islandmandan
Responses from islandmandan
| ModWright PH 9.0 vs Manley Chinook MkII I'm with other users of the Modwright SWP 9.0 SE phono stage. I installed much better power supply the Dan (Wright) supplied to me, my SWP provides amazing performance with either MM or MC cartridges.I've been using my $120 wonder weapon lately, a... | |
| On the hunt for the "just right" turntable lamp-ideas, and where to find 'em? mijostyn,Actually, that thought did cross my mind. I'll have to see if I can find the appropriate wall wart, and get it wired up.Thanks,Dan | |
| On the hunt for the "just right" turntable lamp-ideas, and where to find 'em? RDK777,I wound up with an outdoor type barbeque lamp. Very nicely made, its only drawback is it is powered by three AAA batteries, and starts to go dim after about two or three hours. It's exactly what I needed, with the exception mentioned above.... | |
| Denon Dl 103 cartridge soundsmith question My Zu Denon 103R has a white sapphire cantilever and Paratrace stylus. If memory serves, the VTF with the original cantilever/stylus was 2.5-3.00 grams. Or something close. I set mine to 2.25 grams (ESCCO, the one that put the new cantilever/stylu... | |
| On the hunt for the "just right" turntable lamp-ideas, and where to find 'em? Thanks, all you guys for your responses, some of which were entertaining.Mike, Your recommendation is great, but I'm too much of a cheapskate to spend that much. I do thank you for the invitation to come down, though. I know our systems have evolv... | |
| On the hunt for the "just right" turntable lamp-ideas, and where to find 'em? bdp24, thanks for your reply. The lamp I've been using for years is a Littlelamp, but it's not enough light, and it's incandescent, rather than LED. I've looked at everything they have, I may have to select one of theirs, but, I'm still looking.Dan | |
| Subwoofer rumble issue I had the exact same problem, though it was so long ago now I can't recall whether it was with my VPI or my current Garrard 401/ home made plinth. In any case, I contacted Dan Wright at Modwright, and he sent me a few resistors to try on my SWP 9.... | |
| Turntable cost:benefit Why don't you look into buying a 301 or 401 Garrard table, having it serviced, get a plinth made, put an arm and cartridge on it, and enjoy? That's what I did some years ago, and I am very content.With everything needed to get back into vinyl, my ... | |
| Dazed & Confused I suggest you look into Tannoy speakers. I built a custom pair, using 12" HPD Dual Concentric drivers. Take a look online to see what is available in your price range. They will have great bass, and they are relatively efficient at 93-94 db sensit... | |
| Looking to improve CD playback I recently acquired an outboard DAC to use with my Arcam DV 139. I bought a Benchmark DAC 1 Pre for $500, and it just sounds killer.It's all the DAC I'll ever need. Like you, I was wanting I2S, but wanting to spend less than it would take to get o... | |
| Advice: Used Tube Preamp - primary - 2 channel analogue stereo - secondary 5.1 (not HDMI) I just replaced my preamp with an older model Modwright 9.0 SE Line Stage that had an upgraded power supply, new tube board, and their best MWI capacitors.It comes with remote volume control, and HT/bypass features. It is very well built, and weig... | |
| Qutest vs Yggdrasil Analog 2 vs Gungnir Multibit I just bought a Benchmark DAC 1 PRE, and it is outstanding. It brought my digital front end up to what I would call first class sound (well, that and a newly gone through Modwright 9.0 SE Line Stage).These two purchases have ended the all-consumin... | |
| New Preamp arrived.... I recently replaced my kit built preamp for basically a new Modwright SWL 9.0 SE Line Stage. It came with an upgraded power supply, new tube board, MWI capacitors. It is everything I hoped it would be, right out of the box.It just keeps on gettin... | |
| Does anyone have experience with Devore O/96, Tannoy Legacy Cheviot and JBL 4429? My vote is for Tannoy. My speakers are from original Cheviots, and are easy to drive, as stated. They perform well using SET 300B, SET 845, and Class D Audio.I do not know how the drive characteristics have changed from the old to the new, but it'... | |
| How many amps do you own? I have, and use nearly every day, five amps, three of which are Class D for home theater use, one SET 300B, (my favorite amp) and an SET 845 I'm still debating the merits of. |