Albert Porter's SystemAlbert,At this point, I can't recall if you tested the NVS on your Vibraplane or just on the isolation pad that it comes with. I noticed a tremendous improvement in the bass performance of my u... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemIndividual audio goals is an interesting topic. Perhaps Lharasim should initiate such a tread.I don't want to speak for Albert, so I will not attempt to explain what I think he has already ... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, Have you had a chance to try the steel ballast plates on your Vibraplane? Also, could you talk a bit about your recent tone arm tests? Thanks. posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Voice Of Living PresenceSyntax, nice story about the amps with the small speakers. I, too, have big amps and small(ish) speakers and love the combination. I drink tea, and the same thing has happened to me.I was a... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Rockitman's SystemRockit, have you compared the Graham Supreme to either the Talea or the Reed? You mention those as your next upgrades, yet you seem extremely pleased with the Graham. I envy the adjustability of th... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Voice Of Living PresenceOne of the issues I see between the active and passive units is the constant maintenance of platform height and level. With my passive unit, I must re-inflate the pistons and then confirm height an... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Voice Of Living PresenceThank you Dertonarm. I'm curious about the difference between the active and passive Vibraplane units. Perhaps I will start a thread.... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemSimply gorgeous. That is one of the best looking turntables I've ever seen. Stunning. Congratulations. posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHi Albert,Have you ordered the ballast steel plate for you Vibraplane? I'm curious to learn if you get the same results as I did by preloading the VP. Thanks. posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert,Any early opinions on the NVS that you would like to share? How do the SME 312S and Talea II compare on the new table?Regards,Peter posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
OTLs and ESLsLewm,Great collection of turntables. Congratulations. Could you describe how the Denon DP80 compares to the MkIII and to the Lenco? Denons seem to be available still and I'm curious about t... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Voice Of Living PresenceHello Syntax,Thank you for that very thorough explanation. I also enjoyed reading Drajreynolds' comments. I agree the Vibraplane is a relative bargain for the price and compared to the competit... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert,Are you planning to mount the SME 312S/AirTight Supreme combo to the NVS also? As you are so familiar with the sound of that combination, I would think it too would inform you very preci... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Voice Of Living PresenceSyntax, Congratulations on a wonderful system which must sound great. I respect your experience and I have a few questions regarding your turntables.I notice that you have two passive Vibraplan... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Suteetat's SystemSuteetat,I notice you have the AirTight Supreme. I have the regular PC-1. Could you describe what you like about your cartridge and which other cartridges you compared it to? Thanks. posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Sublime SoundPettyfeversk and Rugyboogie,Thanks so much for your comments. I really appreciate the advice and support I have gotten from this forum. The system just gives me a lot of joy. What a fun hobby. posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
analogue and diamondsAndro, I had the exact same problem as you describe, and then yesterday, it suddenly worked fine. I have no explanation. posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHi Albert,No, I have not heard the Minus K, but from what I understand, it is ordered with a weight range in mind, and then it is adjusted, leveled and you're done. The active Vibraplane wi... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert,Sounds like you have the makings for another business, though shipping costs and packaging could seriously cut into profits. You are well on your way to reaping further sonic gains. ... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemCongratulations Albert, I can only imagine the sound. For a rough guide, if the improvement from adding the Vibraplane under my turntable was about a 10, then adding the ballast was about a... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHello Albert,I just emailed you some photos. The $275 was for regular 1" plate steel. I figured that using the same metal as the Vibraplane made the most sense. I looked into slate, granit... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, I had precisely that done for my Vibraplane. I had a guy cut with his water jet a piece of plate steel 24" X 20" X 1 ". It weighs 136 lbs. I found a piece of roofing rubber t... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, I suspect that once you settle on the Talea II on the NVS as the best possible table/arm combo, it'll really just come down to Mike with his A90 and you with your AirTight. That is until Mi... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThanks Albert. I remember that you have the 312S and a while back we discussed the differences between it and the V12, the fixed headshell and dynamic VTF of the latter being the biggest di... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert,Thank you for that comparison between the SME and Talea II. The SME is known for its bass performance but otherwise has seemed to fall out of fashion. I find it encouraging that you ... posted over 14 years ago | View comment |