drjoe
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| Linn vs VPI? Stanwal is right. To set up a Linn all you need is the setup manual. Youcan get it online. Setup is time consuming , a lot of back and forth but itcan be done by anyone has turntable experience. Follow the manual and takeyour time and it can be do... | |
| Mark Levinson ML-1 power supply I seems to me that Levinson should be able to provide a little more help.To me, just another example of what used to be a good company that is now a terrible company. No support or help with older products,capacitor problems and no help, etc. Why ... | |
| Spacer between cartridge and headshell on Breuer The nob on the top of the pivot is the anti-skate adjustment. | |
| Spacer between cartridge and headshell on Breuer You should be able to raise the tonearm to get the armparallel to the record surface . The tonearm pillar is adjustable higher or lower. It is possible you have the arm up at the pivot as high as it will go.If so, you'll have to shim it somewhere.... | |
| ever had a parts Lloydc, you are so right.If it was that easy, all you have to do is pick the most expensive parts and you will get a winner.Joe | |
| New caps for Spectral DMC 20? Keep in mind that replacing what are considered inferior parts withbetter parts ( wima, vishay,teflon caps, etc ) will change the sound butit may not be better . Joe | |
| Step Up/Down Transformers - Good or Bad? Sorry for the bad post with typos , etc.Joe | |
| Step Up/Down Transformers - Good or Bad? If is possible the amp has multiple taps on the transformer with one being120V which you could switch to for use in the States. It would help those on the chat who may be able help you ,if we knew what amp you have.Joe | |
| Best cartridge for Breuer 8C I used an onyx Koetsu with my Breuer and it was fine. Also tried a Lyraargoi and it worked fine.Joe | |
| Notice to all. Bob Williams of Audionut deceased. Hey folks,let's move on. Having been one of the members to post anegative post for Taters,... I read his response( re:1st post by Taters), and I take his word that he meant no disrespect.Joe | |
| Notice to all. Bob Williams of Audionut deceased. Taters, it seems your comments mean to say , " so what , I didn't know him." , I have been on audiogon longer than you....I also look every day...and I don't know you . So what did you mean by your post. Joe | |
| Where can one purchase lead shot for speakers? Elevick, good point.Joe | |
| Where can one purchase lead shot for speakers? Why don 't you use steel shot. It has a density of 7.85 g/cc . Lead has a density of 11.35g/cc. Roughly a 30% increase in weight. with lead.100% more safe with steel shot, no disposal problems, no health risks. You could also pack with pennies alt... | |
| Exotic wood surrounds for Rega P25? You might want to talk to Chris at Woodsong Audio.He makes solid hardwood plinths for the Linn and others. A+ quality.His username on Agon is ' Ilikmangos'Joe | |
| Spectral Dmc20 s2 blown up Please advice It could be that the preamp had DC at one of the inputs. If so. not good. My guess is that the unit will have to go to the factory.Joe |