bob_bundus
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| What's a good step-up transformer? Not "everyone" says that moving coils are necessarily superior. An alternative solution toward the goal of a low moving mass MC cartridge, while combining the benefit of high MM output voltages (no transformer or gainstage required) is the Grado c... | |
| A200 - should I keep? your dad's old speakers may be classics. Try them out! A200 - an old Advent model? I dunno; there may be some sort of identification somewhere on the back or bottom?Bear in mind the previous application - which amps & cables were used. Synergy... | |
| Active shielding. What is? Roger here's some answers to your mystery. Brian H explains active shielding partially, yet there's a bit more to it. Synergistic applies 15 or 30 volts DC to the cable shield, which of course draws a small DC current through it. The shield is of ... | |
| Want More Bass some posters are counseling cable and power cord adjustments to give this system more bassNaysayer has obviously never experimented with cabling to improve system synergy & has no idea of what this can do, yet advises against it. Hogwash... | |
| Want More Bass If you just changed amps, & are now bass-thin, isn't the problem obvious? Your speakers are obviously up to the task; they were working fine previously weren't they? But if you're really stuck on keeping that amp, then try tweaking it. Tube ro... | |
| What's up with the analog "echo" phenomenon? Please elaborate on print-through?I always knew you should store your tapes "tails out" but only after being played? In other words if you fast wind, you're still storing tails out, but the tape is not packed the same way as if it was just played.... | |
| High End Equipment Security and Insurance??? Lloyd same here - they stole the whole rig, excepting speakers. Found one had been hauled as far as the garage & used for a doorstop. Probably it just wouldn't fit in their vehicle. The other speaker wasn't even touched.But I had rigged a remo... | |
| Advice wanted Pbb says it best - pick your speakers first & then build around them. | |
| Anybody stop using power conditioning? 1. There are NO absolutes in this or any other audio-related area. What works great for you won't necessarily do so well at my house etc. etc. 2. Yes I once stopped using line conditioning - for about half an hour. The sibilance came right back al... | |
| New MIT VS previuos one your Oracle cable question would be best directed to our resident MIT rep. Joe Abrams:membername = joeabramsSeek him out under the member lookup feature & email him. Joe typically has these cables on hand, which you may even be able try out fo... | |
| Measuring AC phase Question First, are you measuring the equipment in isolation? That is: nothing else is connected to the component being testedthat question is already answered in the posted text.If you decide to go inside the equipment instead, then annotate the mod such ... | |
| Neuance or Z Slab shelf for Zoethecus rack??? Thanks very much for the explanations; Mr. Lyon this is getting more interesting all the time. So there are actually four different model weight ranges: can you tell us what those four ranges are? That would affect my decisions regarding weight sp... | |
| Measuring AC phase Question determine the best phase connection, then rewire the outlet, if necessary, to reverse phase internally. This eliminates the ground cheater adapter & the chassis will always be at ground potential, theoretically reducing stray measured leakage ... | |
| Antenna questions Eric you'd need a tuner with an internal antenna switch for two inputs (Magnum Dynalab MD102 is the one I use, but there are others) or attach an external coaxial antenna switchbox (going back to RadioShack). No you cannot connect the two antennas... | |
| Neuance or Z Slab shelf for Zoethecus rack??? I didnt realize that this is not a one size fits all situation so Ill have to think this through, but I may just order one shelf of each weight range, then additional shelves as required. Your lengthy explanation of the model evolution is also... |