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| ZYX "House" Sound Thought I would pick this up as having recently purchased the ZYX Ultimate Exceed Omega and running it in, and believe me if you doubt break in process is real this will make you a believer, I would say for me, in my system, the Omega is a goldil... | |
| To condition or not ? My understanding is that a basic regenerator will provide stability for the electricity supplying the motor. I have one dedicated to the tt. | |
| Loudspeaker sensitivity and dynamics: are the two inexorably linked? Having read the thread and at many points being out of my depth some questions remain that interest me. Small sample size here as to experience so bear with me. Recently changed speakers going from Zu Def 4s to my present speaker. The Zus being a ... | |
| Loudspeaker sensitivity and dynamics: are the two inexorably linked? Having read the thread and at many points being out of my depth some questions remain that interest me. Small sample size here as to experience so bear with me. Recently changed speakers going from Zu Def 4s to my present speaker. The Zus being a ... | |
| What is turntable “liveliness”. Ossicle, noticed you referenced "steady enough". What I have experienced recently is a discernable improvement in "steady", and it is readily apparent when looking at the strobe used to check for speed. And the liveliness, while not being overly a... | |
| I used to think pricey interconnects were snake oil... No, not going to pay stupid money on cables. But there are some really good cables to be had, not cheap but a definite improvement. Cables matter. | |
| Balanced/Differential tube preamplifier recommendation? IMO stick with balanced. Have had both. Somehow balanced eliminates some types od electrical noise that isn't noticeable using single ended but moves out of the way with balanced. True balanced BAT equipment seemed more immediate to me. | |
| Mazzy loves Little Feat! Probably saw Little Feat 4-5 times. Had Bring the Family on the turntable last night. Hard to beat Lipstick Sunset and Have a Little Faith back to back. | |
| What record cleaner is the most bang for the buck?? Second "The Vinyl Press" article. A very thorough and illuminating article. Have always used Audio Intelligence products and done by hand with a US rinse. Don't trust spinning brushes. | |
| Goodbye Everyone I will just say that when I see your name pop up there's the comfort of knowing a balanced and informative post is to follow. Best of luck. | |
| Moved Audio Quest cable to my DAC. WOW You have Mac 452 and that's now mid? My how things have changed. Had a pair of MC 275s in '85 same happened . Kids with college degrees now. Back down the rabbit hole! | |
| Anyone compare Zesto with Backert preamps? +1 | |
| Matching Power and Speakers -- Much Ado about Not-that-Much? (Tube amps and speakers) This has been visited any times. My opinion,for what it's worth is that to adequately power your speakers headroom is essential. Instantaneous power needed to avoid clipping is a huge factor as to providing dynamic range. Don't want my amps clippi... | |
| My Impossible hum issue. As to a cable upgrade Grover Huffman cables are well built and very reasonable You may have to go a bit above $100 but he does quality work | |
| Help me understand cartridge alignment Am having JR at WAM scope 2 cartridges. One can be brought to nearly perfect alignment in azimuth, SRA and zenith. The other has too much error to be compensated , even with shims. Personally prefer this scientific method rather than trial and er... |