goheelz
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| Trying to reduce noise while listening to tube phono +1 @lewm Who, unlike me, may have the technical expertise to explain *why* dedicated AC lines helped with noise issues. Thanks for your cogent summary of the way AC lines can be a factor.Agree that phono stage design is likely a culprit in the OP'... | |
| Trying to reduce noise while listening to tube phono Dedicated AC lines eliminated noise problems from my system. Just a thought ... | |
| Turntable for My McIntosh C2600 Since the McIntosh preamps have both MM and MC inputs, and the phono stages built into those preamps are very good, so you can use pretty much any turntable you wish. Everything will "match." Under $1000 for a turntable is a tough price point to... | |
| Phono Preamp Question I use the same Dyna XX2MkII cartridge with a ModWright Reference Phono PH-150 (tube phono stage). Plenty of gain, and it sounds great. | |
| A new chapter has begun. Always nice to hear positive news. But without having your system page posted, it’s hard to understand what sort of system you’re working with. | |
| Worth the change? IMO tone controls and Balance control are good reasons to stay with McIntosh, especially in your situation (similar to my own). | |
| Does anyone care to ask an amplifier designer a technical question? My door is open. Roger— thank you for sharing your expertise in this thread.I would like to know your opinion of ideal amplifier type (and your rationale) for the following loudspeakers: Vandersteen 5A/5A Carbon. As you know, this product is relatively inefficie... | |
| One Only Please- Your Favorite Track from which album and Artist please “Revelator”Time (The Revelator)Gillian Welch | |
| Power Conditioner for Amp PS Audio P10 power regenerator works for me. | |
| Vandersteen 5a carbon vs 5a Price aside, the 5A ought to be readily upgradeable to the Carbon 5A. Or what am I missing? | |
| What is the most memorable concert that you had attended so far? Gotta be Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble at the Orpheum Theater, Boston, 1985. | |
| Upcoming Technics SP-10R (100th Anniversary Model) @tzh21y Much appreciate your report, thank you. I can’t wait to check out this Technics product, which promises to shake things up considerably in the analog world. Especially am curious about the stock plinth, since it appears that the aftermarke... | |
| Upcoming Technics SP-10R (100th Anniversary Model) @tzh21y Can you give any more details? Thanks! | |
| Why Miles Davis late alboms are not well recorded? I wonder if you'd agree that Miles's "In A Silent Way" (1969) could be an exception to your observation. The Mosaic Records "In A Silent Way" vinyl box (5-LP) is what I've got in mind. It's definitely well-recorded, sounds great, and is way bette... | |
| Fun Analog Upgrade Challenge What's your long-term goal(s) for the system? Also: Will you have additional audio funds in future or probably not? |