islandmandan
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| Mounting a Jelco Tonearm When I mounted my Dynavector 501 as per the specified pivot to spindle distance, the cartridge mounted so close to the back of the head shell, it made it difficult to connect the cartridge leads. I made a new arm board, moving the pivot to spindle... | |
| Zerostat: Old is Gold? My experience with the Zerostat left me with the feeling it was just a piece of crap. It never did work right. I guess it was made in the UK, as I bought it over ten years ago. I won't be wasting cash on another one, that's for sure.Dan | |
| Most satisfying system change in 2017? The only change in my system was to build a DIY Ultrasoinc RCM, cleaning every LP I own, and enjoying vinyl playback like never before. And, it only took $200 or so in parts, and works like a champ.One of the best improvements in forty five years ... | |
| Once you go 300b it’s hard to go back? I have an SET 300B that I don't use very often, for HT and the majority of my two channel listening, I use kit built Class D Audio amps which sound quite good. Last night, I decided it was time to fire up the SET amp, along with the 12AU7 Grounded... | |
| inexpensive preamps You didn't mention if you are handy with a soldering iron, but if you are, you might consider buying the Transcendent Sounds Grounded Grid preamplifier ($499 in kit form). I can heartily recommend it.Regards,Dan | |
| Help needed for a skeptic! I use two sets of 12 gauge solid silver (one for each stereo amp) of Tempo Electric Big Twist speaker cable with Teflon tube insulation. My interconnects are, for the most part, Synergistic Research, most of which were bought used.I no longer worr... | |
| CleanerVinyl-Ultrasonic record cleaner I recently built my own from a design found on DIY Audio. It cleans four LP's at once, and does a great job. All for the grand total of $200. Couldn't be happier with it. I now enjoy records I previously deemed unplayable.Regards,Dan | |
| Esoteric Support - nonexistent??? Hmmm. HK fan. I just spoke with them last week (phone), and they also answered the email I sent them. I just sent my DV 60 in for service (the multi-channel went out on it).I'll keep you posted on how things turn out. I hope you hear from them soo... | |
| Duelund CAST-PIO-Ag Eric, they are quite the bargain due to the sale prices. Those who can afford 'em seem to love 'em. I'll stick with my Mundorf Silver and Oil. Around six or so years ago, I built my crossovers, all the parts were $1500 back then. I imagine if I we... | |
| Value of Tannoy SGM 10B Super Gold Monitors Bob, I have no idea myself, but you might see what you can find out on Hans Hilberink's Yahoo Tannoy site. Hans, or one of the many members from all over the globe should be able to help out.Best of luck,Dan | |
| Clear Day Cables Surgery Update Paul, I sympathize with you, spinal stenosis, arthritis, degenerate joint disease are my constant companions, along with the after effects of a compression fracture of T-7 & T-8 around twenty years ago. I'm not nearly as bad off as you were, b... | |
| Soundstage and explosive dynamics? For about five grand, I built custom Tannoy HPD 315 (12" Dual Concentric drivers, ca 1975), using enclosures that are nearly two inches thick, 150 liter bass-reflex, custom built crossovers with top-drawer components, and had the driver surrounds ... | |
| Lens for Esoteric SA-50 For an Esoteric of that vintage, try contacting Teac of America. I was able to purchase a new lens from them for my DV 60. I also bought a complete transport mechanism, just to have for any future needs. The new transport/lens was cheaper than the... | |
| Help me narrow down some speaker choices Have you ever listened to any of the Prestige line of Tannoy? Consider giving them a listen, they could be just what you're looking for.Regards,Dan | |
| Tannoy Legacy Series Speakers As I am using the drivers from a ca 1975 Cheviot, HPD 315's, which are incredibly fine sounding, +1 on thinking they will sound great.Regards,Dan |