I am now using a cullen modified ps audio gcph for the last 2 years

thius feeds into a balanced switch align with the balanced variable output of the cdp - this is then connected to the active crossovers so that no preamp is required

rothwell attenuators only stayed a few months as they degrade the sound too much

currently considering other phono alternatives - would love to try the balance clearaudio reference as this also has built in volume control

brizonbiovizier July 20, 2010 10:50

System edited: Now using dacapo II CDP - big improvement. Has built in digital volume control. Phono stage is now TEAD MG+ - used with passive volume pot until I can find a phono stage with a built in volume control. Preamp replaced with balanced switch Rothwell 10 db attenuators on inputs of crossovers to reduce gain to improve S/N and increase the usable range of the volume controls

brizonbiovizier November 03, 2007 04:06

Sorry I have never owned the forsell

brizonbiovizier August 07, 2006 03:25

Congratulations on a great system.
Could you please tell me how the Forsell Air Reference CD Transport compares to other transports that you have owned? Have you ever had any problems with it?

exlibris August 06, 2006 12:19

S&B steps and TVC made a huge improvement - as did the new dac! Currently experimenting with loading - may try a few other phono stages for comparison. current setup still a long way ahead of WNA phono.

brizonbiovizier June 26, 2006 05:11

System edited: pre and phono upgraded to S&B transformers decided to keep xbd bought bel canto dac2

brizonbiovizier May 25, 2006 09:16

Yes I think so - I will verify when I see it.

I will keep an ear out for the vger.

brizonbiovizier May 24, 2006 01:09

Which Micro TT does the other guy have - SX 8000 II ?
Heard the Vyger on several occasions - I was stunned every time again and again..

frankpiet May 23, 2006 08:02

Thats cheaper than 4 phono stages!

I am hooking up a transformer next... I heard a tx based unit and it was much better in the bass due to the matching and damping apparently. Its a new area to me.

brizonbiovizier May 23, 2006 07:51

Nick,

I ruled out a switch for now due to the delicate nature of the phono signal. Also the switch box built to a high enough standard was about 500£ so I am holding off for now. Enjoy China. There is some great equipment being made there these days.

dgad May 22, 2006 21:29

No not yet - I have heard a lot of bad things about the vyger though both in reviews and from people that have heard it. I may well be listening to the micro seiki when I get back from china. The owner I found has listened to my deck and now I must go and listen to his. He said the Brinkmann sounded better - more accurate detailed and dynamic. I will check it for myself.

brizonbiovizier May 22, 2006 06:25

Brizonbiovizier: have you had a chance to listen to SX 8000 MK II or Vyger Atlantis in the meantime?
Rgds.

frankpiet May 22, 2006 04:47

Best to put it on a townshend rack or a vibraplane or something. Granite does ring. The brinkmann is superb sounding.

Why not just use a switch on the phono? At least 3 arms?!?

brizonbiovizier May 22, 2006 03:43

Nick,

I am keeping my WNA as I am very happy w. the battery supply. I am doing at least 3 arms so having multiple phono stages make sense for me.

dgad May 21, 2006 20:38

I am contemplating a Brinkman Lagrange purchase.How do you feel about it at this point?Fully happy with it?What about placing it on the top shelf of a finite elemente rack without granite?Do you think that would work?

clfcarney May 21, 2006 20:00

Are you selling your wna also? Sounds like you have upgraditus ;)

brizonbiovizier May 19, 2006 08:55

Yes its sold.

The S&B stepup is highly linear unlike most stepups - I wil let you know how it goes. I am skeptical about tubes so far - I am comparing with a tube phono this weekend. Borbely also makes hybrid phono stages but the top unit above mine is solid state.

brizonbiovizier May 19, 2006 04:47

My next phono will be a tube or hybrid unit. There is a chance of Solid State but something up there. I am mostly anti SUT. Did you sell your WNA?

dgad May 18, 2006 08:21

The BA phono is now assembled - sounds pretty good. Will try it with a stepup pretty soon. I will be upgrading the Django with the S&B core. I have also bought a bel canto dac until the PT is repaired or upgraded. I decided to keep the xbd unit in the end.

brizonbiovizier May 18, 2006 03:17

I will let you know when it is assembled...

brizonbiovizier February 27, 2006 01:08

What difference in sound w. the preamp change?? Also never heard of borbely.

dgad February 25, 2006 14:27

I have bought a borbely custom unit that can drive the tvc. Nope still vinyl. I am selling the WNA unit. The changes are all at the top of the page!

brizonbiovizier February 24, 2006 04:40

Nick,

What did you do with your phono stage? You are going digital? Lots of changes. Tell me how it changed.

dgad February 23, 2006 18:53

Its good - but the lcd on mine has just flaked out.

brizonbiovizier February 22, 2006 03:22

What do think of the Behringer DEQ?

smeyers February 21, 2006 09:28