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| Anyone compare the Döhmann Helix Two mk2 vs CSPort TAT1M2? I have not compared either, but I have a Dohmann Helix 1 Mk2. From reading in WBF about the CS Port TAT1, it looks like there is much more adjusting needed with the CS Port. Comparatively speaking, the Dohmann is more plug and play. I am very ple... | |
| A Story about a Defective Signature Platinum @mijostyn Sorry to hear about your cartridge. I had a very similar incident with a nearly new Rega MC cartridge a few years ago: the left channel just went blank. What have you used to clean the stylus? | |
| Subwoofers and electrostatic speakers @docknow Yes, I read that the Martin Logan PBK works with up to four subwoofers; however, it analyzes each one independently. I would think a more effective way would be to measure all the subwoofers together, since there may be interference be... | |
| Subwoofers and electrostatic speakers @delm @docknow @m-db Yes, the Martin Logan version of MSO is the PBK. The problem is that with current placement the subwoofers sound fantastic, without all the complicated DEQ, PBK, HPF, etc. Before the purchase, I was told that the subwoofers ... | |
| Subwoofers and electrostatic speakers @erik_squires Yes, I think every system could benefit, at least in part, to the addition of subwoofers. @kota1 I have to stick with my pre-amplifier, which is Ypsilon. The delicacy, detail, and musicality of this pre-amplifier is as good as it... | |
| Turntable Isolation Journey @no_regrets Yes, I placed the pads under the feet of the turntable, and noticed a significant audible change, but this is largely because I had a Rega P8, which is very sensitive to the surface that it’s sitting on. Try both, and see what you no... | |
| Turntable Isolation Journey @no_regrets Yes, the Vibrasystems EVA-BFR was very effective in isolating and grounding my last turntable. They are specifically designed to reduce minor vibrations. I also tried springs, but I found that they induced a some what “tinny” quali... | |
| Turntable Isolation Journey @mulveling Thanks for sharing your experience. I had quite a journey in trialing various isolation devices as well on my turntable,and found that they all imparted come sort of color to the music. The only isolation device that I've found to b... | |
| Turntable weight affects speed If the weight is too much, try a clamp, like the SOTA clamp. It really improves sound quality, particularly clarity. | |
| Best musician in the world? Talk about resurrecting an old thread! 23 years! That must be a record! While Galbraith is/was excellent, I would currently vote for Jordi Savall: performing and conducting music from all over the world composed over a period of thousands of yea... | |
| Phono Stage upgrade to complement Dohmann Helix One Mk 2 @lewm Yes, that makes sense. I'll see how things work out. Presently, with just the SL speakers, and playing the 16 Hz note on vinyl, the walls shake; oddly, playing the same piece on digital doesn't cause much to shake, but just the normal v... | |
| Phono Stage upgrade to complement Dohmann Helix One Mk 2 @lewm The standard amplifier that he pairs with his subwoofers goes down to 18 Hz. We'll see what he's able to find. (By the way, if you haven't heard that organ piece, you should give it a listen. My friends who don't even like classical mus... | |
| Phono Stage upgrade to complement Dohmann Helix One Mk 2 @rauliruegas Thanks for your suggestions. I'm going to see what Duke at Audiokinesis comes up with. He sounds like he really knows what he's talking about, and is interested in helping me get the best out of my Sound Lab ESL's. He's also a So... | |
| Phono Stage upgrade to complement Dohmann Helix One Mk 2 @mijostyn I spoke with Duke LeJeune at Audiokinesis, and he agreed with you that the "Swarm" would not suffice in my room, due to its size. He mentioned that he could make some custom subwoofers with either 12" drivers or possibly with s 10" dr... | |
| Phono Stage upgrade to complement Dohmann Helix One Mk 2 I've read some comments on a subwoofer thread about how the user preferred Class A/AB amplifier for the subwoofers, as the class D truncated notes too quickly, and the like. Consquently, currently, I'm leaning towrards favoring passive subwoofers... |