dodgealum
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| Deciding on which of my cartridges to go on Origin Live and Kuzma arms I am currently running a Charisma Signature One on an OL Conqueror and am happy with the results. As a Charisma owner you probably know they make a bunch of carts at different price points which are stellar performers. I’ve also heard good things ... | |
| Roger Waters Live Last Night in Glendale,AZ Isn’t the idea to write SONGS that speak to issues that you care about and through MUSIC move people to agree and take action? | |
| Need 25 foot interconnects I will be transitioning my setup at some point next year and face a similar question. I’m currently using a long(ish) pair of WyWires platinum IC’s (13’ single ended) but will need at least a 30’ run in the new setup. The rest of my system is (mos... | |
| Ortofon MC Cartridge Problems ?? FWIW I’d say you have dodged a $1k bullet. I ran that cartridge on virtually the same table and found it lacking in several areas. After two fails I’d ask the dealer for a refund and move on. An AT ART 9 or OC9 IMHE is a much better option or even... | |
| Dr. Feickert Turntable I like the Volare—heard it at Andy Singer’s shop. The OL arms are great. I decided to go up one level to the Pure Fidelity Harmony with the OL Conqueror. Couldn’t be happier. PF is set to launch an upgraded speed controller, the Conductor, which i... | |
| The MoFi Mess and TAS rolling over for them Anyone who has been around this hobby long enough to remember Stereophile and TAS from the early years (1980s) understands and is sickened by what has happened to these publications. Unfortunately, it's part of a broader trend infecting journalism... | |
| Audio Rack Opinions IMHO racks represent the least bang for your audio bucks. The only component that significantly benefits is the turntable, which requires isolation from structural borne resonances and footfalls. For the table, a wall mount shelf properly installe... | |
| Great classical pianists Mitsuku Uchida is one of my favorites, particularly for Mozart but her style translates well to other composers. I also like Maria Joao Pires--her Nocturnes are fabulous as are her Wigmore Hall chamber recordings. | |
| Whole House Surge Protection…recommendations! I have used the Environmental Potentials 2050 for the past 10 years. No issues and clean, quiet power. Highly recommended! | |
| Building a house All super helpful comments here. I'm in the final design phase for my 17 X 23 with peaked ceiling bonus room over the garage and need to specify build specs for floor, interior/exterior walls, and ceiling. Here is what I am thinking: 5/8" drywa... | |
| Where do you want your system to go when you go? For me it's more about what happens to my music than the gear. I have carefully built a collection over several decades that is a reflection of who I am and what moves and inspires me so I really don't want to see that broken up and scattered to t... | |
| Advice for mounting a TT shelf on a wall You are correct about hitting the studs dead center. Use a stud finder to locate and mark the edges of the studs. Then hold the bracket to the wall with a level across the top surface and move the holes to the exact middle between your marks and a... | |
| Need some help with Brandenburgs You may want to decide first whether you want a recording featuring modern or original instruments. Since you mention Pinnock perhaps the latter is preferred. In that case I’d recommend the Smithsonian Institution’s box set featuring Albert Fuller... | |
| Advice for mounting a TT shelf on a wall IMHE the advice given here is solid. I have wall mounted my turntable for the past two decades after trying various other isolation systems that failed to prevent foot falls and other environmental effects. Hard to see in my system pictures but I'... | |
| High Current Integrated Options for Manger Speakers Thanks everyone for the suggestions. @kennyc Several reviews of the Mangers indicate they are lower sensitivity than reported and also I have it on good authority that the brand flourishes when fronted by high current designs. Please keep the ide... |