karl_desch
Responses from karl_desch
| Is there a cartridge setup specialist in Southeastern Michigan? Hi Bubba12. I live in Ann Arbor and am happy to set up your cartridge on your table. I use a variety of tools (SmarTractor, Wally reference, Wally Skater). I would do this for fun. Just PM me if interested. I do not have experience with JPI arms... | |
| Minusk platform A little tube microphonics in your phono pre? | |
| Minusk platform I use a Vibraplane which is similar to a Minus K. I agree with Mijostyn and I wouldn't worry too much about this if your Minus K is setup correctly. However, like Whart, I also use an HRS (with their non-spring loaded feet) or Symposium Svelte pl... | |
| Anyone with experience mating a Kuzma 4Point 9 tonearm to a SME 15 turntable ? Thom Makris at Galibier Designs can give you excellent advice about Kuzma arms on non Kuzma tables. | |
| Refurbish Fidelity Research Tonearms Just wanted to post an update about Richard Mak’s service for my FR-64. Around the time of this original thread, motivated by Syntax’s positive experience with the refurb, I sent my arm to Richard for cleaning and re-wiring. My arm was in decent... | |
| Cartridge setup experts: Azimuth critique Perhaps it is indeed a placebo effect, but, when I use adjust + to set the azimuth I am consistently impressed by the more lifelike imaging. I also notice that very small adjustments on my Kuzma arm result in better electrical results. No way I ... | |
| Second tonearm / cartridge I think I understand the OP here. He is not looking for "better" like @mijostyn or @rauliruegas suggest in their answers. He is looking for contrast to his current combination. This is similar to my two arm combo of FR-64S/Koetsu and Kuzma 4P9 Ly... | |
| High Performance Low Mass Tone Arm Suggestions Needed Moerch DP6 or Kuzma 4p9 are also options on a Sota. | |
| High Performance Low Mass Tone Arm Suggestions Needed Moerch DP6 or Kuzma 4p9 are also options on a Sota. | |
| TechDAS Reliability vs SME I have listened to Sota Sapphire and TechDas AFV in my system. I use a Kuzma 4P9 and my next table will most likely be a Kuzma Stabi R (on my Vibraplane) or a Galibier table. The TechDas is an amazing table. The vacuum and air bearing technology... | |
| SUT - electrical theory and practical experience Thanks @intactaudio. Your SUT has made a big difference in the quality of my friend’s stereo. It works wonders with his Lyra and Marantz 7C pre. I think my listening impressions had a lot to do with my system, the cartridge and what I like. I en... | |
| SUT - electrical theory and practical experience I had a chance to listen to EM/IA SUT in my stereo yesterday. It was a 1:10 Cu version made for my friends combination of a Lyra Atlas and Marantz 7C preamp. Cable was a .6 meter Nordost Quatrofil. On my turntable yesterday was a SoundSmith Hyper... | |
| Tonearm Parallel? I have to say that I really like using the WAM reference tool kit. It is a great way to know when the headshell will hold the cart parallel to the record surface. It will also confirm a neutral azimuth from the headshell perspective. Great set up... | |
| Lyra Kleos arrives after eight months. . Worth the wait? First impressions A nice 1:10 ratio SUT going into the 47k input would also be a potential improvement. But I’d wait for several months to let the cart open up and get to know its capabilities. | |
| Field coil dava cartridge @pindac +1 Excellent counterpoint! |