czarivey
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| Why warm amps sound better. Transistors need to reach their operating temperatures and that's where all the parameters are tuned for each amp. It's been discussed in various posts here especially those about keeping amp on 24/7.Some amps require longer worm-up time than the ... | |
| What do audiophiles want from a cable? audiophiles want from cables most of the time something that no one else does.non-audiophiles purchase monster cable at best buy for better looks (as part of equation).looks for audiophiles at the same time are somewhat also important. you need to... | |
| The effect 60Hz Cycles on 50Hz SACD-PLayers 60hz frequency is more beneficial to DC part of equipment by having smaller wavelength to rectify and get smoother pulse for DC. The turntables with AC motors usually have different size motor pulleys for 60Hz frequency | |
| Thorens 124 a little noisy If idler pulley is noisy, than the vibrations are transferred to platter obviously and than to the speakers.The rebuilt TD124 should not be noisy at any point. | |
| Rushton's DIY approach to ultrasonic record cleaning published by Positive Feedback I've built same at substantially lower cost.Another commercial trick to that neither Isopropyl Alcohol $2 bottle nor photo-flo is good no more. In other words there are plenty of references to that overoverpriced talas site that sells all that kin... | |
| High Value Desktop Speaker stands? How "perfectly good" can be "not perfect"? | |
| Melody Gardot - My one and only thrill Anyone heard LP?Seems to have good deals now on new sealed US release. UK is just few bucks difference for sealed and new...She's not as known as Norah Jones or Diana Krall, but surely substantially higher class and calibur. Her voice is the sexie... | |
| Conrad Johnson Repair Issues I get it, but the fact that they can't find chassis isn't excuse. MAKE IT dammit. Rebuild from scratch from the beginning than -- what'stheproblem? | |
| Conrad Johnson Repair Issues roxy54 They HAVE new units 100%! It's a MANUFACTURER dontcha getit?. Check their web site -- all you see is bunch of brand new preamps and amps for sake! They can replace his old one with newer model or simply do full complete overhaul from step 0... | |
| Conrad Johnson Repair Issues Mark,Quit referring to CJ great and best reputation from others and worry about yourself only to be fair.If you want response FAST call SALES department first like you want to purchase a new unit than start asking tough questions to whoever picks ... | |
| Put a lid on it (or not?) Yes, I am one of the lucky guys. Dedicated Room, no kids, no pets, great WAF. Is it definition of audiophile luck? Is it no pets/kids or no wife with plenty of hi-end stuff?I'm happy with my parrot, but had my luck much better when my kids liv... | |
| Put a lid on it (or not?) not necessary to tap on tubes it’s enough to tap on amp/preamp chassis to hear tube microphony. also if you softly touch with palm of your finger you may hear either hum or noise. | |
| Put a lid on it (or not?) ...except owners of compact linear arm technics decks that must have dust cover closed during playback. | |
| Norah Jones She's well and properly advertised and very good looking, but her albums and songs all sound same. | |
| Conrad Johnson Repair Issues there's simpler way:1. Give a call to the main CJ office and explain the problem.2. Request an identical unit sent for free3. If declined, than PURCHASE new unit from CJ directly4. Do not accept old unit and initiate credit card dispute to bring b... |