Recent content by jfrech
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Nagra HD Pre Amp arrived today
I'd add the dCS Vivaldi Apex to your list...great match with the Nagra HD Pre...- jfrech
- Post #86
- Forum: Power Amplifiers and Preamplifiers Forum
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Schroder LT x Kuzma 4 point x Graham Elite x SME V-12
Correct, I use Grand Prix Audio Silverstone F1 racks which have some sway to them, plus was on a 2nd floor so some flex in the floor joists. -
Schroder LT x Kuzma 4 point x Graham Elite x SME V-12
I used a Lyra Atlas, I have a friend that had a Lyra Etna and Olympus. I know the Lyras are a good match... -
Schroder LT x Kuzma 4 point x Graham Elite x SME V-12
I agree with your points. I'll add that I've since moved from my 4-point to the Safir-9, it's a MUCH better arm in all areas. At this point, it's, by far, the favorite arm I've owned vs the SME IV.Vi, Tri-Planar, LT, Centroid and the previous 4-point. -
Nagra HD phono prototype
Ditto, I land a lot around 55. But as hi as 75 low about 45. I hear what you're hearing ...- jfrech
- Post #70
- Forum: Phonostages
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Grand Prix Audio Monaco 3.0 turntable
I did the new motor, new bearing, new platter coating, I am sure a few other things, but skipped the quick change arm board. Saved a buck but wondering If I really want that too now that I have my Safir 9 arm with no interchangeable head shells...- jfrech
- Post #119
- Forum: Turntables
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Grand Prix Audio Monaco 3.0 turntable
Hi, Tima, link didn't work for me. I was charged $19.5k for the 3.0 Computer and $14.5 for the battery from my dealer. And I did them once at a time (battery wasn't quite done at the time). The computer alone on a Monaco 2.0 is a BIG deal (I had the 2.0 at the time). Then I added the...- jfrech
- Post #117
- Forum: Turntables
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Transparent Audio: Gen 6 Announcement
Once you hear it, the price isn't (as) obscene. It is crazy good and on the order of better preamps and amps or new speakers. It's a significant performance increase in the areas of realism, extension, palpability, MUCH more quiet and resolution, but portrayed so naturally.- jfrech
- Post #218
- Forum: Audio Cable Forum
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Transparent Audio: Gen 6 Announcement
You got it. It's all there, just presented in a more natural and musically rich way. A few weeks ago a violin quartet was playing at the airport. What I heard there live, no amplification, sounds just like what I hear with Transparent cabling... I do like Transparents upgrade program, let's...- jfrech
- Post #215
- Forum: Audio Cable Forum
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Upcoming Nagra turntable
Nagra is really on a roll with new products. It's great to see a super high end company flourishing ! I think you are right, they've sold that run of tables...I am very curious how this sounds. Doesn't seem to be major differences, a lower end platter, power supply, and copper arm cable...- jfrech
- Post #206
- Forum: Turntables
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Rockport Lyra
Congratulations ! YES they are heavy, I had 5 piano mover to get up my stairs. I bet you move them around some as they break in. I found very small 1 cm changes you can hear...even rake angle on the footers. It's a fun process, then all of sudden your like, don't change it again, that's the...- jfrech
- Post #266
- Forum: Rockport Technologies Speaker Forum
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Kuzma SAFIR 9
I can use some help on VTA adjusting. My dealer and I got it 100% dialed in for 180g records. Listening, measuring, adjusting, listening until we both agreed that's the spot. It's a wonderful arm and clearly can hear very small changes. With out any markings on the cylinder that holds the... -
Nagra HD Pre Amp arrived today
Ouch !- jfrech
- Post #82
- Forum: Power Amplifiers and Preamplifiers Forum
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Nagra HD Pre Amp arrived today
Who has tried different tubes in their HD Pre or Phono? I have RTC labeled Mullard 7308's in my phono stage and Amperex Miniwatt 7308's in my preamp. I think I like the Amperex better, more even, more dynamic, more extended. The mallards are still pretty darn nice with a bit of warmth and...- jfrech
- Post #80
- Forum: Power Amplifiers and Preamplifiers Forum
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Kuzma SAFIR 9
I don’t think it sounded hard. Definitely a different sonic portrayal than I am used to. I am 100% thrilled with my Cardas Clear wired Safir. Glad I went this route.
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