dougdeacon
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| Tracking issue with dynavector 20XL Flyfisher,Beware of strangers calling themselves "Teacher". Remember the DaVinci Code? ;-)David,Good to hear from you, and glad to help.Dodgealum,My TriPlanar's the same, as was my OL Silver before that. Trying to fine tune VTF by moving a massive... | |
| Tracking issue with dynavector 20XL Let me make sure I have this correct--the idea in using the test record is to try to get the buzzing the same in both channels--correct? Correct, using whichever one of bands 6-9 on Side 1 causes just enough buzzing to be audible.A BETTER way to u... | |
| Tracking issue with dynavector 20XL Flyfisher,You are misunderstanding the use of those tracks on the HFN&RR record. They are not "tests" that must be "passed". (This misunderstanding isn't your fault. The instructions that come with the record are nearly as faulty as those trac... | |
| What Turntable to Buy Dave,I was indeed thinking of the Serac, to keep the budget similar to a Super ScoutMaster Signature. Thanks for clarifying.Doug | |
| Digital force gauge query 1. The entire mass of a tonearm/cartridge is supported at two points, the bearing and the stylus. 2. Downforce (aka, VTF) is an measure of how much force gravity is exerting on the *portion* of the tonearm/cartridge mass that's being supported by ... | |
| What Turntable to Buy Agree with Raul and Mab33.Galibier Gavia - $2250Very probably a step up from either VPI table due to the quieter motor and the superior platter-motor coupling from a non-elastic drive belt. This type of belt is a vital component in my experience, ... | |
| Experience with Raul's Essential 3150 Raul called me before leaving Laredo to ask about impedance loading for our UNIverse. I suggested 100 ohms, since that is nominally the optimum load for a 4 ohm cartridge in an unknown circuit. He soldered in the appropriate resistors before leavi... | |
| Experience with Raul's Essential 3150 The number of hours it spent in airplane cargo holds last week? | |
| Experience with Raul's Essential 3150 Paul and I want to thank Raul for taking the time (and expense) to travel all the way from Laredo TX to CT, on very short notice. His visit was a great joy and he is a wonderful person to know and have as a guest. He loved Paul's cooking, which is... | |
| I would like to upgrade from Sumiko MMT tonearm Correct pressure of the stylus on the record (called VTF, Vertical Tracking Force) is vital, both for best sonics and for the protection of your vinyl.A very common misconception is that light-as-possible VTF's will reduce record wear. Not true! R... | |
| Experience with Raul's Essential 3150 Andrew,Thanks for the thorough report. Now I'm going to try to forget it so as not to prejudice my ears!Why? Because Raul is visiting us - tomorrow. That Essential/Alaap comparison is upon us.Our Alaap is not so full spec as Dan's - two chassis in... | |
| Tranfiguration Orpheus description Andrew,Glad to hear the ole' trial and error is working for you too! Larry found the Wally buried beneath some old record sleeves and used pads from his cleaning brushes, but now I guess you don't need it. :-)I'll have to try a mono LP for azimuth... | |
| Mounting Graham 2.2 The safe way to mount a cartridge in these circumstances will be my suggestion #1. You need a cartridge alignment protractor you can place on the platter to get the cartridge zenith angle correct. The Graham jig will be useless.Depending on your c... | |
| Mounting Graham 2.2 The Graham off-table cartridge mounting jig ASSUMES that spindle-to-pivot distance has been set, precisely, using their setup tool. If pivot-to-spindle distance is off by 1/4" (!!!), setting overhang with the Graham mounting jig will result in a s... | |
| Analogue Synergy....Which is the best Cartridge? Calgarian,You've made some good decisions and are asking good questions.First, my compliments on the thinking that lead you to the PS Audio phono stage. I haven't heard the GCPH, but having the foresight to acquire gain and loading flexibility to ... |