jj2468
Responses from jj2468
| Best Solder I've read two variations on a single suggestion that appear to minimize risk of overheating the component and that purport to avoid a cold joint. My understanding follows, but I'm not sure I've got it right: apply the tip of the iron to about 1mm ... | |
| Best Solder Q: Does solder smoke contain lead? | |
| Best Solder Dear Marakanetz,Are you in agreement that the solder should be touched to the heated trace and lead and not to the tip of the iron?If so, then I would need to either turn up the heat or use a solder with a lower melting point to shorten the two or... | |
| Best Solder I'm working my way up to building a k and k phono preamp. I've been practicing soldering on a couple of circuit boards.Somebody told me that silver has very low resistance, which they said is desirable for solder. So, as an amateur, I thought that... | |
| Recommend alignment protractor Thank you for both suggestions. Now, to choose one.On another note: I looked at the ven den hul website and it offers a "non-magnetic screwdriver". Is such a thing really important? If so, does anybody ever wear a static wrist strap like you wear ... | |
| Tool kit for cartridge setup Dear Doug and Steve,Thanks for the information. Do you have a specific recommendation for a reasonably priced VTF digital scale? Thanks again. I bought a denon 103r for practice before I try tweaking my Helikon SL.Jeff | |
| Transformer noise including Powervar Hi,Maybe you guys can help me or point me in some direction.My apartment seems to be the King of Hum.About a year-and-a-half ago, I "upgraded" from a CJ amp to Art Audio monoblocs. To my dismay, they hum like a bumble bee. I've tried an Exact Powe... | |
| Preserve Golden Referance sound add Netrual Ref ? FWIW, in my system, golden reference was much better than neutral reference. In my situation, I'd be hesitant to trade down. However, I just tried the speltz anti-interconnect with amazing results. I recommend testing it before going with the card... | |
| Speltz anti-ic's vs Nordost QuattroFil Hi. I just tested the Speltz against the Oritek x-1 and x-2. In my system, the Speltz was significantly better than the x-1. Although the x-2 and the Speltz were more similar than dissimilar in my system, the x-2 had a touch more midrange body and... | |
| Speltz anti-ic's vs Nordost QuattroFil I'm replacing a pair of cardas golden reference with Speltz. They have a 30 day return demo, so its really no risk and the cables far outperform their price. | |
| What sounds more musical than audionote equipment To resurrect this thread, somebody design me an audio note system for a budget of $18,000 exluding cables and interconnects. I thought audio note had the one of the most, if not the most, musical rooms at CES. | |
| I've come to the realization... I understand your vinyl reluctance, so I'd recommend looking for a wadia 301 or 861 with mods by GNSC. The mods make these cd players very musical and analogue. Regarding cables, I just did a shootout and the Speltz were remarkable and beat out so... | |
| I've come to the realization... I have the same sensitivity to high end energy. I'm a great fan of cardas golden reference, but I just tested the Speltz anti-cable and I have not heard anything that can compete with them near their price. My experience has led me, in broad categ... | |
| Bargain interconnects to tame treble & boost bass? jpbach,If you are still evaluating here is my two cents, probably worth two cents: first, replace the source; second, replace the bryston (get some tubes in there somewhere - the former cj or something like it recommendation was a good one) and th... | |
| VD Revelation vs Stereovox and soundstage I cannot compare it to Stereovox, but I just bought a used pair of VD Revelation interconnects and they are head and shoulders better than any other cable I have ever heard (which includes about a half dozen that sell for +- $1,000 per meter). |