fsonicsmith
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| Compare Large Advent? IMHO the newer large Advent was and remains a great speaker. I had the surrounds of mine replaced by John of VanL Speakerworks in Chicago. He upgraded my crossovers and internal wiring too. They are in my basement and I play rock while I work out ... | |
| How much do I need to spend to get a preamp that sounds better than no preamp? It's the riddle for which there is no answer, the corollary to "not all things that can be measured count and not all things that count can be measured". System dependent, but in many cases, a great preamp creates the "jump factor" that turns a bo... | |
| SME Tonearms of Canada - Alfred and Company that sell new and refurbish SME Have you done a search? This topic has been posted and discussed before. Short answer; he does good work but on my vintage SME 3009 arm, when the problem with the cue lever could not be resolved, he stopped returning my messages and calls. He also... | |
| Phono Preamps with "balls" ? 04-04-2018 9:47pm... well not to hijack the thread, but now you've got me interested in the Violectrics @czarivey and @fsonicsmith. I checked out their website. The PPA 600 ticks off a lot of boxes for me. Anyone know how it compares to the PP1?... | |
| Phono Preamps with "balls" ? I've yet to hear a CD that plays better bass than my phono section...I like to run balanced, as all phono cartridges are balanced sources, and that can reduce or eliminate the 'sound' that the tone arm cable might otherwise impart. I wish I cou... | |
| Phono Preamps with "balls" ? I own a Simaudio LP5.3, a Violectric PP1 (can't believe someone else mentioned it-I thought I was the only one on the planet to own one), and a Manley Steelhead. By and large, I think that you can pretty much tell which phono stages are going to h... | |
| PS Audio Power Plants Fsonicsmith we sell the Syncro and to say it is remarkable is an understatement.It does a lot more than just block dc.One of the best things you can do to elevate an entire system.Dave and TroyAudio Doctor NJ That was my thinking too-that it li... | |
| PS Audio Power Plants Hmmm (pun), which Isotek did you try? I have no discernable transformer hum but I am nevertheless intrigued by the Isotek Syncro and have one coming in two days to go along with an Isotek Aquarius. I do have some very slight hum through my speaker... | |
| PS Audio Power Plants There is only one right answer when it comes to power conditioners of any type-"they are all system-dependant". Everyone wants an easy answer and there is none. Welcome to audio. Matching components requires trial and error, finding the right loud... | |
| Thumbs up for ultrasonic record cleaning AFAIK, I have never reviewed or commented on the Benchmark DAC in Stereophile.I apologize Kal. In fact, I pledge not to diss on your rather unique (for Stereophile) perspective or to use your name in derogatory fashion in the future. Your viewpoin... | |
| Romex and breaker switches how are you planning to use an isolation transformer within your set up? I was thinking that it would be mounted to a stud along my breaker panel in the basement. If it needs a shelf, one could easily be built alongside, above, or below the b... | |
| Romex and breaker switches Thanks all!It took me a while, but I think I now fully understand the concept of the common ground in 10-3 or 12-3 wiring to be avoided. I will go with two separate runs of 12-2 and as williewonka suggests, have the electrician drill separate hole... | |
| Romex and breaker switches Thanks to both of you for your responses. Yogiboy-the Oyaide R1 includes a specification that it will accept 10 gauge wire. I figured-perhaps wrongly-that using the lowest gauge romex or wire possible is potentially beneficial for current draw/flo... | |
| Isotek EVO3 Sigmas Klobnitrones (I won't bother to ask how you derived that name!);I want to thank you for your post. It helped me decide to try the Syncro in conjunction with the Aquarius. I have some very slight hum which I believe to be from my transformers, thou... | |
| Shunyata or Synergistic for power conditioning? So, just to bring this back on track, I have decided to go down the power conditioning rabbit hole. After talking to some dealers who sell ARC gear (I have a Ref 6 and Ref 150SE), I’ve decided to try an Isotek Aquarius and Isotek Syncro in conjunc... |