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    Grado RS-1i versus RS-2i

    I'm trying to decide if I should spend the extra $$$ for the Grado RS-1i over the RS-2i.  Is there a significant difference between these models to justify the $200 price difference? 
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    Eddie Current Transcription Phono Preamp?

    I loaded my Telefunken smooth plate 12AX7's into the TA and my first impressions are that the highs are a little crisper and more open. The bass seems less in quantity, although maybe a bit tighter, than with the stock tubes. I don't know if I prefer these expensive NOS Tele's over the stock...
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    Eddie Current Transcription Phono Preamp?

    This is a SOTA Nova Series V vacuum turntable in birdsye maple with an SME 309 tonarm and Ortofon Kontrapunkt B cartridge. The amp headphone/preamp is (of course!) an Eddie Current Zana Deux SE. Quote: Originally Posted by techenvy Dude! what table and amp is that? very nice...
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    Eddie Current Transcription Phono Preamp?

    Here's what Craig told me about the theory of operation... "The three RIAA time constants are employed passively. The first half of the 12AX7 drives the 3180uS, and 318uS time constants, the second half of the same tube tube drives the 75uS time constant. In addition the TA employs a fourth...
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    Eddie Current Transcription Phono Preamp?

    My TA is very, very quiet with the stock tubes. I have to turn up the volume on my Zana Deux SE to absurd levels to hear ANY hiss or 'tube rush'. At normal listening levels, the rig is silent. I have some Telefunken smooth plate 12AX7's (matched pair with balanced sections) that I intend to try...
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    Eddie Current Transcription Phono Preamp?

    I got an email from Craig indicating that two caps can be snipped out of the circuit, reducing MC gain by a few dB and supposedly very slightly improving sound quality. I am reluctant to do this because I like the TA very much as it is. Has anyone tried this minor tweak? If so, how do you like...
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    Eddie Current Transcription Phono Preamp?

    I have no desire to pull the unit out and pop the top again just for pics, as the TA is sitting comfortably in my equipment rack pumping out some amazing sound. I have had various nice phono stages up to $3500 in my system, and the Eddie Current TA is definitely not shamed by any of them. In...
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    Eddie Current Transcription Phono Preamp?

    Yes, the Graham Slee Reflex and Elevator units together cost around $2500 new. Thanks for your comments...
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    Eddie Current Transcription Phono Preamp?

    Thanks! No, I haven't tried a lower loading on my Kontrapunkt B. I am missing an extra pair of jumpers which are necessary to adjust the TA to the lower 37.5 ohm setting, but Craig is sending me a pair. My previous phono preamp (Graham Slee Reflex/Elevator combination - will be for sale on...
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    Eddie Current Transcription Phono Preamp?

    My Transcription Amplifier (TA) arrived today. My first album through it was Mobile Fidelity's remastered Rush - Permanent Waves. It sounds spectacular! There's TONS of gain on tap, and background noise is virtually nonexistant. How Craig managed that with tubes is a mystery to me. The fit and...
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    Eddie Current Transcription Phono Preamp?

    Mine should arrive on Thursday according to FedEx tracking...
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    Eddie Current Transcription Phono Preamp?

    I can't really fault the Slee combination. It sounds great (very clean, dynamic, balanced frequency response, etc.). It's just that it makes records sound somewhat 'CD-like'. I don't mind a little coloration to sweeten up the sound a bit. Maybe I'm old-school, but I am a tube lover and I want my...
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    Eddie Current Transcription Phono Preamp?

    No replies... Oh, well. I went ahead and ordered one anyway!
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    Beyerdynamic to launch new top headphone at IFA -- called T1

    My only amp is a Zana Deux SE and I will buy either a T1 or HD800 as an upgrade to my HD650. If you could please elaborate, why do you *maybe* prefer the T1 over the HD800 on the Zana Deux SE? Thanks... Quote: Originally Posted by SteveM324 I'm liking the T1 more and more now. I've...
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    Eddie Current Transcription Phono Preamp?

    Anybody here running this new phono preamp yet? According to the Eddie Current web site, the first run is shipping. I have a Graham Slee Reflex/Elevator combo (solid state) which sounds very, very good, but I am so pleased with my Zana Deux SE that I am tempted to try another Eddie Current...
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