jragsda
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| Azimuth observations and importance With my Alphason HR100-S, I use the discs created from punching printer paper with a hole-punch. This was suggested by somone in Stereophile. Usually only one or two are required - placed near one of the cart bolts/screws. I use two, stacked toget... | |
| Azimuth observations and importance My Alphason HR-100S does not have azimuth adjustment. Someone like Wally, I really cannot remember, suggested using a hole punch on typewriter paper to punch out discs for use as shims. They mentioned that you rarely need three, usually one or two... | |
| Digital microscope recommendations Just saw this stand at the site suggested by Actusreus:http://toolboom.com/en/Vacuum-Stand-Cosview-VS-101-for-USB-Microscopes.phpThis is by far the lowest price 360 degree stand for usb microscopes I have seen. I will certainly buy one. | |
| Digital microscope recommendations Peterauer - only works on Win 7, Vista, and XP. If you have virtual windows in Mac environment, it should work according to my IT guy.Actusrens - I paid $73.95 plus $6 shipping. No stand at that price. I suspect, but do not know, it is same up/dow... | |
| Digital microscope recommendations Actusreus and Sonnyboy here are my results with this scope.First, if you are going to check your mounted stylus make sure your watch is off, you are not wearing a long sleeve shirt, there are no pets near, and you will not be distracted. This is d... | |
| Digital microscope recommendations Per your request Actusreus, here is a photo I took last night: http://i45.tinypic.com/9lbml5.jpgGuess the stylus design .......It is a new JICO SAS that is mounted on my old Shure V15 Type III cart. This cart is not in use as my MC Sigma Genesis 2... | |
| Digital microscope recommendations The Supereyes B008 scope was suggested by Mike of Continuum in a thread on another site. It is 500X with led illumination. I bought one from a HK vendor for $80. It will arrive sometime next week.This scope comes with MB Ruler, which you can also ... | |
| Right Channel louder than the left I had the same problem and spent time testing my 6SN7 tubes. They turned out fine, so I then tested azimuth using 1khz tones. There was definitely a problem with one channel "leaking" more than the other.A very slight azimuth adjustment was all th... | |
| Choices, turntable purchase choices? I suggest that you read this review first to acquaint yourself with the different drive technologies http://www.iar-80.com/page12.html. After reading this review, I suggest you test the different drive systems real time.I settled on idler drive as... | |
| Surface noise I suggest you test azimuth. Use the Cardas LP or similar with 1khz through the left and then right channel. Listen for crosstalk in the opposite channel. If one channel has more crosstalk, do the following. Using a hole punch, punch out a small ro... | |
| McCormack DNA500 for Revel Salon 2? vs Lev/Mac? After many, many amps, I always come back to McCormack. He is in the game for the music not the $. His designs speak for themselves. Listen closely, you will hear the difference. | |
| Warning: Linn tonearm anti-skate not accurate Use the HFNRR record and then experiment. Nothing is fixed, only the music. You are the final judge of what setting is best. | |
| Who listens only to vinyl? I have not posted for many years but your post has prompted a reply. I have a custom CDL plinth with Lenco particulars, an Alphason HR-100S tonearm, and a Monster Cable Sigma 2000 MK2. cartridge. My Pre is a Rogue Magmum 99 with NOS tubes of my pr... | |
| Amplifier Hum Problem First, disconnect your tv and see if the hum continues. If the hum is still there, then try using the following approach suggested by J. Peter Moncrieff of IAR-80. Use a ground-lift plug to lift the ground on the preamp and other components, exece... | |
| Transient Attack and Amp Design Steve, at the risk of gushing, I am honored that you have responded to my thread. Kudos on an outstanding, musical amplifier in the DNA-1.In the old Stereophile review (noted above in this thread), your DNA-1 design is noted for its treatment of d... |