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Sony HAP-Z1ES + MacBookPro
Hrodman ... you're the man!Switching back to SMB 1.0 was the trick that brings the HAP-Z1ES back online with my MacBook Pro. For those wanting to add your HAP-Z1ES to Roon, here is the "Mother-May-I" ... secret rabbit code. SMB://HAP-Z1ES/HAP_Inte... 
Ethernet Cables, do they make a difference?
I read all the controversies, then groked a solution for steaming MQA files ... relocate the DSL modem (80 Mbps service) directly next to my PS Audio Directsteam DAC then try various 1 meter ethernet cables.  Started by drilling a 1/2" hole direct... 
MQA according to new Stereophile "loudness button" and "tweaking EQ in presence region"
I like MQA ... so put another dime in the jukebox baby! 
MQA according to new Stereophile "loudness button" and "tweaking EQ in presence region"
I like MQA ... so put another dime in the jukebox baby! 
MQA according to new Stereophile "loudness button" and "tweaking EQ in presence region"
Somebody needs a Snicker's Bar ... 
What is Technics thinking?
I sat down last night fully intending to evaluate the sound of the GAE with my Kondo IO & Technics 205Mk4 cartridges. Instead the wife started spinning her brand new albums, Michael Jackson, Depeshe Mode, Pharrell Williams, Kate Bush. I snuck ... 
What is Technics thinking?
Friday evening began at Zur Kate for a fine german meal accompanied with un-amplified accordion music. This firmly set the foundation for the late night festivities. Back in my main listening room the natives were clearly agog, fingering their bru... 
What is Technics thinking?
51 albums later I still cannot shake the bright overall tone in my system. Not wanting to rewire the tone arm on a brand new table, I called Charles at Cryogenics Int'l to discuss treating the entire turntable. He said he had never Cryo'd an entir... 
What is Technics thinking?
I got a good listen to the both the small coax SB-C700 and the SB-R1 towers. Both are impressive at their price points, $1700 & $13,500 respectively. One could add a REL sub to the SB-C700 speakers & SL1200G turntable and no doubt live hap... 
What is Technics thinking?
Well said Pryso.Here is a list of all the vintage Technics turntables.http://vintagetechnics.co.uk/turntables.htmOh baby, the mighty SP-10Mk3.http://www.thevintageknob.org/technics-SP-10MK3.htmlYup ... somebody has already modded the SL-1200GAE.ht... 
What is Technics thinking?
A close look at the video above should dispel any myth that the the SL-1200GAE has much to do with the original. This being most obvious to those with intimate knowledge of the plastic guts inside the original mass produced SL-1200. The direct dri... 
What is Technics thinking?
What is Technics Thinking? ( Panasonic Corporation )For starters the Panasonic Executives had to be convinced that the Technics Brand could once again turn a profit. No small feat considering the inertia involved in starting a project of this size... 
What is Technics thinking?
Sorry here is the slideshow link on You Tube.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFJVW_xHSDU 
What is Technics thinking?
My Technics SL-1200GAE Turntable finally arrived this morning & I’ve been listening all afternoon. I posted a slide show on You Tube.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koCqMxzBdLYI swung for the fences and mounted my Kondo IO, while the IO is my ... 
What is Technics thinking?
To finish a thought, I really like the Ortofon Cadenza series and they happen to match up nicely with all the Technics Direct Drive tables mentioned above. Especially with solid silver rewired arms. While I realize very few players have experiance...