jbhiller
Responses from jbhiller
| New Cartridge Causing Intermittent Popping I'm struggling now! I may need to call the dealer. I've now tried cleaning records with my machine. I cannot imagine there's that much static left. I've never had this issue. Ground wires are locked in place. Very frustrating. | |
| New Cartridge Causing Intermittent Popping Looks like it could just be static buildup. Ironic that I've never experienced this in a Chicago winter, yet I'm getting it in June. | |
| New Cartridge Causing Intermittent Popping @mulveling , As usual, you are so conscientious! I'm glad you chimed in. Even if this doesn't fix my issue, it's important to note. New headshell lead wires helped --a bit. But I still have it and it is as you describe. A LOUD pop. I've never... | |
| New Cartridge Causing Intermittent Popping Thanks @yogiboy ! I agree that this stylus type has real potential to be noisier. This is a loud popping sound--not necessarily what I associate with surface noise. I noticed the headshell lead wires were particularly loose and didn't allow me t... | |
| New Cartridge Causing Intermittent Popping 6. Swapped tubes. No difference. 7. Replaced headshell leads with super snug fitting heavier gauge. Let's see! I will note that the last cartridge (before the Ethos) that used this headshell and leads fit more snugly. I'm optimistic this is... | |
| New Cartridge Causing Intermittent Popping I've now tried the following: Re-set cartridge alignment Increased VTF to near upper level of manufacturer's recommendation, about ~1.9 Set capacitance at 800pF Set resistance at 300R Changed gain from 60dB to 48dB (popping still occurred j... | |
| New Cartridge Causing Intermittent Popping Ok. Still popping away. I'll try adjusting resistance. | |
| New Cartridge Causing Intermittent Popping You know, I've never had an issue with static buildup that I know of, but this early summer we are already in a drought. Humidity today in Chicagoland is 27%! Static could be an issue. I've set my capacitance at 150pf and resistance at 350R. ... | |
| New Cartridge Causing Intermittent Popping @cleeds , I'm using the 60dB gain setting. @duckmanst3, I will check that now. | |
| Have you heard the Goldring Ethos Cartridge? I've been running in the Ethos now. It's likely too early to give an accurate assessment of the cartridge, but here's what I noticed. --Setup was a breeze. The body and the cantilever provide easy viewing for setup. They aren't obscured. --Pa... | |
| Your audiophile chair Eames Lounge. Ear height is lower than a modern sofa but that actually works with many setups. | |
| Line Magnetic quality I echo the above statements. I now own a Willsenton 800i 805, which is more than rumored to be built in the same factory as Line Magnetic. It’s a 100lb beast of an amp with midrange to die for. The pictures do not do it justice. I owned a PL Dialo... | |
| Have you heard the Goldring Ethos Cartridge? I just bought the Ethos. Should arrive tomorrow. Cannot wait! | |
| Experience with Luxman L-550 AXII @ps, thank you. I appreciate your candor. You focused in on the very key features that I find attractive in the Lux. | |
| Experience with Luxman L-550 AXII Thank you. I’m very tempted right now. But given all the work I’m doing on my house this summer, I need to start saving. |