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| Denon DL-103R cartridge update Just curious but what are you folks seeing for output channel imbalance on your 103r's? Mine was R .29mv and the L was .33mv. I was curious if this is pretty normal. I suspect the Zu audio modded units as well as the units from SS are tighter (Sor... | |
| need to down size to monitors I went from Thiel 3.6's to Focal Be 1007's about three years ago and have been very pleased with them. Listen mostly to Classic Rock(Zeppelin, Floyd, Nirvana) , Classical(Symphonic Works) and Jazz (Female Jazz Vocals, Krall, Barber) . I power them... | |
| Preamp "Snap, Crackle, Pop" I agree with the previous two posters concerning replacing the tubes. Chuck | |
| Popping noises Sounds like it might be a power tube getting ready to go. Chuck | |
| Is this enough power? My room is a 14x 18x 24 and I drive a pair of Focal monitors (1007Be around 89db) with a Cary SLI-80F1 in Triode mode (40w/pc) to extremely high levels (IMO). I listen to all forms of classical and jazz (vocals) along with classic rock. | |
| Best TT for the buck? I would look for a Rega P3 or stretch for a used P3-24.Chuck | |
| Advice on a turntable for a clean midlevel system Any of the VPI tables that meet your budget. I have a classic and love it. I listen primarily to jazz and classical.Chuck | |
| Denon DL-103R cartridge update I went to a Benz Wood SL and haven't looked back. It is much quieter in the grove and more neutral / natural. I always felt the denon was putting emphasis on the lower to mid frequencies and was rather etched at the higher frequencies. Chuck | |
| Tubes Through Solid State I have had the same experience with tube pre into ss amp. Although I tend to be an all tube person (pre and amp.) I certainly think the tubed pre into ss amp and perhaps vice versa has merrits. Happy Listening.Chuck | |
| Gruv Glide My experience with the GG is just as Elizabeth and others have stated. Use it as the directions state (sparingly) and it has helped resolve my static issues.Chuck | |
| Do Mono Block amps provide better sound ?? MezmoThat is why they call it arrest me red :) | |
| VPI Scout - slow speed , help ? Is the speed varying or is it consistantly fast ... Maybe a defective pully if it is consistantly fast... Just a thought.Chuck | |
| VPI Scout - slow speed , help ? Have you asked VPI ? | |
| Tubes Through Solid State Well I am fairly well off financially and with that I keep all my money in my dresser tied up in my panties.. Haaaaa:)I also live by the motto that life is too short to drink cheap booze.Chuck | |
| Tubes Through Solid State And preferably 20+ year old single malts... |