dgarretson
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| break-in for Marantz SA-7S1 I emailed you. | |
| break-in for Marantz SA-7S1 In the mod process I've always aimed for increased resolution and transparency(clarity) for RBCD. I've found that what is described as "ruthless" or "analytic" clarity is invariably some deficiency in the engineering of the CDP that when resolved,... | |
| Digital Remastering: Last 5 years..... I've listened to the same LP copy of Wake of Flood for many years through a succession of TTs and phono stages. For reasons that elude me, my opinion of the sonics of this LP have varied widely through the various analog front ends. But as my equi... | |
| Does the Transport make a significant difference? Ladavid, Assuming the Modwright is a Sony SCD-1/777ES, I know from developing that unit that the stock transport is only fair. However extraordinary performance can be coaxed from that unit as a standalone transport through mods to Main PCB and DC... | |
| recapping crossovers....do or don't? Wavetrader, before going for expensive Duelund or V-Cap TFT bypass I would first try some cheap russian FT-1 or FT-3 teflon in .01uf & .1uf and decide whether bypass is a net improvement at either of these values. If true, then sub in Duelund ... | |
| recapping crossovers....do or don't? IME MIT/Multicap PPFXS tin foil sound much better than the PPMFX metalized prop caps that rate poorly in Shadorne's URL. PPMFX were widely used by ARC and others circa mid '90s, but have a hard unsupple sound in the presence region and above that ... | |
| recapping crossovers....do or don't? Which MIT caps are they? PPFXS sound better than PPMFX. As an interim step, consider experimenting with small bypass using .1uf or .22uf Russian FT-3 telfon available cheap on ebay. Also, it's worth trying Duelund graphite resistors in key positio... | |
| Why not more DIY talk/equipment on the 'Gon? It's a follow the money thing. Monikers like DrsWilsonMaxxViagraRx, etc. The lingua franca of Audiogon is not DIY, though modification of well-recognized commercial gear is of occasional interest. | |
| Why do dealers do this? It may be that MrT was referring to Sarah & Cindy. | |
| Marantz SA7S1 owners - stock or modded Hooper, Just curious about what modded players & modders you're talking about, and what were the internal changes made. Did you hear them in a familiar system? IME there are some mods-- particularly improvements to power supplies-- that make d... | |
| Great sounding new vinyl The recently released Pretenders "Break up the Concrete" is among the year's best rock albums(two 10" 33RPM LPs with CD.) Wide ranging original material feels at turns like Dylan's Highway 61, Lucinda, Janis, Grateful Dead, and british blues like ... | |
| Vishay resistor break in? After about 10 hours treble will open up and bass will tighten. Most of the break-in is finished by 50 hrs. Good choice! | |
| Why do dealers do this? This forum is probably a good place for posting specific queries to find the best nearby place & salesman to source a particular piece. That way you can visit the showroom by appointment on a referral basis and get the attention you deserve ba... | |
| Where to find 'good sounding' resistors? BTW fondling the long, thin brown cardboard tube of a Duelund resistor has me yearning for Cohiba Lanceros. | |
| Where to find 'good sounding' resistors? To add to Lewm's list, I found that 10W Duelund graphite resistors were an improvement over Caddock MP820/1 in the crossover of an Esotar tweeter. Clearer & more detailed with greater sense of relaxation underneath, and more development of ins... |