System edited: I finally found what was missing: The Cremona Auditor M.

ngeorge October 05, 2009 06:14

System edited: Finally!

ngeorge October 04, 2009 03:20

System edited: Added a few items, or listing ones I missed the first time around. Happy listening!

ngeorge January 11, 2008 15:35

Ngeorge; I have a 47 Labs demo lined up. I'm also very intrigued by the Konus Audio Essence speaker and the whole single driver, transmission line design concept. It seems promising for small rooms and smaller scale music, but I haven't heard much from users - care to elaborate on your experience a bit?

panderso January 25, 2006 23:18

Hi Robm321,

Time to save up again! In the mean time, looking for one that will be a keeper for awhile.

Thanks,
George

ngeorge September 28, 2005 02:19

Great system!

"My digital front end still beats my analog system"

Get a better TT set up and that won't be the case.

robm321 September 27, 2005 20:58

System edited: I'm starting to like my vinyl setup as much as I do my digital system. Lucky to have the best of both worlds!

ngeorge September 27, 2005 02:54

George,

Yes, 47Lab components have allowed me to get off the merry-go-round. I haven't heard everything available nor can any blanket statement of good, better, best be made regarding the products I have experienced. Only since my current reference system has been in place do I feel most confident with comparative product listening. But, I no longer feel the need to change. So, I may never know if something has the potential to give me better performance than I am getting now.

There are many brands and system opportunities, but finding the one most musical to you is a journey. We happened to take the same path and like you, it has been the right one for me!

I think I will have to listen to a pair of Konus Essence someday.

Regards,
Randy

rny January 13, 2004 19:08

Hi Randy,

One of each.

You're a 47'er, too? I'm sure you've tried many brands before the 47 Lab - right? There's none more musical, I think.

Why don't you list your system; you know, for posterity!

Best,
George

ngeorge January 13, 2004 03:42

George, very nice! We follow the same path. How many Humpties and Dumpties are in your system?

Regards,
Randy

rny January 12, 2004 19:50

Thanks for the tip!

Although I've never heard of these Walker Valid Points, I most definitely will seek them out. You don't happen to have more info, do you?

Best,
George

ngeorge January 08, 2004 18:15

Several years ago when I purchase my Basis 2000, I was trying to decide whether to spring for the suspension of the 2001 (extra $1000). I was using a Graham 2.0 and Benz H20. The local dealer was kind enough to help me with some comparison demos. What we found was that replacing the the four pods/towers of the 2000 with Walker Vaild Points yeilded better performance than the suspension of the 2001. It was easy enough to compare as you could take the 2001 and just remove the suspension and replace with the Walker cones. The lower octaves were much better defined and overall had better focus. Another significant improvement I found was placing the turntable on a solid maple platform (4 inches thick) sourced from Mapleshade and their Isoblocks under the maple. My room is on the second floor of my house and the turntable is on a Target wall mounted stand.

tellefsen January 01, 2004 16:24

Hi Phild,
That's one move I'm heading to: a Shelter. Another is adding the suspension to upgrade the table to a 2001.
George

ngeorge December 31, 2003 03:05

The Glider is a great cartridge in it's price range, but there is a lot more information passed by better cartridges. Switching to the Benz Ruby 2 was a big step up. If I were to do it today, I'd check out a Shelter cartridge.

phild December 30, 2003 17:20

A few more moves? Like picking up a pair of speakers? = D

viggen December 30, 2003 15:23