elliottbnewcombjr
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| Russian Tube Preamp, No Return, Here I go again stereo54,644 posts02-13-2021 7:12pm"I noticed they spelled Vacuum tubes as vacuuum tubes on the preamp". Funny, I just got what you wrote, 'on the unit'. My mind thought/assumed 'in the text', and the USPS change grabbed my attention.IF I had ... | |
| Analog upgrade path I would first upgrade the cartridge to an advanced stylus shape. https://www.sound-smith.com/articles/stylus-shape-informationIf you play it (MM or MC) thru your VA 1400 first, you will hear only the improved cartridge. Then, to use your two nice ... | |
| Russian Tube Preamp, No Return, Here I go again NewArtVinyl has produced much more marketing info since I took a risk and bought the Blackbird 12.5" arm.Here's their video showing setup of my armhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYVJn2_u9Z0their home pagehttp://newartvinyl.ru/ | |
| What do you have on order RIGHT NOW. I ordered a tube preamp made in Russia, in transit since 3-1-21https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/russian-tube-preamp-no-return-here-i-go-again | |
| Analog upgrade path How were you playing your TT with your Integrated Amp? What cartridge now? As far as TT, if no problem with that one, in your budget, I say stick with the TT.Phono Stage: MM only or MM and MC? Tubes or SS?IMO, any phono stage needs to be purchas... | |
| Jazz listening: Is it about the music? Or is it about the sound? ’’Not So Special Keepers" (any genre)That’s why I went from two arms (MC Stereo; Mono) to 3 arms ( added MM Stereo). Luckily I chose a vintage SUT with 3 inputs and MM pass.I realized, I was wearing my non-replaceable stylus on LP’s that are keepe... | |
| Russian Tube Preamp, No Return, Here I go again cleared Russian Customs easily, in transit since 3-1-21 | |
| Interconnects under floor? I meant that mice, when hungry chew wires, so keep after them down there, or feed them | |
| Burned Out this is an opening for me to repeat my advice, buy a simple tube tester, test them when you receive them. Verify bad when a problem occurs, verify good, annual check .... take it to your friend's house, loan it to those you trust.Not big high qual... | |
| Borrowing equipment from dealers If you get the right to return for full refund (u pay return shipping) (not store credit), then research, buy, try, keep or return. | |
| Hum after replacing tonearm cable put the old cable back on. problem gone? then it's the new cable.if hum with old cable, then it's not the new cable, something got disturbed, Din connector? RCA termination block? Tonearm wiring? hum in both channels is a hint. | |
| retipping for Grado The Reference high output cartridge what the bejesus is 'diamond twin tip' ??? | |
| Refurbishing 30 year old speakers Cones as well as surrounds need to be evaluated. Not sure what your's are made of. I just re-coned one of my 15" woofers made in 1958 for the 3rd time since I got them in 1973. The one nearest the heater vent dried out, very small cracks ready to ... | |
| Sansui AC with 100 volt ... Plug into 120 volt outlet ? A simple convertor, 120v down to 100v, decent quality, nothing big or special.Locate it so you can remember it is there so you don't forget in the future, but like any transformer, a spot with no hum. | |
| retipping for Grado The Reference high output cartridge Steve at VAS is highly respected, shows lots of experience on his web site, and was very friendly when I have written and talked to him, and sensible advice when I was considering buying a MC that would need retip.https://vasnyinc.com/ |