Recent content by Carpinus

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    Audioquest Dragonfly USB-C

    That’s a lot of graphs!
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    Audioquest Dragonfly USB-C

    True, but these days isn’t USB-C more likely to be used than USB-A?
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    Audioquest Dragonfly USB-C

    Hello! I’ve had my eye on an Audioquest Dragonfly Cobalt for a while, and am intrigued that it hasn’t been updated to USB-C so it no longer needs a Dragontail. Does anyone know if that’s on the cards, or if there’s a technical reason why it can’t happen?
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    JVC A-X5

    Would you recommend any servicers?
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    JVC A-X5

    Good advice. Thank you.
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    JVC A-X5

    I’ve read lots about this being a cracking amp, but mostly threads from 15years ago. Is it still a winner, would you say?
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    Phono Amps

    What would you look at?
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    Phono Amps

    Thanks everyone. Cartridge it is!
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    Phono Amps

    I’ll check it out! Thanks!
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    Phono Amps

    Thank you. To clarify, are you suggesting upgrading the cartridge instead to an Ortofon 2M Red? I think the Tube Box DS3 might be overkill!
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    Phono Amps

    Thank you! I guess I’m looking at Ortofon 2M Red or Goldring E3 in that case. Any thoughts?
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    Phono Amps

    Might be. How’s your cartridge?!
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    Phono Amps

    Oops. Thank you!
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    Phono Amps

    I’ve got a 2017 Rega Planar Record Store Day turntable - essentially a Planar 1 and RP3 hybrid. Rega carbon cartridge I think. Sending through to a Denon DM3 system. I reckon I’ll be in the market for an amp upgrade next year, but passing the phono amp on to a friend who needs one, and using the...
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    Duplicate! Ignore!

    Hello! I have a Project PhonoBox MM which I’m thinking of upgrading. Does anyone know how I can audition both a Cambridge Audio Duo AND a Rega Fono MM Mk5? Am I right in thinking that Richer Sounds is the sole dealer for Cambridge Audio, and doesn’t stock Rega? Thanks.