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"Speakers Corner Records revives classical music powerhouse with new Decca labal reissues! Much can be said about Decca. About how the record label founded in Britain in 1929 grew to be such a classical genre powerhouse, revered by audiophiles for su...
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[quote user="drdna"]Romy, I think you are asking if I have the Edgar subwoofers also. Yes, I do, like giant woodgrain refrigerator in the living room. So I do get some bass response. [/quote]
Yes, I was asking about the Edgar refrigerato...
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[quote user="drdna"]Romy, I think you are asking if I have the Edgar subwoofers also. Yes, I do, like giant woodgrain refrigerator in the living room. So I do get some bass response. [/quote]
Yes, I was asking about the Edgar refrigerato...
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Romy, I believe the cartridges are manufactured form Decca by JS Wright in London.The suspension is less of an issue since the Decca cartridges use a novel transducer. There is no cantilever. The stylus connects directly to a metal foil w...
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Romy,Sorry for your disappointing experience. I did e-mail Warren to say a friend had his Shelter cartridge die and to give him a good deal. It may be true that the Decca is not optimal for your tone arm; I am not sure why this would be t...
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In listening to the very enjoyable Best of Wiener Philharmoniker cd, the differences in sound on the two Decca tracks from the rest of the discs are quite shocking. On my system the Decca's are especially pleasing . The DG see...
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After dealing with a few individuals trying to sell me a FR-7, I've decided to kiss goodbye to this idea and look into the direction which has actually been considered at this site: Decca Jubilee. From several sources the the signals are that this m...
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Somewhere in the thread there was mentioning of the London Reference cartridge. The Positive Feedback this month published a review of the needle.
http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue48/london_reference.htm
The review is idiotic...
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Wow! That review is filled to the brim with so much B.S. I was amazed, all that "You need this special $5000 hookup wire to get the most out of this cartridge" etc. I couldn't believe it. Has the state of audio reviewing truly been reduced to this sa...
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In regard to the noise issue I had with my Pure Power unit in the past, I never noticed it with my tuner or other components, but I mostly listen to the phonograph. In particular the Decca cartridges are incredible as antennas and seem to pick up all...
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[quote user="Paul S"]Adrian, I have not heard this specific cartridge, but the "alive" thing Levi went on and on about certainly rang a Decca bell for me.[/quote]Yes, it has the characteristic alive quality that all other cartridges lack, but without...
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"Speakers Corner Records revives classical music powerhouse with new Decca labal reissues! Much can be said about Decca. About how the record label founded in Britain in 1929 grew to be such a classical genre powerhouse, revered by audiophiles for su...
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Hi Paul,Well, that sounds very intriguing. Of course, the low end Decca cartridges like the Gold are exactly as you describe: infernal, insufferable, tempermental, occasionally wonderful. The new Decca Reference is quite different, i would say as i...
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Romy, I think you are asking if I have the Edgar subwoofers also. Yes, I do, like giant woodgrain refrigerator in the living room. So I do get some bass response.The Decca cartridges sound different from every other cartridge I have heard...
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Agreed. I also had this issue with my Decca cartridge using the Pure Power and physical separation works well....
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Romy, I think you are asking if I have the Edgar subwoofers also. Yes, I do, like giant woodgrain refrigerator in the living room. So I do get some bass response.The Decca cartridges sound different from every other cartridge I have heard...
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[quote user="drdna"]Romy,
I believe the cartridges are manufactured form Decca by JS Wright in London.
The suspension is less of an issue since the Decca cartridges use a novel transducer. There is no cantilever. The stylus connects di...
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Hi Paul,Well, that sounds very intriguing. Of course, the low end Decca cartridges like the Gold are exactly as you describe: infernal, insufferable, tempermental, occasionally wonderful. The new Decca Reference is quite different, i would say as i...
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[quote user="Paul S"]Adrian, I have not heard this specific cartridge, but the "alive" thing Levi went on and on about certainly rang a Decca bell for me.[/quote]Yes, it has the characteristic alive quality that all other cartridges lack, but without...
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In listening to the very enjoyable Best of Wiener Philharmoniker cd, the differences in sound on the two Decca tracks from the rest of the discs are quite shocking. On my system the Decca's are especially pleasing . The DG see...
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RomyYour first question was "Does it do bass"... Yes, and it does it full frequency with great tonality. I am a ribbon panel owner as you may remember and also have modified Tannoys as monitors so I know easily when I am lacking in the bass departmen...
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[quote user="starboy"]In the thread I wrote there is another Mantis owner Bauzace50 (a noted gentleman to myself in terms of transducers) who had a Jubilee as his reference and that with no second thought hit the Bay.[/quote]Did y...
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Romy,Sorry for your disappointing experience. I did e-mail Warren to say a friend had his Shelter cartridge die and to give him a good deal. It may be true that the Decca is not optimal for your tone arm; I am not sure why this would be t...
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Here I am... I've been a Benjamin Britten's fan most of my life... from Simple Symphony Op. 1 to Death in Venice, Noye's Fludde, Ceremony of Carols, the Peter Pears/Benjamin Britten tenor & piano folk songs... to Violin Concerto... I only own and...
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Romy,If you are looking for a cartridge, I would suggest:The London Decca Reference, great tracker, andThe London Decca Jubilee, closer to life, but not as good a tracker.For me, in my system, you remember I use the EdgarHorn Titans, etc., nothing co...
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Hi Paul,Yes, I agree with everything you have said. I love the Well Tempered system because it is extremely simple and elegant, as you say, making it easy to work with.The older top of the line Decca London Jubilee has incredible presence but was no...
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In regard to the noise issue I had with my Pure Power unit in the past, I never noticed it with my tuner or other components, but I mostly listen to the phonograph. In particular the Decca cartridges are incredible as antennas and seem to pick up all...
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After dealing with a few individuals trying to sell me a FR-7, I've decided to kiss goodbye to this idea and look into the direction which has actually been considered at this site: Decca Jubilee. From several sources the the signals are that this m...
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[quote user="Romy the Cat"]Neutrality is fidelity to musically recognized by awareness. Neutrality it is not what is auditable but rather what is delivered. Neutrality does not operate by the language of the communication channel; in fact it is...
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Very good! It is very interesting how you will find the 834PT. Even in stock version (but with OK tubes) I found it demonstrate some interesting qualities. Do not use the 834PT output attenuator of you have one on the unit and make sure that the ...
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