1.Replace Cardas Golden Reference with Empirical Holophonic PC XLRUpdate A3 Back... posted about 21 years ago | View comment | |
My Therapy!Jose21, what's acid jazz? Who are some of the artists? I'm from the acid rock era - how does it compare? posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mia's Futureactually the denon tt is fine it doesn't cog. posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
From 'Stats to Horns.... a journeyGood selection but substitute Koetsu and Sound Labs A, M, or U series since you can design the room around the system. posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mid Range SACD/Electrostatic SystemActually the Adcom XLR to XLR is truly balanced. See the Stereophile review. Thansk for the feedback. When the exchequer improves I will check out the Atmasphere - it intruiges me. posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mid Range SACD/Electrostatic SystemOops to previous. I mean active......Can I exceed the performance of the passive 750 in an active truly balanced preamp? Details, please. posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mid Range SACD/Electrostatic SystemIf I use the passive balanced mode only, can I do better than the Adcom 750? IS there an active passive preamp that is better? I am thing of SF, BAT, Pass, ARC, and Atma-Sphere..... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
The room behind the racing library.You may want to consider one of the Allaerts cartridges. posted almost 22 years ago | View comment |