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May 30, 2003	Tube Rolling on PSE HL1 hybrid line stage preamp I agree with Richard Vandersteen about the inclusion of tubes. He has been making "that comment" for several years. It always brings a smile to my face when I hear people still repeating it.If you should speak with Dean at PSE, have him call me. I...
May 30, 2003	Basis TT /Walker Motor Controller?SDS- 220 volts? Sorry, no. I have several years experience with various Basis, VPI, Well Tempered, Versa and other tables, but not the SME.I have a great deal of respect for the SME and one of the guys in my group has a model 20. I hope to have it in my system fo...
May 29, 2003	Basis TT /Walker Motor Controller?SDS- 220 volts? The Walker may be ordered for 220 / 240 volt operation and will provide a stunning improvement for the Basis. I owned that combination and was amazed at the upgrade this simple addition provided. Also worth considering, speed changes on a Basis re...
May 28, 2003	What is everyone using for dedicated AC lines??? Stehno, we must have been posting at the same time. If Parts Express has 10 gauge OFC copper for about the price you quote, it must be considered as an option. I can't imagine better quality copper NOT providing superior results.Wish I had known w...
May 28, 2003	What is everyone using for dedicated AC lines??? I have great sound and I am using Romex brand 12-2 and 10-2. Other option is 6 or 8 gauge wire and 240 volt, provided your amps may be switched. I got a small but very noticeable improvement both times amps were run in this configuration.Even with...
May 28, 2003	Tube Rolling on PSE HL1 hybrid line stage preamp I was waiting for someone else to respond to your question. I am not a fan of Phillips JAN 6922. They are almost as bad as the Sovtek in distortion and tonal balance.Why don't you call Andy Bauman at Vintage Tube, 616-454-3467 or Bruce Wenger at B...
May 27, 2003	Tube Rolling on PSE HL1 hybrid line stage preamp Dean is a great guy, hope the tube swaps bring the preamp to where you want it. I searched Google but could not find a page for PSE or an image of your preamp.
May 27, 2003	Tube Rolling on PSE HL1 hybrid line stage preamp Is this a product of PSE and Dean Klinefelter of Minnesota? I ask because I have not heard much about his products in the last few years.In response to your question about 6922 tubes, almost anything is better than the Sovtek. I would begin with M...
May 27, 2003	Isolation pads - how many ? Most of the time, three feet work better than four.Having said that, I agree with jrd that you would do well to test before committing every piece in your system to one footer.If you look in Audiogon's archives under footers, isolation and tweaks,...
May 24, 2003	Recording Industry Dirt Yes, but only because the spirit of a dead person jumped into his body as their car passed by a terrible accident in the road.
May 23, 2003	Every make a purchase you truly regret? Definitely go with the deal that includes the SDS box. The improvement that makes is significant, much more than the difference in the tonearm.The HO Benz is fine with Lukaschek, you will have dynamics and signal to noise to "burn."
May 23, 2003	Live DSD recording at Stereophile Show Sounds good except for the inclusion of Bobby McFerrin. I'll never forgive him for "Don't Worry, Be Happy." That rates near the top in my "most hated." Perhaps even worse than "Crocodile Rock" by Elton John. I like the others though, especially Go...
May 22, 2003	Live DSD recording at Stereophile Show The same could have been said about Nora Jones a short while back, before she was discovered. Some new music is worth exploring.Personally I find it refreshing that it's not another re-release of an old title I already own.
May 22, 2003	Every make a purchase you truly regret? Hey Kubla, did you ever get that movie deal going with Paul Sorvino from Law & Order?
May 22, 2003	Live DSD recording at Stereophile Show These recordings are to be done by my friend Paul Weitzel. This is the guy who designed, owned and built the Tube Research line of electronics. He also worked with FIM and now Cable Research. (Represented by Musical Surroundings).His brother is Br...