dmm53
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| Technics SL-10 Linear Tracking Thanks Rhljazz. I used this years ago with pretty good results with an old CCJ preamp and ARC 100A with magnepan Typonys. Sounded great then, sound terrible now. I replaced the cratridge with an Ortofon and plugged it into the phono section of a M... | |
| Technics SL-10 Linear Tracking I have one in perfect working order that has been in storage for 20 years. I put a new Ortofon black in, bu the sound is Awful. If it has a built inpreamp, should I be plugging it into the Aux onmy pramp instead of phono? | |
| B&W 803S, are they the right speakers for me? Again, thanks to everyone. Based on comments, I think I am going to try to bypass my SS preamp and use my tube dac direcct to my amp (has gain controls) and see what happens to dynamics. | |
| B&W 803S, are they the right speakers for me? Have often thought of changing the preamp to a good tube preamp (CJ, ARC, Audio Horizon, Mac 2200/2300). Wondered how much benefit I would see with a tube DAC already in my system.Owned a CJ preamp years ago with an ARC 100B and loved the sound. T... | |
| B&W 803S, are they the right speakers for me? Played with severe toe in with tweeters crossing in front and lost all imaging. For whatever reason, my room acoustics like a very very slight toe in. Might try some tube rolling to tame the tweeters abit more? | |
| good DAC under $1000 I have the TADAC version with tubiness and volume controls with Tele smoothplates (also have tried french mazdas). The controls make the unit sound very different depending on your tastes. There is a delicate balance between the two controls to ma... | |
| B&W 803S, are they the right speakers for me? Played with positioning for the millionth time this weekend. Moved speakers a bit closer together and imaging improved a bit. I'm also enjoying the anti cables which seem to be a bit more revealing in detail.This system moves from wow to uggghhh d... | |
| B&W 803S, are they the right speakers for me? Thanks to eveyone's advice. Switched to 4 ohm taps a long time ago. Did positively change sound.I have played with separation and toe in many times and find it does make a big difference.My guess is that Rwwear may have had iit right the first tim... | |
| Budget Cartridge: Grado Green vs Ortofon 2M Red I have a Techniques SL10 tangential table that was dormant for about 20 years. With all the talk about analog, I put a Grado Green into it a reved it up. It sounds terrible! I was hoping that it was the cartridge, but wondering if it might be the ... | |
| TADAC owners - which best 12au7 tubes? I have owned one for about 10 months. I first switched out the Chinese tubes for a pair of French Mazdas, recommended and bought from Brent Jesse. After about 200 hours of break-in, I noticed an increase in soundstage. About another 200 hours late... | |
| Hi-End Electronics to drive B&W 804S speakers? I too traded up to the 803S. I ended up purchasing a Mac 352 from Audio Classics, which most will agree is the best deal for a quality amp around. The sound is astounding and gets better with time. | |
| Tube DAC Advice Needed I've owned the current version with volume control of Paul's TADAC for about 6 months. Previously owned MF DAC. The difference is significant. I also have replaced the tubes that Paul shipped with the TADAC with some vintage NOS Mazdas. Just can't... | |
| Why the Distain For the Rotel RB-1080 Power Amp? I had an RB 1080 with a pair of B&W 805S. It sounded horrible. The high end was harsh and the unit itself ran very hot.I went to the extreme and bought a Mac 352 from Audio Classics. I understand that the price is 3X, but it demonstrated what ... | |
| MHDT Havana vs TADAC Am not familiar with the Havana, but switched from Musical Fidelity to TADAC. Paul is usually very responsive via email. His product, for the price, is unbeatable with exceptional soundstage and clarity. The big feature is the "Tubines" knob, whic... | |
| McxIntosh Ohm Match for B&W 803s Thanks Musicnoise. I have an MC352. Gonna give it a run through at 4 ohms and have a listen. Your info greatly appreciated. |