br3098

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Does solar + battery installation improve sound quality vs "the grid"?
I am not an expert on solar systems, but we did install solar in our SoCal home a few years ago. My knee jerk reaction to your questions is maybe but I wouldn't expect to hear a positive difference, In fact, I would have been happy had the convers... 
seeking ‘HORN’ ideas apart from Klipshc Lascalla
As you are aware, there is a wide variety of horn speakers available. As ozzy62 suggested, how about a nice pair of Cornwalls?As I have posted in other threads I'm currently running a pair of 2-way JBL L200T3s in my living room. There are essentia... 
Glue from inner sleeves leeching onto records
Tom Port looking better and better all the time@millercarbon  I'm sure Tom and your credit card company will be very happy to hear this 😁 
Thorens TD 124 or TD 125 MK.
Which model Thorens vintage turntable you keep is entirely your call. Assuming you have played both, which do you prefer or like best?I'm a TD-124 guy. It's the swiss watch of turntables, which is both good and bad. Good in that when restored and ... 
Bedini 25/25 1 meg
Have you ever heard a Bedini amplifier? I ask because Bedini amps have a unique sound (IMO) that is not for everyone. When I purchased my first pair of Shahinian Obelisks some years ago I was advised to drive them with a Bedini 45/45 or 100/100. I... 
Anyone know the Shahinian Diapason Ensemble????
I have always enjoyed the "presentation" (sound stage, imaging) from omnidirectional speakers. I am familiar with the various permutations the Ohm line, and I was a dealer for Larsen speakers for several years. I am still enchanted by my Shahinian... 
Anyone know the Shahinian Diapason Ensemble????
@djnagle  What information are you seeking? You didn't really ask a question in your first post. It was more of an announcement.I have owned Shahinian Obelisks and recently purchased a pair of Hawks. I have not owned the Diapasons. I find that Vas... 
MM phono preamplifier
IMO the best bang for the buck in an MM-only phono stage is Croft. Glenn offers three tube phono stages. The least expensive model uses SS rectification, the mid tier used a tube rectifier and the most expensive is a 2-box solution w/ segregated p... 
Getting him in my ARC PH3se phono pre
This sounds like a ground potential issue. Try running a ground strap from the phono pre to your preamp. I know you tried what millercarbon suggested but sometimes you need to isolate two plugs in the same receptacle. I have had good luck using a ... 
Tone arm resonance and cartridge compliance: How do they interact??
@lewm @cleeds Gents, my diatribes were only in regard to the OPs question regarding resonance. Obviously adding mass further out from the fulcrum is the most effective use of mass, but (as I described) is problematic for mechanical reasons and is ... 
Tone arm resonance and cartridge compliance: How do they interact??
The pickup arm works as a leverExactly. And the further mass is added away from the fulcrum the more destabilizing the effect. Resonance (the original topic of this post) is increased. A pivoted tonearm is not just a lever, it's a mechanical amp... 
Tone arm resonance and cartridge compliance: How do they interact??
@lewm I think you misunderstood my reply. I was not insulting you and was not implying that you pasted from a text. I was saying that I was trying to avoid doing that myself. I apologize if my meaning was not clear.I will restate my point: adding ... 
Why Crazy Prices paid for Pioneer 100 JBL L100 AR1 AR3 AR3A
There are a lot of JBL speaker models that sound much better than L100s and are a relative bargain, including some truly great studio monitors home models featuring some of the best compression drivers ever made. I sometimes run across bargain JBL... 
Tone arm resonance and cartridge compliance: How do they interact??
lewm, I agree and disagree with different parts of your statement. Rather than cut and paste a text on mechanical amplifiers and resonance, please tell me how adding weight at the headshell is beneficial to the resonance of the lever?I agree that ... 
Tone arm resonance and cartridge compliance: How do they interact??
Increasing arm mass lowers resonance frequency@roberjerman, that's simply not true. It's a common misconception because resonance charts calculate frequency based on total arm weight. But resonance is a function of other factors besides weight; ...