karl_desch
Responses from karl_desch
| How to isolate turntable from footstep shake or vibration I do not use a suspended turntable but I have had successful isolation using an HRS platform (S level) and a Vibraplane. They both work well independently and even better together. Obviously, I would try some simple footers first as you could end... | |
| Refurbish Fidelity Research Tonearms Sounds like it was a worthwhile refurb. Enjoy your "new" arm. | |
| I had a few drinks and bought some speakers, I've now sobered up And I'm happy that there are audionerds like you and me that listen to interesting music, not just the typical hifi demo discs. They are similar speaker cables. I use William Tells and have listened to the Robin Hoods too. Both are probably bett... | |
| I had a few drinks and bought some speakers, I've now sobered up I have the AAA vinyl of Loveless and it is wonderful. Using familiar recordings is a great way to gauge changes in your systems sound. I think I was trying to subtly advocate for recordings that might be a better way to hear the improvements in y... | |
| Refurbish Fidelity Research Tonearms Thanks Syntax! Let us know what you think after listening with the new arm. What differences are you hearing? | |
| I had a few drinks and bought some speakers, I've now sobered up Loveless might be a great way to break in those speakers! Not hifi (I believe Kevin Shields had the band perform inside a Hoover to get the right sound) but what a great record. If you are still on the fence after 500 hours, consider really worki... | |
| Refurbish Fidelity Research Tonearms Syntax. Please let us know what you think after your arm is cleaned and repaired. The Audiomagik site suggests that all FR-66/64 arms need degreasing, cleaning and fresh lubrication to sound as new due to disintigration of the original bearing gr... | |
| Suggestions to upgrade from Lyra Delos I have lots of experience with the Audiomods arm although I am currently not using one. It is a great arm and should work great with the Delos. I think you can tweak the setup parameters to get at what you may be missing but I also thinking you ... | |
| Met a great dealer in Milwaukee last week I couldn't agree more with your assessment @ctsooner. Jon is a pleasure and has great taste in music as well. My mom grew up about three block from his shop in Wauwatosa and my grandmother lived on North Avenue. I'll definitely be visiting Ultra ... | |
| Vandersteen updates and amplifiers @ctsooner Nice! Did you listen to the Kento or the Quatro? | |
| Vandersteen updates and amplifiers @audioconnection The amps are a pleasure to use. They continue to surprise me with their natural presentation and increased resolution compared to my previous amp (XA30.5). Over the weeks they are becoming slightly more extended in the high freque... | |
| Vandersteen updates and amplifiers @unsound. I do understand that sentiment. Having owned Vandersteen 1c, 2ci and other value leaders in the Vandersteen line, and can say that while the prices have grown in the higher end line, the sound quality does seem to keep pace with the pric... | |
| Vandersteen updates and amplifiers They really do seem made for each other. To be more specific, I have noticed in the past that it would take higher listening levels to get the speakers to sound balanced across frequencies. Like the speakers were a bit "closed in" sounding with f... | |
| Vandersteen updates and amplifiers I have had the pleasure of having the M5-HPA and the new AQ cabling in my system at home for a couple weeks now. I am really enjoying the new presentation which has improved imaging, soundstage depth, micro detail and a sense of space in the reco... | |
| A pragmatic view of cartridge expenses / many questions Pragmatic audiophile! What is that? I guess I just enjoy the ability to switch between different cartridges for different moods and music. This requires a turntable/tonearm that makes changing carts easy and a good universal protractor. A flexible... |