billpete

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What are we hearing below 20hz?
I feel it too but what am I hearing? Those low notes on the organ (and now piano) are making a sound that I can hear. If I can't hear 16 hz, what am I actually hearing? It isn't nothing and it isn't just that I feel it, I hear something. Or.......... 
What are your go to LP's for evaluating new gear or new tubes?
@richardbrand  I did some research on these pianos. There are some youtube videos. Bosendorfer also makes a couple of models with extra keys. One has 97 and the other maybe 93? Can't remember. The lowest notes sound strange but it is just YT vide... 
Linn users, what is your preference for your platter mat?
@slaw   
What stylus do Shure V15 users prefer?
@jasonbourne71  I mostly prefer MC as well but have a couple older rigs that are more suited to MM. My VPI and my Linn seem better suited to MC and leaving them on them. MM's and removable headshells on a couple lower end tt's. Still can be nice.  
What stylus do Shure V15 users prefer?
@big_greg  I have read the 500 hour claim as well but even that seems low to me. I was kind of shocked when I read that the one I bought said 150 hours. That would be terrible. I asked the seller about it, the fact that they said it was MR etc an... 
What stylus do Shure V15 users prefer?
@jasonbourne71  I have thought the very same thing, especially after reading the life expectancy on the JICO. Have you ever heard of a stylus that is expected to last only 150 hours? It's a new one on me. I have a few things to send to VAS and th... 
Anyone wear gloves to handle vacuum tubes?
Thanks for all the replies. Much appreciated. The gloves that I use are ones that I have for handling coins, just plain white cloth, made for keeping fingerprints off of valuable coins. I value my tubes much as much as I do my coin collection. Man... 
Anyone wear gloves to handle vacuum tubes?
@hilde45  Do you remove teeth first or leave them in your mouth?   
Cary SLP 98 users, past and present, are there any left?
By source do you mean like Cd player instead of the Linn? I have been mostly checking with Cd because I don't completely trust my cartridge and have been rolling tubes in and out of the Cary phono stage as well. The Cd has been my quick reference ... 
Anyone wear gloves to handle vacuum tubes?
Thanks all. I was never concerned that my skin oil would penetrate the glass but wondered if it could more or less "burn" to it. Some people have marked with some sort of paint on their tubes. I don't but I suppose if they use the right stuff, it ... 
Linn users, what is your preference for your platter mat?
@slaw  So, is that felt only?  
Cary SLP 98 users, past and present, are there any left?
@immatthewj  I think so, it sounds mostly good to me. Still on the cheap tubes and letting them burn in. That considered, I think it sounds very good.  Sometimes I think maybe the Linn cartridge is worn down. I tried to put my FR cartridge on th... 
Linn users, what is your preference for your platter mat?
@mwh777  I have read a lot of good reviews about the herbie mat. If I can't find you, I can always just buy one and see what I think but I'll see what I can find. Thanks  
Anyone wear gloves to handle vacuum tubes?
@mulveling  Interesting. I haven't dropped any yet but they do not improve grip, that's for sure.  Hated the halogens, at least in the house. Good for starting fires, not much else.  OTOH, I had halogen bulbs in my truck that lasted over 120k mi... 
Linn users, what is your preference for your platter mat?
@mwh777  I am in the US. NE MO as stated above. Curious as to what is better? Not saying that you're wrong, I just am curious about what improves.  I do consider getting a jig if I keep this rig for the long term. I see no reason not to so far. ...