dgarretson
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| 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... | |
| 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. |