dan_ed

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Analog experiment
Aball says"However, I do know that many used LPs I have looked at in the past looked really rough and I don't see myself using them in a high resolution stereo."Maybe the samples you saw were too rough, but often one does not really know until the... 
DaVinci Tonearm
Hi Karl-Heinz,Have you any experience with the shorter length Da Vincis? I'm curious how much difference there is in the shorter models.Best,Dan 
Analog experiment
Aball, you say that you found good things about both formats. Is it not an option for you to enjoy both? Not that you have to, just asking the question. There are certainly many recordings available in one format that are not available in the othe... 
Thinking of modding my 834p, or should I move on?
Good point, Tfkaudio, I should not have used the term quality with step-ups. Some are better than others, but they are all filtering out details. Step ups may be a cost effective alternative, however the do drop information. I have come to learn t... 
Is Digital actually better than Analog?
blah, blah, MIT, blah, published, blah, blah, research on a BB,blah, blah,my pompous ass is bigger than your pompous ass, blah, blah, useless drivel, blah, blah, small minds, blah, blah 
DaVinci Tonearm
Most interesting report. Can you expand beyond "completely blows away the Triplanar"? In what ways is does it better the Triplanar?Thanks,Dan 
AVIS Record Cleaning solutions
Last I read you should just wait a little longer. Paul posted that AIVS is coming back.On the other hand, Bugtussle and RRL.Best,Dan 
Is Digital actually better than Analog?
blah, blah, 2 channel, blah, blah, digital, blah,blah, stuck in the mud, blah, blah, analog, blah,blah, multi-channel, etc., etc., etc.There is more emotional reaction in this thread than any real information.Have fun! 
Thinking of modding my 834p, or should I move on?
I completely agree with Scott on the results from modding an 834P. It will be very close to, and in some ways better than, an Aesthetix Rhea. (I've owned both of these.)The one drawback with the 834p is the stepups. This is not a huge deal because... 
Armboard material of choice.
I'm not sure if you're looking to make a decision on a turntable or just make a new armboard. I disagree with Cmk. There are more 'tables built with/from metal than any other material. If you took a poll you would probably find just as many, and p... 
If boulder is tops what is second tier?
So, Rich, what cables does Boulder use/recommend? That is to say, which cable design do you think filters the least and how do you determine that? I guess I'm asking how did you determine that your products are doing their best without attaching o... 
Antiskate issue.
>> And everyone now seems to have discovered that they track better at the high end of their VTF range rather than the low end. <<Well, just think of me as salmon swimming upstream on this point. My system is extremely revealing and dy... 
Used TT, Arm and Cartridge
Do you know anything about the construction of the garage? I'm assuming that it is a 2 car. Does it have posts in the center between the bays to support a center beam? Can you see the joists? If so, what are the dimensions of these? I agree with N... 
Upgrade Denon 103 R to Shelter 501 II?
Springbok10,Sounds like the scale from ANS. That's a very good investment.Don't worry in the least about VTA with the 103r. With that conical stylus you can be off by a mile and it won't sound any different. Just set it level and focus on VTF and ... 
Do you think you need a subwoofer?
This may not mean much but I thought I'd share abit along this theme about 'tables and LF speakers. My old Aerial 10t's are rear ported and just drip with chest pounding bass, even when pulled out 6 to 7 feet from the back wall. I once used a deci...