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| SME release new Garrard 301 fsonicsmith:Ah-ha, I missed this the first time I read your response:“At least on my 301, the platter will not spin freely-the idler wheel-mine is the Audiosliente btw-is always engaged against the inside platter rim. ”This is the culprit! I don’t... | |
| SME release new Garrard 301 fsonicsmith:Hi, all that noromance has stated is true. Having said (written:) that, I’m at a loss for why your platter is immediately coming to a stop. The break will slow it down but even with the stock platter which weighs what, say 5-6 lbs if m... | |
| SME release new Garrard 301 noromance:I checked out your system profile. I love your man cave. I bet you’ve got good sound. Also I noted your a Decca fan :) I also have a London Ref in my stable and its on my 401 at this time on a Jelco. Trying to figure out if it will work ... | |
| SME release new Garrard 301 noromance:You’ll notice that the platter will spin more freely thus faster when going from the stock bearing to a Kokomo or any other better bearing. If everything else is mechanically up to spec, you will most likely need to turn the breaking pow... | |
| SME release new Garrard 301 noromance:Concerning the Kokomo, the answer is no. It has been redesigned and now has a polymer fly-disc that sits between the ceramic ball and spindle face. It is so far beyond the stock old style bearing with its mandatory flat-spot :) that its ... | |
| SME release new Garrard 301 Noromance:I see. I love the 401, it is a no fuss awesome sounding table when it is correctly sorted. I prefer it to my former GAE primarily because I can easily change arms and there is no SMPS to deal with. The first order of business with these ... | |
| SME release new Garrard 301 noromance:I noticed when I responded to you auto correct rearranged your moniker to “no romance” which I found funny based on the specifics of the exchange :)Interesting that you you have one of his tables as well, may I ask what model ? | |
| SME release new Garrard 301 no romance:This is how misinformation gets started. A.F. does not use anyone else’s chassis. They designed and have their own billet chassis made for them at their shop. I’ve been to the shop and Chris’s home more times than I can count.They did d... | |
| SME release new Garrard 301 Artisan Fidelity designed and machines their own billet chassis for the 301 and 401. It is not an O.E.M. This is quite readily available information on their site along with the videos of their machine shop in mid process of producing the chassis.... | |
| What class of amplifier has the most high definition sound ? 1. OTL2. Really good switching amps ONLY with linear power supplies. SMP’s will foul up the entire presentation.3. Superior A/B solid state amplifiers | |
| Upgrade to AMR DP-777 SE or look elsewhere Cortese:You wrote:“the usb module of the DP-777 SE is seriously outdated.”Respectfully, that is bunk. The AMR DP-777se is much more advanced than most dacs out there even today, I bought my 777 in 2011 and I still have it because it sounds flat ou... | |
| PS Direct Stream latest firmware, "Snowmass" I just listened to the Direct Stream with Snowmass at a family members home and it was impressive. I’m a big fan of AMR and own a DP 777se, and two custom AMR CD 77.1’s. I love how they sound and compare to my turntables. I recently had a Berkeley... | |
| DENAFRIPS Terminator and Schiit Yggdrasil Evaluation and Comparison I have an iFi iDSD PRO and will be writing an in-depth review soon. I compare it to my AMR DP-777se, the AMR CD 77.1 (hot-rod’d with a TDA 1541 double crown dac chip, Jupiter Copper Foil Paper in Wax output caps and Bendix 6900 output tubes), the ... | |
| PS Audio Direct Stream JR audiothesis:Two oldies but goodies come to my remeberance, the Museatex Bidat (still have one) and the Wadia 9 Decoding Computer. About the only two dacs that I recall being able to stand up against world class preamps. | |
| Are manufacturers having discussions removed from Audiogon if they turn negative? A few years ago an amp builder, speaker and electronics builder sold me some gear. We had a dispute about how he shipped it. He literally got on here and told a lie concerning the transaction. I called him on it and the whole thread mysteriously d... |