Transfiguration proteus for sale
We don’t differentiate it could be a classic valve amplifier or a state-of-the-art music server – if it sounds good, we want to know and we want to tell you about it. A good audio system can open up new avenues of music that might surprise you. Music is the soundtrack to all our lives and we think that the better that soundtrack, sounds the more enriched our lives can be. Our goal is clear to seek out the finest audio components money can buy. Whether it’s the latest in digital audio technology or the best turntable you’ve ever heard, Hi-Fi+ magazine is the ultimate audiophile authority. Hi-Fi+ is Europe’s premier English-language high-end audio magazine. My carts aren't cheap, but since I usually pay 40 to 50 cents on the dollar compared to retail prices.Hi-Fi+ Issue 125 Back Issue View Reviews | I'm happy to also mention that I've taken lessons on sorting through the muck, finding gems. His guidance has truly brought my listening pleasure to a whole new level. We'd discussed VDH many times, and now I have the Condor. A year or so ago he recommended trying a Miyajima, so I got a great deal on a Madake. Probably because of him that I stumbled upon my Transfiguration Axia, it's not in the same class as the Proteus, but it's still magical. I don't have an A-90, but I treasure my MC-3000 with matching T-3000 SUT. I know over the years he suggested going after some of the higher performing Ortofon cars. Mister Pig has been kind enough to share many bits of wisdom. I kept buying gear hoping to stumble upon nice combinations. The past 10 years has been an incredible journey, lot's of pitfalls, wrong choices, trying to figure out loading, compliance, synergy etc. I will play the A90 on those special evening listening sessions, and use the Denon DL-S1 for my casual listening.Ĭlick to expand.After listening to low to mid-fi for 40 odd years I was lucky enough to have a friend steer me toward AK. I have the Proteus set aside till the Sota Cosmos gets here. I am fortunate in that I can have both set up at the same time, and be able to choose which sound I want to have.
How can cartridges get music correct, and have such a difference in fundamental presentation? Both sound wonderful, you just have to decide which you prefer. This is a lovely cartridge in its own right, but just presents music differently.
Not what I can say for the Koetsu Urushi I owned. This cartridge makes music majestic, and yet does not alter it in terms of tonal balance. The A90 is refined and dignified, with an ease of presentation that exudes class and courtliness. The sound is stately, but not with that clarity that the Transfiguration has. There are no overt colorations, but the midrange is rich and textured, but no distinct embellishments or misrepresentations. To me it presents music in a fashion that I would idealize the prototypical Koetsu sound. The Ortofon A90 is an interesting comparison. Its my daily driver, and I have no quibbles.till I make a direct comparison to the Proteus. Truth is its better than that, its a quality cartridge in its own right, and I feel lucky to own it. But it is really good in its own right, and it more than meets my needs for a casual cartridge. Yes the Denon is 1/6 the price of the Transfiguration cartridge. Sure we are talking about different quality level of arm, and different construction. It sounds like good audio in comparison to something far closer to real. However when you play it back you hear really nice sound, but it looses that natural presentation. I took the same record over to my other table which uses a Denon DL-S1 and a Grace wood arm. The differences between rubber or cloth become apparent. It is incredibly easy to hear the differences in the guards at the end of a drumstick in terms of how hard that material is. For instance you can hear the differences between the types of sticks a drummer is using on cymbals. There is no texture to the music that is artificial, dynamics are lightening fast, and the clarity is to die for.
There is a natural presentation to music that is difficult to describe, but it is as close to what a person could conceive as neutral.
The Proteus has a stunning clarity that is enthralling to hear. I happen to have two LP Gear Zupreme head shells, so the cartridges went on the same head shell also. I wanted to confirm it was in good working order since it was a pre owned cartridge, even though it was inspected by my retipper. So I mounted up the Transfiguration Audio Proteus the other day on the Denon DP75 in VPI plinth and Acos GST 801 arm.