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In the Thread: The K&K SE hybrid phono stage: a report
Post Subject: Pay Day!Posted by Paul S on: 1/7/2016
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Today was dark and rainy, and the electricity was much better than I have heard it for some time. Though I have not listened a lot since I did the recent changes, the parts seem to be breaking in nicely. Today I listened first to some Brahms Intermezzos (Gould), then I put on a nice copy of the Richter/Leinsdorf version of Brahms PC2 that I love so much (last PC2 session was Cliburn). Mark M had cleaned this LP with his ultra-sonic cleaner thing-ee, and noise was pretty much limited to tape hiss. The cartridge was dialed in and I noted no mis-tracking. The K&K has definitely "gained dynamics", with bigger swings, and the soundfield is very big. All musical lines are clear without being highlighted, according to the recording. This LP is very satisfying to me, even when clearly heard as a recording, and the changes are so far all for the good of good Music. Parts at all frequencies and dynamic ranges are well balanced and available for special attention, only if desired. With the system performing as it does now, my biggest "problem" is that my room could be bigger. Unless there is some sort of unexpected reversal, I heartily recommend the full palette of "upgrades" offered by K&K as worth the effort, and certainly they are worth the minimal cost.
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