dgarretson
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| 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... | |
| Connex Audio Cables I've used Connex balanced silver/teflon bulk interconnect cable in a couple of modified components and like it very much. AFAIK this is a Parts ConneXion house brand made by DH Labs. | |
| Album Of The Year 2011 Many fine albums, but for best(most important) of 2011 I'm leaning toward the Hendrix Winterland LP box. | |
| Best Platter Material The variables and combinations can get complex, as a change in weight may also affect speed stability. I like the old VPI TNT delrin/lead/cork platter, topped with a 4 lb. TTWeights copper platter, topped with a Trans-Fi Reso-mat, clamped lightly ... | |
| Piano and Trumpet can sound bright Some of that zip may be diffraction from tweeter off the front baffle. You might try a large ring of 1/4" felt around the dome. This will slightly pad down the tweeter while improving coherance. | |
| High Output MC vs Low Output MC I have not heard the DL-160, but have had a long & satisfying run with Denon's top DL-S1(around $500 from Comet Supply.) Very low .15mv output and medium compliance. | |
| Turntable speed accuracy Palasr wrote: "While frequency accuracy (and adjustablity) is one issue, it doesn't begin to address waveform shape, harmonic distortion, phase amplitude and shift, and all the other interesting things that go into generating a waveform suitable f... | |
| Turntable speed accuracy Don_c55, try comparing a carefully tensioned cotton poly thread to the stock elastic band on your TNT. This will demonstrate the clearly audible difference between absolute and transient speed stability. | |
| VPI TNT HRX table - what tonearms? Hello again Suttlaw, a Trans-Fi Terminator linear tonearm easily surpassed a SME IV and Graham 1.5tc on my modified VPI TNT. I've corresponded with an HRX owner who experienced similar improvement replacing a VPI 12.5 arm. The stock tonearm mounti... | |
| Sony SCD-777es as transport? Hello Suttlaw, I personally modified the SCD-1/777ES based mostly on piece parts and ideas from Reference Audio Mods. Principal improvements to the transport section include Superclock 4 and discrete DC regulation stages powered by a 12V battery. ... | |
| Best CD I've heard so far 2011......... Somehow the May release of Urge Overkill's first album since '95 slipped past me. Rock & Roll Submarine is pretty fine, particularly on LP. UO is a missing link to the grunge scene that never got deserved recognition.http://www.youtube.com/wat... | |
| Best Rock Album in 2011 Agree that it takes a few spins for The Whole Love to take hold, but well worth it. Wilco is rolling in clover and not as far from Uncle Tupelo roots as on prior efforts.Though not rock, Bonnie Prince Billy's "wolfroy goes to town" is a stand-out,... | |
| Best Rock Album in 2011 This has been a great week for eccentrics, all on vinyl:Tom Waits- Bad as Me Magnetic Fields- HolidayTed Leo- Live in Nashville | |
| Why does Cary Audio keep discontinuing good amps? "Because there clueless"TBD but at leist they can sphell. |