clio09

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How Many Turntables Have You Owned
BSR I do remember and when I was in college a lot of folks had BICs. 
How Many Turntables Have You Owned
I have 3 right now. B&O RX-2, Rega Planar 3, and Scheu Analog Premier MkII. In the recent past I have has a SOTA Nova Series V. Before that you have to go way back to college when I had an old Technics and Visonik. 
Need Some Help Choosing an Integrated Amp
Pubul57, Sorry, I now see you posted it about a week ago. I'm hoping the SE works out because I could use the convenience right now of having the built-in phono stage. I am skeptical that the bass will surpass that produced by my TRL D-225, but I ... 
Need Some Help Choosing an Integrated Amp
I'm surprised no one mentioned the Red Wine Audio 30.2. I've been looking at them, however I just scored a VAC Avatar SE so unless the VAC doesn't work out the RWAs are on the back burner. 
Record you spin on a rainy Saturday w/ family gone
Wow, I would have never thought of Year of the Cat on a rainy day. Great LP though. 
I just don't get PC Audio
David,You're partially correct, software is part of the equation. Think of Vincent in the vein of a network communications firm. These outfits offer software, hardware, and professional services. They have channel partners and can usually offer pa... 
I just don't get PC Audio
Vincent Sanders from VRS will be over today with his rig. I'll be able to compare computer audio to my CEC/Lessloss combo. I believe computer audio is the future, but also fear the technology that is going to be used to provide this to the masses ... 
Who do you like for equipment mods?
Paul Weitzel at TRL for both mods and proprietary designed equipment. 
Weights on a preamp
Consider that to earthquake proof buildings the foundations are built on rollers. Symposium roller blocks, aurios, or FIM isolators perform a similar function for audio gear. 
Weights on a preamp
Try sand bags, or as Elizabeth mentioned rubber. You can go to McMaster-Carr and order a sheet of 40 durometer rubber. Make a nice sized square or rectangle, then place it on the component. On top of the rubber you can place some additional weight... 
What Solid State PreAmp?
Dave,The PC1 intrigues me. By converting the unit to operate in DC is the effect similar to what a well designed battery power supply would achieve? I know JRDG has used battery power supplies in the past for some of their gear. So I'm wondering i... 
Weights on a preamp
In some cases it can work depending on the gear involved, the type of stand used, or other factors. I used to place a VPI brick on top of my Spendor 1/2e speakers and they helped stabilize the speaker/stand interface. However, I find that I don't ... 
Poiema shielded?
Hey Robert, I got it half right. I even remembered your using the word "judicious," when describing your use of ERS (I was less than 100% certain about the self-shielding topology, so I left it out of my answer - too lazy to go look it up). Give m... 
Preamp Experiences with Atma-sphere Amps
Oh just go ahead and get some Joule OTLs and go head to head with the Atma OTLs. That should be some fun. 
Preamp Experiences with Atma-sphere Amps
Tvad,Were the Tek Lines the cables you mentioned to me a few weeks back? I have tried Scott's cables before and found them to be good values. Is he on to something better with the new model you're using?