Thanks for the thoughts. It does make sense. The VPI is great but I have to keep it in the basement and don't use it when my wife is around. I am thinking it would be nice to have one easy to use and leave around.
Neil
That is very interesting. Perhaps you might have some thoughts. I have a VPI 17.5 that has worked flawlessly for many years. I bought an early version of the Audiodesk and it worked well, for about 400 cleans. It is clearly not designed to be worked (though my business partner was able...
Delighted it’s back to your liking. I do leave it on all the time now. I was lucky enough to have Ed Meitner and his crew over last week to our audio club. They make great equipment.
I thought of not replying as you clearly have quite a dislike, and I respect that but I will beg to disagree. I was almost going to get out of vinyl, after 45 years, this really revitalized my interest. I was not joining any club, and any of my friends, musical or audiophile, have been...
That's interesting. I have played a little with this, mostly by accident, and I have not noticed an enormous amount of difference but that may just be my lack of hearing :)
I won't suggest that anyone can be wrong, its merely opinion. I have always looked for 'natural' presentation that conveys emotion. The Grand Master has done that better than any source I have had in my system or heard in others. But just my two cents. I think if you are considering optical...
I bought their interconnects many years ago and liked them a lot. Herr Strassner was always very helpful when there were any questions. Glad to hear the power cables are good too.
Of interest here is a review of the Emm labs DS-EQ1. I would concur completely
https://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/equipment-reviews/1738-emm-labs-ds-eq1-optical-phono-preamplifier
I have also heard the DS-EQ2 and it is phenomenal at its price.
Well done.