Search results

  1. Nemal1

    SHINDO NO MORE

    ARC Ref 80 might be a suitable alternative. I play music quietly as well, but the dynamics and sudden deep bass notes can surprise me especially if I’m reading. Best of luck with your search.
  2. Nemal1

    Exit Plan

    Being married to a Philippina and owning a house there will be our eventual retirement. They have a different philosophy than here in the Uk where the family look after the older generation which affords a significant assurance should we be unable to fully fend for ourselves in the future.
  3. Nemal1

    New(ish) Sasha DAWs arriving in April

    I’ve installed some room treatment and the ambient levels are very low. Soundstage width extends well beyond the speaker boundaries even at low volume levels. as the post above, they are a relatively easy and efficient speaker and have never experienced any issues with a “punishing load”.
  4. Nemal1

    New(ish) Sasha DAWs arriving in April

    I use audio research mono blocks and have generally always found them to be a good match having previously had system 7 and 8, then Sasha 2 until my present DAW’s. Sorry, but have no experience of the amps you are discussing, but good luck with the new speakers.
  5. Nemal1

    What tonearm(s) are people using with their Koetsu cartridges?

    I use a triplanar uvii se with my Urushi wajima
  6. Nemal1

    Cartridgeman Stylusforce Gauge DFG420

    Good luck Andrew. Totally agree with your comments but sadly Len is no longer around to explain.
  7. Nemal1

    Cartridgeman Stylusforce Gauge DFG420

    Hi Andrew, I’ve tried searching for you as well, including you tube..regrettably without success. it may be time to purchase a new one unfortunately, you may even be able to borrow one for a short time if not in regular use?
  8. Nemal1

    Cartridgeman Stylusforce Gauge DFG420

    Have you tried an online search for this or similar? I used to have the same gauge but it “disappeared” a long time ago.
  9. Nemal1

    Koetsu

    I’ve put my koetsu urushi wajima for sale in hi-fi news, only 35 hours, perfect condition, can demo and photos on request. For sale at £2600 ovno. Anyone here interested is welcome to contact me for more details.
  10. Nemal1

    State-of-the-Art Recordings of Classical Works (SACDs)

    Just ordered the mazell pines of rome esoteric Sacd. It may be the same recording as the original mofi mfqr album. It will be an interesting listen.
  11. Nemal1

    Esoteric vs Accuphase CD Players

    I’ve owned Accuphase dp-70v, dp-85 and lastly 900/901 combination. Whilst working overseas and my ex-wife selling the latter, I started with an esoteric k01 and have a k-01xd with rubidium clock. Both are excellent manufacturers, but wish Accuphase would make silver facias!Never had an issue...
  12. Nemal1

    Are you an audiophile or a music lover?

    I have my system to play music on. I attend concerts and/or festivals as and when practical to do so. I will play vinyl records, CD/SACD’s and even downloads from my iPad whilst at work. No real desire to pigeonhole myself in any way.
  13. Nemal1

    HELP

    Sorry to be a bit obvious, but does your amp have a mm phono input?
  14. Nemal1

    Electronic music: A great way to test your system, work out, file taxes and more ?!

    Vangelis is just the tip of the iceberg. Im familiar with literally hundreds of artists in either this, derived or more traditional Berlin style and would be welcome to share any if of interest.
  15. Nemal1

    Stax and L.T.A. bundle Is this the best?

    You could also look at Mjolnir audio as an alternative?
  16. Nemal1

    Best Countries to Visit?

    We’re presently in the phillipines via Singapore which has become prohibitively expensive. I was once able to purchase equipment up to 50% less than Uk retail after shipping and taxes etc, but starting point is now Uk prices. same applies to vinyl and sacd’s etc. wont be in a hurry to go back...
  17. Nemal1

    "Vinyl is Back for Good and That’s Exciting."

    Which online Uk stores are they if you don’t mind sharing? whilst I do buy audiophile records, not much is really to my taste preferring electronic music, but will wait for some titles to be reduced as the prices are generally too high. An example being the one step I robot from Juno records...
  18. Nemal1

    Stax and L.T.A. bundle Is this the best?

