It’s a bit clinical at the moment Myles. Needs that warm upThat looks like it means business, really good accessible flexibility too. Like mine but with the added mono functionality etc.
Few issues here over the past few months John. Mainly the house, leaks, tree falling on roof, nothing majorJon, I'd be happy to bring my Nords to yours, once you pull your finger out and sort this bake off that you've been threatening since forever.
That’s just pure filth! Please keep it covered up!!
Lovely! I guess you read @Beobloke ’s review? Check out the superb noise and overload performance too.Well, sadly the enjoyment didn’t last long. Started to get various issues with loading or internal failures. I’m not one to get yet another one and it’s out of stock with no ETA so it’s over. Sad because it was producing some pretty decent sounds that were unusual at this price point.
So, inbound is the R35
Briefly but I’m very open minded. I originally sold the Sugden because the opportunity was there without loss and it made someone coming back into Hifi very happy. He lived locally and I set up his system with my Sugden as he was unable to due to health. I had a lot of pleasure doing it and seeing his face when the stylus hit the groove… anyway back on track, I had three I wanted to try at less money which was the Teac, Primare and the Tron. Flexibility was key so the Tron lost, the Teac was fully balanced and ticked all the boxes but reliability failed so in comes the R35Lovely! I guess you read @Beobloke ’s review? Check out the superb noise and overload performance too.
https://www.hifinews.com/content/primare-r35-phono-preamplifier
Interesting reading the hifi news lab report. They recommend use of the sb sonic filter if you have reflex bass loaded speakers - why would that be? My phono has a sub sonic filter but it doesn’t seem to make any difference in my system, but my bass cabinets are sealed. What is the point of this filter generally?Lovely! I guess you read @Beobloke ’s review? Check out the superb noise and overload performance too.
https://www.hifinews.com/content/primare-r35-phono-preamplifier
It stops the ported woofer flapping excessively on the slightest warp. Any cartridge less than ideally matched to arm mass can ‘bulge’ in the subsonic area where’s there’s no useful music. But it drains the amp of power and heats up your woofer, so is best filtered out.Interesting reading the hifi news lab report. They recommend use of the sb sonic filter if you have reflex bass loaded speakers - why would that be? My phono has a sub sonic filter but it doesn’t seem to make any difference in my system, but my bass cabinets are sealed. What is the point of this filter generally?
Such a shame. I have used Tascam recording products since the 80s and my wife has a ten year old micro system so it’s sad that both you and @nomore landings have had problems with Teac new offerings. Best of luck with the new gear.Well, sadly the enjoyment didn’t last long. Started to get various issues with loading or internal failures. I’m not one to get yet another one and it’s out of stock with no ETA so it’s over. Sad because it was producing some pretty decent sounds that were unusual at this price point.
So, inbound is the R35
The Primare is more than the £1000 mark Dom but is extremely flexible as was the Teac. The Tron was another option but fixed gain and resistance. My Benz is a 0.8mV output so having a phonostage that has flexibility in the gain is a must.Such a shame. I have used Tascam recording products since the 80s and my wife has a ten year old micro system so it’s sad that both you and @nomore landings have had problems with Teac new offerings. Best of luck with the new gear.
May I suggest a Trilogy 906. I thought that it was the best stage at £1000
Best of luck. The Trilogy 906 is adjustable and to my ears was the only stage that could complete with my custom valve stage. But not a surprise as Trilogy make valve gear. Maybe worth a listen. https://hifiplus.com/articles/trilogy-audio-systems-906-phono-stage/The Primare is more than the £1000 mark Dom but is extremely flexible as was the Teac. The Tron was another option but fixed gain and resistance. My Benz is a 0.8mV output so having a phonostage that has flexibility in the gain is a must.
If you get the Benz bang on, it’s an extremely wonderful performer.
What the Teac was good at was measuring capacitance including the phono cable. It was a nice touch but I just had my doubts on reliability after the failure.
Hifi is a lot of money generally and getting it right as you know is paramount.
I have been offered a class D amp to try out too so I can give my verdict driving the Harbeths. I have no concerns on them driving the Harbeths but need to be convinced on the midrange. The last class D hardened the sound but that was 10 years ago.
I’ve got the R32 Jon not balanced but sounds lovely and built like a brick houseWell, sadly the enjoyment didn’t last long. Started to get various issues with loading or internal failures. I’m not one to get yet another one and it’s out of stock with no ETA so it’s over. Sad because it was producing some pretty decent sounds that were unusual at this price point.
So, inbound is the R35