Jfrech's systemJfrech,Those changes must sound incredible. I'm most interested in your impressions of the Monaco/TriPlanar versus the SME 20/IV.vi, though all of the changes you have made in the last year see... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Sublime SoundHello Jeff,That depends in large part on the speaker you have and their specifications. I have not heard the XA60.5. Your room is slightly smaller in cubic feet (volume) than mine is, so I'd sa... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Sublime SoundSystem edited: Recently updated to latest generation Pass Labs (XA100.5, XP-20) electronics and Air Tight PC1 cartridge aligned with the Mint LP Tractor arc-type protractor. Each change was made a ... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert,Could you share the results of your Coralstone and Air Tight Supreme comparison? I'm sure I speak for those of us who love to read about your trials at the upper reaches of the hobby. I'... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
EscapeismI'm using the Hovland Music Groove 2. It's an improvement over my old Harmonic Technology copper phono cable. Did you inquire about a continuous wire from the cartridge to the phono amp. I don't kn... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
EscapeismHello James,The Onzo is a jello like substance that you dip the stylus into to clean it. It is easy to do a search on Audiogon. Lately, however, I have been using a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser which... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
EscapeismHello SME10. That's a wonderful system. I have the same SME 10 with an SME V arm. I dont use the wire loop protecting the cartridge because it gets in the way of the ONZO zero dust there to dip the... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHi Albert,My PC-1 has about 80 hours of break-in now and it is sounding very good on my SME V. My MINT TRACTOR should be here in about a week and once everything is re-aligned and set up proper... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThanks for the info, Albert. You know I love my SME V and PC-1 combination and just ordered a MINT TRACTOR from Yip. I was not aware of the VTF issue with the spring/weight. I will experiment with ... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Sublime SoundHello James,The Mapleshade system made everything sound very slightly more focused. I went back and forth a few times during the 30-day trial period and noticed slightly better clarity, improve... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert,You have an incredible system which is ever evolving. I've been reading with much interest about your Airtight cartridge and SME arm combination. What do you consider to be the advantage... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
GerryM5's California Main SysNice system Gerry. I'm curious. Does your fireplace effect your soundstage/image? My fireplace also projects out between my two speakers and I am having issues with soundstage depth. Stage width an... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Sublime SoundHello Lapierre,Thanks for the comments. I don't think I mentioned in my review of the amps that they are directly connected via 15' JPS Labs cable to the AC panel ie. no outlets etc. So in esse... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Ozzy SystemNice system, Ozzy. How do you like the new XP-10? What did it replace? I have a Pass-based system and am thinking of replacing my X-1 preamp with either the XP-10 or XP-20 to mate with my new XA100... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Sublime SoundEd, I don't understand your comment. Does "transistor sound" not refer to amps, ie vs. "tube sound"? You seem to imply it has something to do with the choice of my speakers, Ava... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Sublime SoundSystem edited: Just upgraded from the Pass XA160 to the XA100.5 and posted a review. The new amps are more appropriate for the speaker load. posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Parmenter SoundGreat photos and systems. I've just traded my XA160's for a pair of XA100.5's. They should arrive in about 10 days. I also use the X1 and XONO and SME turntable/arm combo. Could you share your list... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Beauty and the Beasts! (deceased)Tommy,Just read that you're thinking of new speakers. Have you read the latest TAS? Magico would be on my short list. Man, you do a lot of upgrading. Your system changes make for some great rea... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Sublime SoundThanks Mark, Jsujo and Nper. I actuall use a VPI 16.5 and L'Art du Son record cleaning solution, Zerodust cartridge cleaner, Z-stat gun and Last Record products. Most of my LPs are in good to excel... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Beauty and the Beasts! (deceased)Tboooe,I've enjoyed reading about your ever-evolving system. I'm interested in the discussion you generated with Audphile1 about the term "organic". I have often seen "organic&qu... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Beauty and the Beasts! (deceased)Tommy, I'm all set with power cords for my amp as they are connected directly to my main AC service panel via JPS labs cable and IEC terminations with excellent results. No outlets or breaks in the... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Beauty and the Beasts! (deceased)Tboooe, I love the new photos. What a difference. That Ref 3/XA160 combo must sound incredible. At some risk, and no offense intended, I wonder if you have ever considered adding vinyl to your supe... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Beauty and the Beasts! (deceased)Tboooe, I noticed your XA160's are up on spikes of some kind. How did this improve the sound of the amps? My XA160's are on the stock feet on my suspended wooden floor and I am considering alternat... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Sublime SoundSystem edited: Added new photos and updated component descriptions. posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Sublime SoundIt's hard to find new music on vinyl. I'm still discovering old music, mostly jazz, reissued on vinyl or in used record stores. I'm also starting to buy some classical music. There is surely no sho... posted about 19 years ago | View comment |