    I considered purchase of a blue Hawaii, but no Uk importer so potentially an issue should something go wrong. eventually purchased the 8000 to go with the 9000 headphones, simply excellent…. Best of luck with your eventual selection and purchase.
  19. Nemal1

    Best speakers at low volume

    I feel my own system plays very well at low levels, my pre being used around the 9-15 mark (with 103 steps available) and the dynamics and bass are preserved (to my own taste) which is also non-intrusive in the rest of the house.
  20. Nemal1

    Best amplification for Wilson Audio Sascha DAW

    ARC and WILSON are an excellent combination I have used for many years from system 7 onwards.
  21. Nemal1

    Your All Time Favorite Preamplifiers?

    My late father was a firm believer in the preamp being the prime component with all inputs and outputs passing through. Prior to purchasing the first beverage rm-1/rm2 preamp in the Uk, he used the little known laboratory reference preamp from Luxman (before they entered a more mid-market...
  22. Nemal1

    Phono Cable from Mutech Hayabusa SME IV.VI DIN to Sutherland Little Loco MK2

    You could also try artisan silver cables. Alister is very helpful and their nth degree cables are excellent and could be considered seriously underpriced compared to many companies offerings.
  23. Nemal1

    Himalayan Salt Lamps as HiFi tweak - Snake-oil or Not?

    Quick note of warning. If they are exposed to moisture or condensation they will begin to corrode and dissolve. Please make sure they are nowhere near any electrical connections.
  24. Nemal1

    Etsuro Urushi Bordeaux in the house

    Having been unsuccessful in procuring a new koetsu, I’ve just ordered an Etsuro bordeaux whilst away for Xmas. They are recommencing manufacture in February 2024 and expecting mine around March.
  25. Nemal1

    Electronic music: A great way to test your system, work out, file taxes and more ?!

    There’s the obvious tangerine dream, Vangelis, Jean Michel jarre, klaus Schulze etc, then diversifying to Robert Schroeder, redshift, radio massacre international, Eric g, Peru, Gandalf, kitaro and the list goes on. if you would like any specific recommendations or any more details, please drop...
  26. Nemal1

    Anyone have Sound Lab electrostatic speakers? I Searched...

    Try contacting them directly, they may be able to recommend a demonstration close by? was interested in them myself several years ago, but no UK importer and think potential re-sale in the future may be difficult as a consequence. Best of luck to you.
  27. Nemal1

    Electronic music: A great way to test your system, work out, file taxes and more ?!

    I’ve been listening to and collecting electronic music for 40 years and don’t really ascribe to the monotonous beat, more traditional Berlin schule type and the hundreds of off-shoots thereafter. would be happy to recommend from my 4000+ collection!
  28. Nemal1

    Playing with some great toys - Comparing 5 phono stages in my home system

    If you are looking for an xlr in and output, the Esoteric E-02 has both
  29. Nemal1

    Phono Preamp recs while Lamm is out for repair...

    Esoteric E-03 as an interim is excellent and an E-02 better still and their current model.
  30. Nemal1

    Hyper Sonic X4 Cartridge

    Any idea on price and availability. I’m in the market for a new cartridge and looking at alternatives to my usual Koetsu.

About us

  • What’s Best Forum is THE forum for high end audio, product reviews, advice and sharing experiences on the best of everything else. This is THE place where audiophiles and audio companies discuss vintage, contemporary and new audio products, music servers, music streamers, computer audio, digital-to-analog converters, turntables, phono stages, cartridges, reel-to-reel tape machines, speakers, headphones and tube and solid-state amplification. Founded in 2010 What’s Best Forum invites intelligent and courteous people of all interests and backgrounds to describe and discuss the best of everything. From beginners to life-long hobbyists to industry professionals, we enjoy learning about new things and meeting new people, and participating in spirited debates.

Quick Navigation

Home Forums Contact us

User Menu

Login
Steve Williams
Site Founder | Site Owner | Administrator
Ron Resnick
Site Co-Owner | Administrator
Julian (The Fixer)
Website Build | Marketing Managersing
Top Bottom