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| Best way to copy LPs to CD's using a Computer I designed "THE RIPPER" solely for this purpose. And I made it as easy as possible to use. Basically, I started with a high quality and proven phono section (BUGLE), added a power supply, super regulation, volume control, and a headphone output. O... | |
| Convert an LP to data or CD Oh wait, I'm not in Austin. If you can't find anyone else, let me know. I can use my RIPPER. Can do WAV, FLAC, MP3, CD, whatever you need. jh | |
| How much fine tuning required on cartridge loading Having a loading control is like having a tone control. Or more like a treble knob. Basically the variable resistive loading on an MC sets the bandwidth and damping (interactive).Having adjustable loading is a really cool feature. You can tune the... | |
| USB-S/PDIF Converter or USB DAC? The isochronous data transfer is basically a one-way packet sent from PC to DAC via USB. It is sent 1000 times per second, and does not have error correction. This is the basic USB audio that most of us use. If a packet has an error or gets droppe... | |
| My digital front end outdoes my analog..... Hmmm, lack of image and space sound like the table to me. Then again, sometimes it is hard to pinpoint these things.jh | |
| Music Hall MMF 2 brass bushing/spindle worn? That's odd. Try adding lubricant.jh | |
| What phono preamps are balanced I don't believe any of the unsure ones you mentioned are balanced. The exception might be an Art Audio, which I think uses transformers on the output. That is, you get balanced outputs, but not balanced gain and eq circuitry. Same goes for Audio N... | |
| Do tube dampers improve sound? I find it makes a difference where you put them. Dampers seem to work best near the top of the tube, not in the middle. Hey, maybe that's where the "top hat" idea came from.But thinking of the glass as a transmission line (or guitar string), this ... | |
| Can we talk about MONO? There are a few phono stages that can handle the various pre-1955 equalizations. The Bugle Pro, one from Graham Slee, and then I think one from KABUSA. | |
| Best phono stage balanced under $3000 used There is also the Trumpet. | |
| vintage tuners FM will die when vinyl does. If your can afford it, check out the Marantz 10B.jh | |
| Which Tube Phono Stage around $1k? Check out the Cornet Classic re-issue, $699.jh | |
| USB-S/PDIF Converter or USB DAC? For more than 5m, use a USB-SPDIF converter first, then you can send a long way. Across the house. To the neighbors, even.jh | |
| how about USB cable? Yes, USB cable quality (and perhaps length) can affect sound quality. They are impedance controlled differential transmission lines and will experience the same issues you get on S/PDIF cables. Termination quality, connections, impedance match are... | |
| Isolate Digital with Pi Filter? Use ac line filters. You know, power strips with extra filtering (more than just spike protection). One for each side of your system. Best if they both plugged into the same outlet. That prevents ground currents via different branches.jh |