jfrech
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| turntable upgrade VPI or CLEARAUDIO? The speed is something to check. Cart alignment to. Maybe a new drive belt? Does that table have a speed controller? If not, investigate that. It can have a profound effect. As far as the cables, the Transparents are great. That isn't causing the ... | |
| Two questions about balanced operation ... Regarding the cartridge and phono stage. Just because you run it balanced, doesn't equal better.On my BAT VKp10SE, it has both single ended and balanced inputs, only balanced outputs. The XLR input is better, lower noise floor=more gain and detail... | |
| BAT VK-xx owners: Where do you buy 6c33b tubes? I bought 5 of these from ATSI - Advantage Tube Services. www.tubeman.com. He claims he can match these. Not sure if it's needed, but I paid a few extra bucks for it anyway.About $30 each. But they work, no issues, have been running them for 4-5 mo... | |
| Problem with line noise from Phono preamp Sounds more like a grounding issue. Do you have a ground wire from the tonearm to phono stage? I'm not a expert on this. I hope someone else chimes in on how to trouble shoot this.If I the ground wire off, I get the same result. | |
| Front projection or not? My Sony VPL VW10HT will throw a 100 diagonal image at 10 feet 4 inches. I hung a new Stewart Screen today and had to look up the throw distance chart in the sony manual.100 Diag is a huge diff over 60...I've had this projector for 3-4 years. It's ... | |
| Room treatments without $$$ Tapestrys, quilts, etc on the wall at 1st reflection points (on sides) Pillows in the upper corners. For cheap bass traps, stack a couple of boxes in the corners, fill up with newpaper about 1/2 way in each box. There are several do it yourself id... | |
| Tough BAT choice ? VK-150SE/VK-600SE If you are looking for bass impact, tonality, midrange weight, depth, feel, as well as everthing. the VK75SE or 150SE will give it to you. Skip the solid state. I'm sure they are great...but you're asking for BAT's tube amps!Also, I'd give BAT a c... | |
| Tough BAT choice ? VK-150SE/VK-600SE Ok, I to have a 51SE and P10SE. I'm running a single 75SE amp with my Watt/Puppy 6 speakers.I have not heard the new VK600 or SE model. I have owned both the VK200 and VK60, which are earlier models of BAT's Solid State and Tube amps.Differences b... | |
| tube amp suggestions how much power do you feel you need? and your budget? | |
| Balanced Phono Connections Yes, I have a BAT VKP10SE that has balanced inputs and outputs. I used a DIN to RCA cable for awhile, Then tried a Din to XLR. Noise levels reduced, gain higher, detail, detail, detail. If you have the capability, try a Din to xlr cable. | |
| NAD 7020 Classic Receiver Are you sure it's the NAD? Swap speakers to check and make sure it's not one of them. The make sure all the cables are properly connected, maybe one is loose. Also, make sure it's not a input cable from what ever source your listening to.Does it c... | |
| What is the best phono preamp you have heard? 1) Aesthetix Io Sig, dual power supplies.2) Phono section in Halcro DM 10 pre amp3) Aesthetix Rhea4) BAT VKp10 SE | |
| Michell Gyrodec SE or VPI Scoutmaster?Own Rega P25 Also, if the table is going on a concrete floor, like in a basement or one with a slab foundation, then non-suspendeds generally are ok. If are on a 2nd floor, suspensions are usually a little better.These are general statements and don't apply to... | |
| help with my new cable.. On the second question, several mfg's make a banana to spade connector. Monster is one... | |
| Does anyone out there owns Hales Concept 3's? I used to own a pair of these. They are good speakers. I compared them to Theil 10 years ago when I had them. I bought the Hales. Hales sold to another company (Wadia, I think)-then the that venture went belly up. Since then, Wadia was bought and ... |