frank_sm
Responses from frank_sm
| Upgrade for users of 1/2" mylar belt I've always had problems with the belt "stretching" at the spliced area so that the adhesive area of the splice becomes exposed after only a few hours of playing. This exposed area becomes larger as time goes by and the larger it gets, the more no... | |
| Those simpler times..... Those "simpler times" started the journey and the journey continues to this day. That's the beauty of being a music lover, always looking to extract more of the music from whatever media we listen to. I, like everyone here started out with a modes... | |
| rega 3-24 verses other similiar priced tables The poster asked what tables in the price range of the P3/24 should be considered. That rules out any new VPI.The P3/24 would be quite a step up from the older Planar model. The new 24V motor is a much better unit than the older Planar model, not ... | |
| New Stand config brings about new TT problems The Finite Element wall mount is quite pricey, about $2K if I remember. | |
| Rega P5 or Nottingham Interspace JR ? Redtop, Where did you find the time to measure speed accuracy on "ALL" Nottingham turntables? I would say that there is a great possibility that you are indeed wrong, or is this just another example of trolling. | |
| MC phono stage without transformer? The little known company Wavestream Kinetics makes a very nice transformerless tube phonostage with plenty of gain for MC carts. I own one myself and it's very quiet indeed. I use a low output Koetsu RSP with it. | |
| Rim Drive Mod or how to make it even better Tom, I;m sorry to hear about your trouble. Regarding the bulge issue, the O-Ring may just need to be rolled slightly to seat uniformly in the machined groove. I machine grooves and install o-rings quite a lot. If you take your index finger and gen... | |
| Analog digital converters What is your budget and what level of quality are you going to be happy with?I use an E-MU 1616M soundcard (List $500) that has pretty good A/D conversion for doing Hi-Rez needledrops. I like it, although it has way more features than I need. I th... | |
| Skylan speakers stands-how much sand? Could you have possibly altered the speaker positioning which would lead to a change in sound? Did you move the speakers at all when you added sand? Just a thought, try different placement, toe-in. | |
| J.A. Mitchell TecnoWeight Dkzzzz, The stock Rega counterweight is 100gms. A heavier weight is necessary to counterbalance heavy MC cartridges so 130gm c'weight will not damage arm bearings. If you don't want a 130gm counterweight Groovetracer has 110gm c'weights as well.I ... | |
| How important is the speaker/room interface? I think it remains last on the list because of the WAF. It's hard enough to sneak a new turntable past the wife, let alone large bass traps, L.O.L. | |
| What is the best speaker for a smallish room? Unfortunately whatever speaker you put in that room will not perform well without "room treatment" Can you at least put bass traps in the corners? I would seriously consider the acoustics issue before choosing any speaker for a room of that size. | |
| How critical is the exact placement of the tonearm A drill bit isn't used to control center to center positioning of a pair of holes (or an array) when close tolerances are required. It is simply used to clear material out of the way in quick fashion for a more accurate method of machining. I woul... | |
| Most popular TT upgrades: skeptical but curious... Oregon says:"All you have to do is buy a Lenco, take it apart, clean it, oil, a dab of grease, adjust the spindle shaft, and, don't forget to place the table in a ply layered plinth. "That's all? How long does it take you to build a ply layered pl... | |
| Spacer required for Rega P3-24 & AT440MLa? 2002ss335, The VTA adjuster you recommend will not work with the RB-301 tonearm. It has a different mounting scheme, 3 point bolt pattern. |