clio09
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| from solid state to tube I am slowly trying to add solid state components to what is a predominantly tube set-up. I started with the digital fornt-end. Now I am trying to add a solid state phono stage and a solid state amp. In addition, a vendor I trust explicitly that ha... | |
| New cart, step-up or ??? I'm sorry I brought this thread back to life. I was just searching the archives for some information and thought it would be a good idea to post a note to see if Swampwalker and I could compare notes since we have similar components.I guess someti... | |
| Beginnners question - Phono stage A good step up transformer will work nicely. I have a K&K step up that uses Lundahl transformers ($250 as a kit, but can come assembled for an additional cost). It is tiny so it is unobtrusive and can be configured for 14db, 20db or 26db of ga... | |
| New cart, step-up or ??? Swampwalker,It's amazing I did not see this thread sooner. I have a Hagerman Trumpet that I am using with a LA-100 mkIII. I also have a SOTA Nova Series V and a Benz M2 cartridge on a Kuzma Stogi tonearm. I just got the K and K Lundahl step-up whi... | |
| ExactPower EP15A PS Audio offers a 30 day trial on their products. Worth a try based on this. | |
| TRL Marantz Sa-14 Breaking the cycle is a good idea. That is how I am breaking in my TRL modded DAC. I usually run it 48 hours, then shut it down a day, then start the cycle over again. It should take about a month to fully break in this way. | |
| Demagnatizing a ZYX Cartridge For what it is worth I was at the RAMF and attended a seminar by Wally Malewicz. He recommended passive demagnetizing tools such as Cardas, but was against active demagnetizing tools (I specifically asked him about the Benz Aethetix). Wally does n... | |
| Isolation Devices, Something to put on top of unit Jack,The HRS plates work really well on top of my Spendor's. I use 2 of the 4.5 x 5.5 plates on each speaker, spaced about an inch apart. I also use one of the medium plates on the top of my preamp power supply, which then sits on 3 of those rubbe... | |
| Isolation Devices, Something to put on top of unit For HRS, try these two links, one is the website and the other is a review that lists pricing:http://www.avisolation.com/dampingplate.htmlhttp://www.soundstage.com/revequip/hrs_nimbus_damping_plates_followup.htmIf I recall there are three sizes an... | |
| NON OS DACS Nodaker,I have 2 D1's and sent one off to TRL to be modified. The early results after about 50 hours of burn in time are amazing. I can't wait until it completely burns in (500 hours). If you have $550 to spend I highly suggest the upgrade. Otherw... | |
| Isolation Devices, Something to put on top of unit Take a ziplock freezer bag and fill it with sand. Lay it on top of the unit. You can add or remove sand to tune the sound as needed. If you are worried about how the bag looks on top of the unit, get a nice cigar box and pace the bag of sand in th... | |
| NON OS DACS When I was looking to replace my Quad-77 with a new digital set-up I decided to go to separates. After reading about non-os type DACs (Audio Note and Sakura Systems have great information on the non-os design concepts)I decided to take the plunge ... | |
| Demagnatizing a ZYX Cartridge My Benz Aethetix demag suggests trying multiple passes and I have in the past with a Glider and some Grado cartridges without harm. However, after reading this thread I'm not so sure this device is what I should continue to use in the future. I no... | |
| TRL Marantz Sa-14 Go for it. I just got my Audio Mirror DAC back from TRL and combined with my TRL Alesis ML9600 transport I have noticed a huge improvement in clarity right out of the box. While it is a bit lean right now as the DAC, as well as the CRL digital cab... | |
| Joule Electra OPS-1 or 2 MkIII Thanks for the responses. This is very informative. Let me share the rest of my set-up and then comment. Cary V12i ampSpendor 1/2e speakersSOTA Nova TTKuzma Stogi tomearmBenz M2 (M09) 0.8mV cartridgeWith the Whest I have 220R plugs and 58db of gai... |