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| Simplest Linear PSU? @itsjustme On the topic of SMPS (switched mode power supplies) the problem is noise. Noise CAN be controlled, but it is difficult. Thank you - the first intelligent post on this thread. That is the issue - linear power supplies vs switched... | |
| Simplest Linear PSU? there are no serious audio-grade SMD components, Hilarious "audiophile" with size, shape, lovely colour, gold plated leads, pc triple c copper leads, aged, brewed - I have a bunch of audiophile components in the spares bin that were easily o... | |
| Lyra Kleos arrives after eight months. . Worth the wait? First impressions @skyscraper Dover and Karl, it would be nice to acquire a new phono stage, but honestly not in the cards right now. I wouldn’t lose any sleep over it - you have a great system - probably better than most here. Tweaking the loading would be ni... | |
| Lyra Kleos arrives after eight months. . Worth the wait? First impressions @fsonicsmith The EQ-500 has continuously variable loading from the front panel of 30k to 100k Ohms which encompasses what the vast majority of MC cartridges need. You have misread the specs. The MM input has variable loading - 30k to 100k. ... | |
| Cartridges @baylinor Didn't mean to show arrogance, sorry for those offended. I see many posts of folks who don't even attempt to install a cart on a uni pivot and have to get a "professional" to do it for them and charge them multiple hours labor to do s... | |
| Lyra Kleos arrives after eight months. . Worth the wait? First impressions @fsonicsmith Actually Luzmans' top phono stage has very little ability to change the cartridge loading. If he was to invest in a phono stage he would be better off with a different brand - there are many posts on this forum on the lack of adjust... | |
| Cartridges the folks who put down the uni pivot is because it is too difficult for their level of mechanical knowledge to adjust it properly. What an arrogant statement. Not in my case mate. I have listened to VPi unipivots for 30 years, set up a few,... | |
| Cartridges @hysteve You have a fairly balanced system. I am familiar with most of the gear you have. The problem is that the tonearm is the weak link if it is the VPI unipivot and you won't get the best out of a cartridge upgrade. The conundrum then beco... | |
| Phono stage options - balanced with XLR both input and output... @atmasphere The balanced phono inputs were an option. They replaced the RCA's ie - no single ended input with this configuration. Still had the extra 2 RCA's for resistive and capacitive loading though. Designed for use with the 846 line stage. ... | |
| Phono stage options - balanced with XLR both input and output... @atmasphere Burmester 838 fully symmetrical phono pre-amplifier and the high-level 846 companion unit. They were being sold here in 1985. Had one in the shop. Very good but still preferred tubes myself. | |
| Phono stage options - balanced with XLR both input and output... @atmasphere Atma-Sphere was the first to offer a balanced phono input, back in 1989. Really - I hooked up a Burmester pre with balanced phono inputs back in 1985. | |
| Current sensing phono stages w/Rega? judging by my own experience, a cartridge over 10 ohms would have so little gain in current mode that the signal to noise ratio would be pretty bad. Clearly you have little experience. I use a current sensing step up with a range of MC's from... | |
| Source for resistors for an acoustech/sutherland phono preamp Changing loading isn't going to help your bottom end much. It basically just changes the top end. This statement is misleading. Changing the top end response can in some instances alter the perception of the bottom end by changing the balance... | |
| A New MC to Catch One's Attention @pindac When learning about the Body, it is unique as a Material, which is a Plus, especially as the Material has properties which are recognised for the Damping that can be produced. My query would be how separated in the attractive proper... | |
| benz micro LP or KISEKI PURPLE EARTH? My experience with the both the Benz and Kiseki is the Kiseki Purpleheart is underwhelming - muddy and not high resolution. For your budget ( I used to distribute the SME v ) have a look at the van den hul range - they match the 11g effective mas... |