gmorris

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Helikon LOADING
Raul:Z = R + iXI refer to the non resistive part as reactive (reactance)You can have capacitive reactance and inductive reactance.So what is your point? 
Lyra Skala - Has anyone heard this yet?
Curriemt:What load value are you using with the Helikon? 
Helikon LOADING
Raul:I think your point that the load recommend by the manufacture is a fixed value, which is independent of the “system”, is indeed an oversimplification of the intent of the recommendation and cannot be sustained by any reasonable technical anal... 
Helikon LOADING
I am using a load of 100 ohms with excellent results. The tonal balance is rich and smooth without compromising the speed of transients and bass articulation.The actual load is perference as well as system dependent. You should experiment with var... 
Schroeder vs. Triplanar VII Sonic Differences
Thomashesig:Congrats on your acquisition of the Phantom tonearmHow do you like it so far?George 
Aesthetix Calypso vs ARC LS25 MK2
Guido:Apart from the information received directly from ARC the only web information is at the site below:http://www.arcdb.ws/LS26/LS26.html 
Aesthetix Calypso vs ARC LS25 MK2
The long awaited ARC LS26 is now available.Reports are that it exceeds the Ref2 MKII musically. 
oracle delphi
Which model Delphi are you using?Did you check the fuse in the power supply? 
What cartridge?? Lyra, Dyno etc...
Sirspeedy:Try the following site for a credit card size digital scale with 1/100 gm measurement accuracy (only $30)http://www.rightonscales.com/web/jcc.htm 
Review: Marchand Electronics XM126s Tube Electronic Crossover Tube preamp
How do you like the crossover and what are the other componenets in your system?George 
How do you bias the 6922 tubes in ARC VT 200? HELP
bobgates: I also owned the ARC D76A for about 10 years. You had to bias the input tubes. 
How do you bias the 6922 tubes in ARC VT 200? HELP
Bobgates:i guess you have not encountered many tube amps. 
WHICH ARC LINESTAGE TO REPLACE LS-15?
I am usually very reluctant to give recommendations on audio gear since perceived performance is so dependent on listener preferences, associated gear and listening environment. However, the LS25 MKI, with NOS 6922 (6H23), is a very musical and tr... 
rumble, on records or from turntable?
Can be both 
ZYX Universe, Dynavector XV-1s, vdH Colibri, ??
The above arguments that the incorrect anti-skating setting did not have any definitive effect on the sound of the Graham begs the question which is central to the validity of the aural observations of Dougdeacon, et al. To wit: what are the impac...