bill_k
Responses from bill_k
| "Spitting" Cartridge problem Paul, if you're going to use a needle nose pliers to tighten the cartridge clips here's a tip that I'd suggest. Insert a wooden toothpick into the end of the clip before attempting to tighten it. The toothpick will prevent you from possibly breaki... | |
| "Spitting" Cartridge problem I would suggest switching the right and left tonearm clip connections to the cartridge. If the distortion switches to the left channel then you will have confirmed that the problem is either with the cartridge itself or its setup causing distortio... | |
| Bidat vs. Perfecwave MSB Playback Design I have read that there are sonic changes apparent with some of their recent firmware updates for the bridge, but I'm not sure what they are due to. PS Audio would be the best source for a definitive answer to this question. Sorry that I can't be o... | |
| Bidat vs. Perfecwave MSB Playback Design The selectable filters in the PerfectWave DAC are part of the Wolfson DAC chipset being utilized. While the PWD's firmware can indeed be upgraded over time, I don't believe that the digital filter's algorithms can be changed by the firmware. | |
| Exact power.....hookup question OK, if Nsgarch says it's a no-no then I yield to his experience and expertise. My recommendation was based on the manufacturer's own guidance which was provided in their documentation. Just as a point of interest Exact Power did manufacture a 20 a... | |
| Exact power.....hookup question They generally recommend plugging the SP-15 into the EP-15 so that the balanced transformers of the SP benefit from the regulated power of the EP-15. Then you should connect all of your low power components (digital, preamp, etc.) to the SP outlet... | |
| Muddy Waters' The hi-res HDAD disc that Ben is commenting on is indeed Muddy Waters "Folk Singer" on the Classic Records label. | |
| Best type of stylus cleaner?? Chuck - Your concern is certainly justified regarding Mr. Clean liquid cleaners, but the references here are to using the Mr. Clean 'Magic Eraser' product for stylus cleaning. The original version of these is white and is chemical free. There have... | |
| Benefits using AES/EBU vs. RCA coax digital cables Al, thanks very much for your always helpful perspective and link to the article provided. | |
| Benefits using AES/EBU vs. RCA coax digital cables An AES/EBU XLR digital connection is generally preferred and often a bit warmer sounding than an RCA coaxial connection. While many manufacturers recommend that an RCA digital cable be at least 1.5 meters to minimize jitter, I'm not sure if the sa... | |
| Weiss DAC2 or W4S or PWD or Zodiac + or . . . Kiskaprince, please share more details on your experience with the APL DAC-S and what else you've compared it to. | |
| NuForce DAC-9 Mmeysarosh, I agree that this DAC has several design aspects which give it the potential to be an exceptional performer. Please let us know your impressions once you hear it, as I'd be most interested in your findings. Thanks in advance! | |
| Hegel Amplifiers Yes I have seen the review you linked to. Very impressive, comparing it to other mono amps up to $25K and overall still preferring the Hegel. I agree with this reviewer's assessment, but I have to admit that I haven't yet had the pleasure of heari... | |
| Hegel Amplifiers Congrats on acquiring the Burmester amp, which is quite an excellent performer I'm sure. Hardly what I would categorize as a "sleeper" though at around $30K. Enjoy your new amp! | |
| Hegel Amplifiers Talk2me, I believe that you may live to regret moving on from the Hegel. I've heard and owned a lot of amps over the years and the Hegel H20 is one of the best I've ever experienced. It has many of the virtues of low power pure class A amps, but w... |