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| Denon DL 103 modifications and re-body questions thread I just looked at Zu Audio's website regarding their Denon 103 cartridges. They glue the cartridge to the body using an unspecified "epoxy matrix". You might try researching epoxys to see if you can find a suitable one.I had a new white sapphire ca... | |
| Best Amp to Pair with Monitor Golds I've lived with Tannoys now for around 29 of my 40+ years of being involved in audio. My first pair of Tannoys were 12" MG's in home made (not very well made, at that), 3/4" plywood cabinets. My first amp was a pretty well-made 50 Wpc Kenwood int... | |
| I like my system flat, no tone controls, no eq..........what is your preference, and why. I've lived in my current abode for twenty five years. In that time I went through a lot of equipment, with even near-desperation at times. I even had to go through moving my wood burning stove that was centered at the gable end of the long wall (t... | |
| Turntable got absolutely crushed by CD When you finally get your analog right, there is a satisfaction to be had there that just doesn't come with merely pushing a button. It's an endeavor that is rewarded by the knowledge that with your own hands, and due diligence, you have achieved ... | |
| Zu103 or Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC cartridge I am using a Zu Denon 103R (the highest tier of channel-matching), that has been upgraded by ESCCO in London with their white sapphire cantilever and Paratrace stylus. In my setup, it's very good at meeting my needs. I have taken criticism for spe... | |
| Tube amp suggestions mate with Audionote pre and Tannoy gold monitors PK, I'm glad to see you've finally found a direction in building enclosures for your 12" MG's. With my 12" HPD's, I have used a laundry list of amps, from flea-watt variety up to 500 Wpc. What I use now is an SET 300B, which is mostly used when do... | |
| tonearm bearings. How do we attach cartridge without ruining bearings? That's why I like my Dynavector 501 arm, with the removeable headshell. Myself, I'm always worried about damaging the stylus/cantilever when mounting a cartridge. Adds to the challenge, I'm glad I don't have to worry about mounting a $15,000 one!R... | |
| Vinyl System Upgrade Path Recommendations You don't mention your LP cleaning method. Without getting into what equipment you should/could upgrade (there's an endless list of what's available, for me, it's impossible to arrive at the just-right combination for you).My recommendation is to ... | |
| Tannoy gold 12" cabinets Ah, beautiful city. I have a photo on my wall I took from a hotel room of the city at night, showing the city lights, and the harbor, with the moon at its brightest. Got engaged to my wife that night. Fond memories.Dan | |
| Tannoy gold 12" cabinets PK, not in Vancouver, but not too far away, the north end of Whidbey Island, just west of Oak Harbor.I don't know if you've ever heard Tannoys, but when I first got my drivers and crossovers from the UK, I laid them down on the floor next to my th... | |
| Tannoy gold 12" cabinets Bear in mind that the cabinets Tannoy made were smaller, generally speaking, than say, what I made. For example, the Cheviot cabinets they made for my 12" HPD's were 33 1/2" H X 17 1/4" W X 10" D. Also, at less than half the internal volume, at ar... | |
| Non-Esoteric Audiophile Grade Crosspoint While I don't have near as many sources as you have, what works for me is a Primare SP 31 pre-pro, which has more than enough digital and analog inputs. The DAC and preamp are outstanding. For analog, I built a Transcendent Sounds Grounded Grid tu... | |
| Tannoy gold 12" cabinets I built a pair of 150 liter bass-reflex enclosures for my 12" HPD's. 1 7/8" net of two layers of MDF, which adds up to 192lbs. ea; sans drivers and crossovers. I've seen better looking custom cabinets built, but I think you'd be hard pressed to f... | |
| Speakers for a very large room? I'm glad Stanley (Stringreen), mentioned Tannoy. In my room (16.5' W X 34' L w/cathedral ceilings), my custom built Tannoy 12" HPD's (they also come in 15"), work great in my large room, with no room treatments, though my carpeted wood floors play... | |
| Modwright PH 9.0 Tubed Phono Stage Several years ago, I was fortunate enough to purchase a used SWP 9.0 SE phono stage at a reasonable price. After re-tubing with as many NOS tubes available, and installing an upgraded power supply provided by Dan, I've not been interested in any o... |