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| What condition will you not play on your main system? LP content czariveyDefects on vinyl surface that cause skips, jumps, heavy and deep scratches can damage stylus.Yes, of course it's hazardous to play any LP that causes the cartridge to jump. A simple scratch, however, should not damage a stylus ... provide... | |
| Can I use a SUT or head amp with my 60dB Coph Nia MC phono preamp? A SUT really isn't designed to be used with a high gain phono preamp such as yours. I'm not familiar with your phono stage, but it's likely it will be overloaded if you put a SUT in front of it. A better approach would be to use a higher gain phon... | |
| Do equipment stands have an impact on electronics? What’s unfortunate about this thread is that although some of us might have been able to learn a thing or two here, it’s plagued with insults and derision, as evidenced by the number of posts deleted by the moderators. It surely makes me reluctant... | |
| which budget FM Tuner stringreenjust wondering.... Why would you want an fm tuner. I have one built into the surround sound Denon, but never use it. There is limiless music/news on Spotify, Pandora, internet radio, etc. with better soundYou might be amazed at the fi... | |
| What condition will you not play on your main system? LP content If the LP is clean, I see no reason to hesitate playing it on your system. | |
| "Silence before the storm" review Monitor Audio Pl-500 bo1972 I would like to see more audio battles. But real and honest battles. Based on facts.I don't think "audio battles" resolve anything. Long-term listening is the best way to evaluate an audio component, imo. As for "facts," it's surely a fact... | |
| Upgrading power cord.. proven upgrade? or crap? herndonbThe right way to do lightning and surge protection is with a surge arrestor at your power service panel. Home Depot has panel-mounted arrestors for ~$60, and external (if you don't have room in the box) for ~$110. Protects every ele... | |
| Do equipment stands have an impact on electronics? dlcockrum... deep bass frequencies do generate more perceivable vibration into the stand, but I think some of the harmonics of string instruments and drums transmit also.High volumes are required to feel this. I have my Thiel CS5i's and dual ... | |
| Potential Tax Liability warmglowingtubesartThis is getting very repetitive. In the unlikely event that you receive an inquiry from the I.R.S., or a Notice of Audit, you should hire a tax attorney or C.P.A. at that time. Period.It's easier to get professional advice b... | |
| Do equipment stands have an impact on electronics? dlcockrum... My lead-and-sand-filled rigid-steel Sound Anchors component stand sits on cones atop my home’s concrete slab foundation and I can easily feel vibration sympathetic with the sound by placing my hand on the stand.Really? That's sim... | |
| Potential Tax Liability prpixelDo you live in NE, IA, KY, PA, NJ or DE? If not, then you’re good. NJ officially killed it’s Inheritance/Estate tax on November 1, 2016. It’s real easy to find out, just Google "inheritance tax (state)" No, NJ has not ended the inheritance ... | |
| Time to choose: Baerwald, Lofgren, Stevenson ? downunderTangetial tracking is what most audiophiles should be aspiring to right?Not necessarily. Tangential trackers introduce their own set of problems including higher friction and noisy fiddly air pumps, depending on the arm, of course. Other... | |
| pure silver speaker wire miko71Skin effect is not applicable in anything other then high voltage power lines over long distance.Skin effect is a function of frequency, not voltage or distance. | |
| Time to choose: Baerwald, Lofgren, Stevenson ? sampsa55If the cartridge is aligned as designed by manufacturer, then the cartridge is straight in the headshell. Oh no, that's not at all necessarily the case. As others have pointed out, there's often a slight misalignment of the cantilever wi... | |
| Acceptable Level Ground/Earth Noise I have a dedicated earth for my audio system ... The line runs straight to my dedicated audio room and is shared among the various audio components. I am running a Clearaudio DC preformence through an Avid Phallus phone stage...If this ground i... |