james1969
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| 14 Turntable review shootout That was the peak for turntable technology, it coincided with the downfall of the Japanese economy. I wonder if the US economy is at the same place (ready for a serious downfall that will last decades)? And if so, are we seeing the peak in terms o... | |
| turntables for dartzeel phono preamp... Mike,The SOTA Cosmos mk4 turntable has a pitch control adjustment in the rear of the table right next to the vacuum hose. It is a tiny little knob that has a very loose feel - not very precise control to begin with. It has a little bit of 'play' t... | |
| VINYL - 2,200 LP's to CD or Hard Drive - HELP Have a look at Pure Vinyl software for the Mac. I've only just begun to use it, it's pretty slick. | |
| turntables for dartzeel phono preamp... sorry, my last link in my thread posting should be:http://www.soundfountain.com/amb/sp10page.htmlI pasted the same link twice, but have a look at the SoundFountain site, lots of good information there. | |
| turntables for dartzeel phono preamp... You don't have to spend big $$$ on a turntable to get good sound. Have a look at KAB Electro Acoustics and learn some history of direct drive and Technics. You'll be enlightened and more informed:http://www.kabusa.com/ttdrive.htmOnce you get a bas... | |
| Table/Cartridge price ratio Price is no indicator of good sound. | |
| System advice You should really explore isolation/dampening components for each of your components. Start with your source components first. You will be amazed at how much more performance you can get out of your existing system. I am amazed at just how much of... | |
| Speakers/Symposium Rollerblock JR's. I'm currently using the Rollerblocks Series 2+ double stacked under my Wilson Audio Duette speakers between the speakers and the stands. The stands are spiked on the bottom (from the manufacturer) sitting atop a Svelte Shelf.The Svelte Shelf under... | |
| I just don't get PC Audio Computers have their place in the digital world. And the cost of entry is reasonable.MacMiniRME Fireface 400 192khz 8 channels AD/DAPureVinyl software packageyour favorite analog front endyour favorite headphonesyour favorite systemQuite a bit of ... | |
| Technics 1200 Sent for KAB Mods - w/Audio Samples Have a look at PureVinyl, used in conjunction with the RME Fireface 400 AD/DA, you can capture/playback at 192kHz. And you have 20some odd record label eq filters to choose from along with the standard RIAA, and you can even set your own EQ.This s... | |
| Is the KAB Fluid Damper worth it if... 103 fans may want to try the 103sa. I'm still running mine in, but so far, it has quite a bit more in the mids to highs. Frequency range is rated from 20Hz - 45kHz in the documentation. What I am hearing is much more richness in the mids and highs... | |
| for 'quick' cartridridge swapping, What does happen to an ebony body mounted to an ebony headshell?I have had an ebony body on a Denon 103r and 103sa and would never go back to the factory body. I'm curious if anyone has heard an ebony body on an ebony headshell? | |
| Furutech / Air Tight LP Flattener - do they work? SirSpeedy, may I suggest getting an IR thermometer to measure what heat is required? I have purchased one myself solely for a DIY record flattener experiment as well. I just need to get 2 glass sheets cut for this project then I will start. I like... | |
| How much longer will CDs be made? Digital evolves too quickly to make big $$$ investments in gear anymore (IMHO). Your amp/preamp are the heart of your system, coupled to good speakers with wire, you will be surprised at how much less $$$ you really need to spend.If you are a Mac ... | |
| Speakers for a smaller room/moving issues... I think what you are concerned with will be a common theme in a densely populated area. In the city, I have people above, below, and on both sides of me so I have 4 sets of neighbors. I have a Radio Shack SPL meter I keep handy when I want to keep... |