ericsch

Responses from ericsch

Most recent concert
Van Morrison, Santa Rosa, 5th row center in October. Simply excellent!  
Best ear plugs for both sound quality and reduction
Like others have mentioned, customed fitted by an audiologist are your best option. I have Westone with three attenuator selections.      
Modwright PH9.0 X power source modification
I also use a Russian Reflector rectifier. My power supply was modified soon after I purchased the phono preamp, so I can't comment on what it did for the sound. However, the Modwright sounds better and is quieter than either the Pass Labs or Paras... 
Hearing Aids
@rjinaz86323 No, Medicare does not cover hearing aids. They may pay for a hearing test. Check their website.   
Hearing Aids
Fremer reviewed these TOL Widex Hearing Aids about 4 1/2 years ago. Interesting read. https://www.analogplanet.com/content/two-months-widexs-moment-440-mric-r-d-hearing-aids      
Tone Arm Lifter
I also use Little Fwend on my 1200G. It works great and is easy to install and adjust. I first had the Tru Lift, it was very finicky.   
What would you save in a fire?
"Misplaced blame. The voters voted to build more Reservoirs 8 yrs ago. They were never built nor were the existing ones maintained with water. I don't think the fire chiefs are responsible for that." I have lived in No. CA since the mid '60s. CA ... 
Qualified service technicians disappearing! Recommendations wanted
Several years ago, Audio Classics refurbished my C-26 preamp. They did an excellent job and I got it back in about 6 weeks.   
SL-1200 G Power cable
Agreed. I had to prop up one side of my G with a stack of books to get the cables properly seated.   
Phono cable for SL-1200G
I also use Silnote for my 1200G.   
Insurance for system
As stated by others, stereo equipment is covered under the personnel property coverage of your HO policy. However, records are considered media and may have a specific dollar limit. Read the policy   
Think I ruined stylus
Get little Little Fwend.   
Modwright PH 9.0X Tube Rolling Question
Contact Kristen at Modwright, she has a list of recommended NOS tubes. I settled on a Amperex Bugleboy 5AR4 and a 1950's Mullard 5AR4. Brent Jessee and Vintage Tube Services are two good sources.    
Kind of Blue
@tylermunns  You are what I refer to as "A long day". I really like women's (that would be female) college softball.   
Modwright Phono stage power supply ugrade
I should also add, I've had the Parasound JC3 and Pass XP-15 among a few other less expensive phono preamps. In my system the Parasound was a bit noisy, although it is very good. The Pass Labs was excellent and very quiet. Both have dip switches a...