This Stereophile “Class A” rated phono preamp has been a part of our record label’s reference system but now its time to find it a new home.
Over the years there have been a number of versions of the Basis Exclusiv as the designer Freidrich Schaefer continued to make improvements. In 2008, the...
Just came back from seeing night 3 of King Crimson in NYC. Incredible set list that primary mines the 70s catalog, interspersed with improvs.
Fripp assembled a seven piece band that is simply mind boggling. If the tour comes your way don't miss it. The set encapsulated everything I love...
Last week I got in a CD and LP by a band called Trioscapes. It came totally out of left field and I can't pry it out of my player. They are a progressive fusion trio led by Between The Buried And Me bassist Dan Briggs. Its a punk jazz mix of King Crimson, Zappa, Mahavishnu Orchestra...
Has anyone had any experience with the Rockport Capella 2? *I've always had a bit of a minor obsession with it and all things Rockport (I own the Aquila). *I've only seen two come up for sale on Audiogon over the years and almost made an offer on one about 5 years ago but got cold feet.
Does...
I'm currently using an ASR Basis Exclusiv phono stage. I'm considering making a change. My criteria is simple - balanced and solid state. The Einstein Turntables Choice and Boulder 1008 are on my radar.
I was wondering if anyone here is familiar with either of these phono stages and if...