dgarretson
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| VPI TNT Bearing question I took a staged approach developing the corner towers, evolving from sorbethane of the original TNT Jr., to springs, to a rigid mass-loaded approach using solid hardwood and later brass in feet, and finally to brass with a DIY Stillpoints-style co... | |
| Best CD I've heard so far 2011......... I haven't been able to locate the new Calexico locally on vinyl(my preferred medium), but hopefully will do so.One of the best late arrivals in 2011 was Atlas Sound/Parallax. This is a Bradford Cox(Deerhunter) side project. It has the exotic shift... | |
| VPI TNT Bearing question Whatever VPI has done with subsequent iterations of the platter bearing to improve coupling between the bearing housing and the plinth, my point is that massive brass coupling of the metal bearing housing to the platform below will surpass the acr... | |
| VPI TNT Bearing question I did something similar to a TNT with a non-inverted bearing by extending the threaded thrust rod outside the bearing well. A massive brass donut threads onto the rod, with an extensible footer that drains vibration into the platform below. One of... | |
| Best Live Album Ever... So many in jazz that it's impossible to short list.R&RWho- Live at LeedsStones- Ya YasThe Dead- Any, esp. Filmore West '69Hendrix- Most, esp. Winterland LP boxFaces- Five Guys Walk into a Bar...Neil-Any, esp. Rust Never SleepsLou Reed- Live in... | |
| Optimizing TNT, Triplanar, Transfiguration Temper Ctlphd, Sorry, I failed to distinguish between the single-motor flywheel and the older standalone flywheel. If using thread drive I wouldn't bother with a single-motor flywheel, as it provides no method for adjusting thread tension between the two... | |
| Upgrading Fuses I put off fuse exotica for as long as possible, but recently anted up $12 for an Acme cyro-treated silver ceramic fuse. This was very much worthwhile in a BAT tube amp and a "bargain" relative to $60. | |
| Optimizing TNT, Triplanar, Transfiguration Temper I used three stick-on .2 APs without the companion APCD2 cups. BTW if you plan on living with the TNT for awhile, acquiring a standalone flywheel is worthwhile. The flywheel provides three improvements: increased inertial mass, a noise break for A... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Hello Raul, I've been on the sidelines of the DL-S1 discussion, running my DL-S1 for a while now (sans step-up) into a modified Atma-Sphere MP-1 with high-gain hybrid cascode at input. I've had good results at 400R loading, and have not yet experi... | |
| Lou Reed/Metallica "Lulu" just awful Bill for a NY-metro guy you need to get out more. Magic and Loss, Lou's fine tribute to Doc Pomus, forgives all sins. New York is fab-- hello goodbye to Giuliani and the Holloween parade. Set the Twilight Reeling is all egg cream, Songs for Drella... | |
| Hi Fi Dealers in NYC - where to find them? I second the recommendation of Highwater Sound. Jeff is a gentleman and a no-pressure guy. Also a nice chance to hear brands off-piste of the usual names(e.g. TW Raven, Thoress, Horning, Tron.) | |
| Optimizing TNT, Triplanar, Transfiguration Temper Tobes, I also have the TNT motor and flywheel on split plinths with aluminum fins into sand. Thread drive is a major improvement over the VPI belts, however when the thread drive is tensioned correctly it reveals the instablity of the stock rubber... | |
| Lou Reed/Metallica "Lulu" just awful Bill, there are at least a dozen extraordinary albums in there across several eras of R&R. Unfortunately not much of late. | |
| Merlin Subwoofer? For years I've been using a Vel DD-15 with modified VSM-MX and BBAM. The sub works well with crossover at 30hz and steep 24db roll-off. The effects are subtle, adding just the last measure of LF embellishment-- quality not quantity.I believe the m... | |
| Optimizing TNT, Triplanar, Transfiguration Temper Ptmconsulting is spot on w/r to the benefit of replacing the stock VPI elastic belt with thread drive. An intermediate flywheel will further improve speed stability by enabling a more grippy wrap of thread around a larger circumference of the moto... |