grk

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Why Use Aluminum for a TT Platter?
The higher end aluminum tables typically use aluminum alloys to improve rigidity, increase density, etc., over "regular" aluminum.  
Has anyone switched from Class AB/A to Class D? Was it better? Was it worse?
I made the switch from A to A/B and finally Class D (AGD) and not looking back!  
Class d amplification
+1 on AGD (Duets) and they are upgradable as the tech improves! I use them on DeVore Super Nines.  
Mods to Primaluna Evo400 preamp
Talk to Kevin at Upscale Audio...I'm sure he would be more than happy to walk you through some mods. ;  )  
Audioquest Water interconnects
The AQ Water ICs have been replaced by a new line and most places are selling Water ICs at a discount. I had them and liked them on a digital tuner/streamer.  
Seeking a Tube preamplifier
Spatial Audio "The Raven"!  
Tube Pre/ Class D Amp - Who has done it?
ADG Duets fronted by a Ayon Audio CD-35 pre/CD player and I love this combo! Speakers are DeVore Super Nines.  
Develop a hierarchy for phono playback
And don’t forget the platter mat...if your TT has one. After market mats can make a significant difference.  
Hana Umami Red review
I should have clarified that in addition to examining my Hana, I had JR mount it on a Kuzma headshell where he also added a shim.He also checks for "zenith error", if the stylus is not mounted accurately, which can cause tracing distortions on the... 
Vinyl playback - lack of bass?
Well, I have been quite impressed with the Veritas Praesto power cords. I have them on  a preamp and phono stage.Definitely a bump up on the upper and lower registers, plus made my system even quieter, which I thought was already very quiet. They ... 
Vinyl playback - lack of bass?
skads_187. A high mass turntable will give you more bass. With that said, you may want to try a different power cord on your phono stage and preamp.  
Hana Umami Red review
@hotei So, at what price point do you think a cartridge should be inspected,if at all? It may come as surprise, but some cartridges may come misaligned from the factory due to QC lapses.  
Hana Umami Red review
2nd having JR @ Wally Tools examine your cart...not cheap but he does a very thorough inspection and will make a shim for you if needed!  I understand his new brass shims are even better than the original (resin?) shims.  
Analogue front end. You want more weight, scale and dynamics.Where do you start upgrading?
Start with a high mass turntable and you will get the weight, scale and dynamics!  
Veritas Cables a new brand that I found
If you order the Aeris or Praesto in a shorter length (3') make sure it will fit your components. It is quite stiff!  I just received a 3' Aeris and I had to really twist hard on it to fit into the iec plug into my tuner/streamer. The ground pin a...