billstevenson
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| Durable record vacuum cleaner recommendation? I will do a write up on my new setup, which includes both an MW-1 Cyclone and a HumminGuru after eye surgery tomorrow (assuming all goes well). I have figured out how to take the record from the ultrasonic machine back to the vacuum machine for f... | |
| Re; Dynamics, Class D vs tubes… The speakers are rated 89 db at 1 meter and are nominal 4 ohm. The amps compared were my Conrad-Johnson 27A (class A) and Marantz PM10 (class D). For the comparison of dynamics I used C-J ART 88 line stage, C-J ART Phono, HW-40 w/SoundSmith Hype... | |
| Technics 1200G vs VPI Forever Model One I would be glad to give you my Oracle, but I already destroyed it getting it off to replace it. I like the Strata by Origin Live better. YRMV. | |
| Durable record vacuum cleaner recommendation? In 1986 I bought a VPI HW-17 in part because it is the unit the Smithsonian uses and I figured if it is suitable for them it must be pretty good and in part because I had worked at a hifi store that had a Monks machine that I found to be difficult... | |
| Technics 1200G vs VPI Forever Model One I can speak to what I have personally observed. I set up quite a few turntables and arms starting in the 1970s using test records and "O" scopes. Over time anyone who has this experience can tell you that you get a feel for these things. I can ... | |
| Analogue front end. You want more weight, scale and dynamics.Where do you start upgrading? Well I just shared my experience as an example, but really you could start anywhere. As lewm said it all starts with a thought process. Think about where you are now, what are your goals, what things might be tried to achieve your objectives? S... | |
| Anyone wear gloves to handle vacuum tubes? If the tubes are hot and there is not time to wait for them to cool sufficiently for safe handling, by all means wear gloves. | |
| Analogue front end. You want more weight, scale and dynamics.Where do you start upgrading? Without really thinking it through systematically, I kind of went through a similar thought process to this several years ago, which I will try to remember and report here as a case study. It all started with a VPI Prime. It came with stellar re... | |
| Technics 1200G vs VPI Forever Model One tablejockey, The HW-40 is pretty much a state of the art turntable and would be suitable for use with any tonearm in my opinion. One of the interesting things to ask is: Are any of the arms you mentioned really better than the one it comes with.... | |
| Technics 1200G vs VPI Forever Model One Perhaps I can help. I have 3 turntables: In my main system, sitting next to each other are a VPI HW40 and an SL1200 GAE; at our second home sits my VPI HW19 MkIII with SME arm that I bought new in 1986. This latter, while not as spiffy as the Fo... | |
| Has anybody heard or own the Conrad Johnson ET6SE Preamplifier Well it has been a while for me, but let me try, I had an ET5, which led to the ET6. I then had a GAT2 and I now have an ART. They all sound the same. That is to say, C-J has a house sound. Naturally as you go up the price ladder the sound im... | |
| Do You Unplug Equipment During Thunderstorms? Such a simple question, my answer is nuanced. Here in South Florida lightning is part of the deal. Almost every summer afternoon we can expect an electrical storm. According to our local weather stations every day we will get somewhere over 5,0... | |
| Potential relief for tinnitus? I have found relief, total remission in one ear and partial in the other with no ringing for several hours per day. The product is Cortexi. I have been using it for about 2 years. I have no affiliation with this company. Hope it helps. | |
| Recommendation for phono stage When I had a Cadenza Black after a lot of experimentation I settled load impedance at 200 ohms. If you are happy with that cartridge you might want to rethink your budget for a new phono stage though. There is nothing wrong with what you suggest... | |
| Specific SUT with unusual case scenario question from a LOMC N00b FWIW, Bob recently explained comparing my Sky 10, which I described as having a warm sound, that the improved "S" versions are more neutral. I am tempted to order one out of curiosity, although I need another SUT like another hole in my head. As... |