don_c55
Responses from don_c55
| New Magnepan 3.7 i ? Probably a crossover update.That is the only thing that could be easy to change. | |
| Turnable database with TimeLine HalcroYour choice of speakers are very suspect!You hear "lucidity"? LOL!I can not argue with religious theory. There are many, many things that screw up Lp playback. It never will be perfect! | |
| Turnable database with TimeLine The real question is are these very, very small speed changes AUDIBLE!I seriously doubt it! Tape recorders and cutting equipment does not have perfect speed in the first place.Many audiophiles like to split hairs with theory that makes no differen... | |
| Front Ported v. Rear Ported Speakers Read This!http://www.stereophile.com/content/fifth-element-35-25-cheers-sealed-boxes | |
| Where's Digital playback at today ? I Listen to vinyl most all the time, and am very satisfied with the Sony SCD XA5400ES CD/SACD player. Slightly warm and sounds "vinyl like"! Only $1500.I do not think you need to spend $8000. Save your money and buy more CD's. | |
| Turn table speed variation question No analog Lp recording is perfect as far as speed variation.Nothing to lose sleep over, and can not be totally eliminated, even with the most well designed Lp playback system.IMO not an listening issue with well designed Lp playback.If you want pe... | |
| Shocking 3D sound in 2 channel I have had 3D imaging with different six foot Magnepans since the 70's.Room, amplification, source, positioning, and good recordings are essential.I believe Panel speakers like Magneplanar and electrostatics work best at 3D.If you do not get 3D, y... | |
| Clearaudio Azimuth Optimizer V Fozgometer LewmI do not assume the optimal is with the cartridge parallel to the recored, that is just a starting point.The bubble level that i use is very small (about 1/3 inch in diameter) and weighs next to nothing.I aim for the diamond to be perpendicula... | |
| Clearaudio Azimuth Optimizer V Fozgometer Dicockrum,Did you try finer adjustments, after using the Fozgometer, or just believe the meter and go with that setting?My arm [the original VPI JMW-10] has an azimuth ring with index marks and allows very, very fine adjustments. The later VPI arm... | |
| Clearaudio Azimuth Optimizer V Fozgometer They are both a rip-off, is what I concluded from internet audio forum searches.I use a very small round bubble level on the top of the cartridge to set the azimuth initially, then make very small arm azimuth adjustments and listen for optimal sou... | |
| Stax Driver Comparison Via a posting on headfi about a STAX factory visit, STAX still uses the SRM-T1 as a reference in developing their current top of the line headphones.The problem with the SRM-T1 is finding super low noise NOS tubes from the 60's and 70's for best r... | |
| Just ordered a WT Amadeus and Dynavector XX2 mk2 You will know soon enough.Why bother with this post? | |
| Stylus force digital scales Best digital scale I have used.http://www.musicdirect.com/p-204-audio-additives-digital-stylus-force-gauge.aspx | |
| classical newbie Listen to classical radio first.You will then get guidance, before wasting money on music you do not care for. | |
| VPI Direct Drive Turntable +1 Kiddman |