128x128

jasonbourne71

Responses from jasonbourne71

I'm new to Step Up Transformers
I checked and the Paua is indeed a moving iron cartridge like all the others in the Soundsmith line.   
I'm new to Step Up Transformers
Isn't the Soundsmith Paua a moving iron cartridge? That's the mechanism used by Grado and some others. No SUT required.  
New Amp Advice
Why would you want to spend $40-45K? I guess you belong to the 1% Class. There is nothing wrong with your Michi amp. It is competently designed. All competently-designed amps will sound alike. I recommend the Fosi V3 Monos with two 48 volt power s... 
Kenwood KD 650, Stanton cartridge
I have one! It's worth at least $500. List it on USAudio Mart and save on paying a listing fee.  
Help :( Speakers making constant static sound I cannot figure it out
@sls883 I agree! Aging tubes tend to get noisy! Good to have some spares on hand!  
Favorite scream in rock?
White Rabbit sung by Grace Slick and the Jefferson Airplane. "Feed your head..."  
Listening
Just listen to music. I can't stand reading when music is on. I have to read in silence. I can't stand doing housework with music on either! I can listen to NPR though!  
Looking for a Replacement for AT VM740ML Cartridge
I use moving coil cartridges because they are immune to capacitance loading, same for Grado moving iron cartridges.  
Looking for a Replacement for AT VM740ML Cartridge
You can also experiment with the capacitance loading by using a phono cable with more or less capacitance. Moving magnet cartridges are quite sensitive to this in their high frequencies. I would try adding more capacitance. What is the capacitance... 
Looking for a Replacement for AT VM740ML Cartridge
Try lowering the back end of the cartridge. That will alter the high frequencies. Something I have done on Grado's. The VM740ML is an excellent mm cartridge!  
Linn LP12 turntable
Back in 1978 you could buy a LP12 for $450 here in the USA. Even less in the UK! Ivor Tiefenbrunn was a clever marketeer and milked the hype about it during the onslaught of cheaper Jap direct drive turntables invading the UK. The LP12 is basicall... 
Linn LP12 turntable
As to the idea that only a Linn specialist can properly adjust the LP12 that's nonsense! Just another money grab from Linn! It is no more complicated than the original AR - one of which I have from Vinyl Nirvana. Plus I have two Ariston RD11's  - ... 
Linn LP12 turntable
I have an older LP12 that I bought from an eBay seller in England. I paid less than $1K for it, including shipping - and no sales tax because this was seven years ago. It had a Grace 707 arm and a mm cartridge. The Grace arm is worth at least $300... 
75 Ohm BNC cable
You shouldn't shorten your digital cable. I read that the optimum length is 1.5 meters. As the cable gets shorter reflections can become a problem. I am using two different lengths: 1 meter and 1.5 meter. I started with the 1.5 but had to switch t... 
NEW Tekton Design Speakers - The Bonnevilles
These remind me of the Bozak Concert Grands, which had four 12" woofers, two 8" mids and four tweeters. They sounded fabulous! Go to the Stereophile archives to read a review.