The Rig mkIIIBlakeaudio,Thanks for the kind words. After extensive research I found a fantastic neurosurgeon and I am confident that he will take good care of me.If you're looking to upgrade your Sc... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
The Rig mkIIIHbarrel,Thanks for the compliment. Carl's designs are truly genius. You should post your HT setup.Blakeaudio,I purchased the Scout with the upgraded platter and bearing factory inst... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Not so badGreat system.Before you invest in a Lutron system, check out Litetouch. I have designed many full home lighting control systems and Litetouch is my favorite. It's not as slick equipment-wis... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
The Rig mkIIISystem edited: Thanks to the free "Wanted to Buy" ads here at the 'gon, I got a great deal on a VPI Tonearm cable to mate with my Scout. Thanks AudiogoN! posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
The Rig mkIIISystem edited: Just received the VPI Scout. Looking forward to getting her set up. posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
The Rig mkIIISystem edited: I'm really enjoying the addition of the Meridian 506.20 to the system. posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albertporter Lenco projectLovely work! Will this be set up for 78's only? posted about 20 years ago | View comment | |
The Rig mkIIIGfloyd53,I read one of your threads and I bet you're enjoying the BAT gear. Just a little FYI, I have heard a pair of 801 Matrix S3 with North Creek external crossovers, driven with the PA160 m... posted about 20 years ago | View comment | |
The Rig mkIIIGfloyd53,My mistake, I meant update the mkII's to mkIIA status. I have stockpiled some lovely Sylvania 6SN7 GTB's and really enjoy their sonic signature. I'm not sure I'd like 12AU7's in the in... posted about 20 years ago | View comment | |
The Rig mkIIIRnm4,Honestly, I didn't consider your comments critical. I agree with you about spending on sources. I've just been gathering gear as I find it (and can afford it), in no particular order, not ... posted about 20 years ago | View comment | |
The Rig mkIIIGfloyd53,They are indeed the mkII's. I have been considering sending them back to Kevin at VAC to have the mkIII update. I love them dearly and don't plan on replacing them. However, I acquired... posted about 20 years ago | View comment | |
Penultimate SystemThanks for all your input. Great food for thought. Happy listening. posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Penultimate SystemHere are a few links regarding the XX-1:http://www.high-endaudio.com/RC-Cartridges.html posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Penultimate SystemThe XX-1 is now discontinued, replaced by the XX-2 (different design). My only experience with it is hearing my friends. He originally had his mounted on a VPI HW-19 MK-4, can't remember what arm. ... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Penultimate SystemMy system is set up on the short wall of a small room - 9'x13'. It sounds like the narrower soundstage of the PX-2 would work well for me. Plus, the forward presentation would work well with the ex... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
The Rig mkIIISystem edited: I've been playing around with budget (garage sale) analog rigs. I was pleasantly surprised with the performance of the T-20, still getting the PF-30 set up. These are only bandaids, ... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Penultimate SystemIvanj,I noticed that you have changed your analog front end. How better does the PX-2 perform than the LP-12? I've been very curious about the PX-2 and PX-3. BTW, nice rig! posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
The Rig mkIIISystem edited: I finally acquired a pair of Black Orpheus biwires for the Alon I mkII. I am enjoying the results - much improved, sonic tone is very neutral now. posted about 21 years ago | View comment | |
It's a start!!Looks to me like you're off to a good start. The number one way to improve any system - be it starter or megabuck - is speaker placement. Maggies are tricky to place, but when you get it right, you... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Addictive hobbyI have owned Adcom gear in the past. Adcom can be quite bright, with a grainy midrange. If you want to take some of this brightness out, without major upgrades, try copper interconnects and speaker... posted over 22 years ago | View comment |