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Trans Fi Salvation direct rim drive turntable
The issue with Magnetically levitated feet on a TT in my view is that if the motor is separate from the TT then it compromises the rigidity between motor pulley and platter/bearing. I have no doubt that IF one has a TT that is being subjected to v... 
Bridged classe audio DR9
I had some Calipers many years ago and got excellent results using passive biamping with 2 amps.Your best option is to passively biamp the speakers with the 2 DR9's. Use 1 amp for each speaker, using the left channel for bass and right channel for... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
08-21-14: NandricDear Dover, See Dover 07-13-13: ''the essence = does one prefer the 'rising high end' of the MC carts or...''Nandric, that was a proposition, not a personal view, for the purpose of discussion. If you read the post in full I point... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
08-20-14: NandricThis also imply that I disagree with Dovers 'theory' that MC carts are prefered by persons who like 'exaggerated' (+ 3 dB at 20 Khz ?)I have never said that and do not subscribe to that theory.  
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
JcarrThank you for the informative post. I am interested in your view on cantilever flex on eccentric records. My experience with a tangential air bearing tone, the Eminent Technology ET2, is that even with the horizontal mass reduced significantl... 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
Ketchup,I have played with titanium components on the ET2 some years ago. I overhauled a company that manufactured custom wheelchairs, including custom titanium frames, with custom brackets to meet individuals needs. Unfortunately titanium is very... 
Graham Phantom Anti-Skate. Is it effective at all?
Dougs point about the anti skate been applied to one end of the cantilever and the skating force being applied to the other is quite correct. However IF one has checked that the cantilever is straight, and not being pulled in one direction or the ... 
Graham Phantom Anti-Skate. Is it effective at all?
I also observe the cantilever when it drops on the record to see if it deflects on impact when it starts it's groove travels. Not a perfect method by any means but works for me with the arms I useOn impact the stylus suspension will be stretched ... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
07-13-14: FleibAt the end of this MC survey there are 5 amplitude plots. www.fastaudioIs the classic rising high end part of the appeal?This may well be the essence of the thread - does one prefer the "rising high end" of a moving coil, or does o... 
Is there a minimum length for power cords?
07-07-14: AlmargDover, with respect to your comment I don't think a 2 meter or any other precise point of demarcation between what will be seen by the power supply as a stub vs. as part of the loop can be defined. It depends on the specific freque... 
Is there a minimum length for power cords?
Here in New Zealand the power outlets within a house are configured in a loop. If a power cable is attached to the loop and it is shorter than 2 metres then it will be seen by the power supply as part of the loop. If the power cable is 2 metres or... 
New $35K pivoting tonearm
Turns out that Telos after many years of research have finally cottoned on that wood is not ideal for a tonearm, and is indeed in this instance a wooden spoon, or kindling as Syntax would say.I must have had great foresight about a year ago when I... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Lewm et al,I spent an evening listening to the Soundsmith strain gauge cartridge when Peter visited New Zealand. From memory we listened to the Voice, then the Sussuro and finally Peter put on the Strain Gauge. My impression of the cartridges were... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Lewm, why not try an EAR834 - cheap and cheerful and ripe for modification if you feel like it. In standard form it has a very easy sound - very musical. 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
Richardkrebs,On the one hand you say that the air bearing is rigid at audio frequencies, but now you speculate that the arm is prone to chatter due to "pressure irregularities". You also claim that the pressure irregularities are audible.The two t...