kennythekey

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Raven One Motor Noise Problem
Hi Dgad...No, the TT has three OEM Stillpoint feet under it's base with one foot being under the motor. The motor is not separate from the base like the Raven Two. The feet have changed during the history of the Raven One, these being a Stillpoint... 
Raven One Motor Noise Problem
Thanks Jaybo, do you own the TT and have had a similar experience?The offer to exchange the motor has already been made but I had a strange experience. After sticking a Vibrapod under the Stillpoint foot for the motor the noise went away. When it'... 
Raven One Motor Noise Problem
Thanks guys, that's what I thought. I'm in contact now with the importer and we're checking it out. I'll let you know the outcome. 
McIntosh MR71 Cable Binding Advice
Thanks Frepec, was the new jack the same as the old or did you upgrade to something new?Ken 
McIntosh MR71 Cable Binding Advice
Thanks Bob...that's a good idea. My interconnects are really not fire hoses but Cardas Cross that are under 1/2" thick. The plugs are pretty serious and dangerous for those jacks however.I have a lot of space behind my cabinet but I have to pull m... 
McIntosh MR71 Cable Binding Advice
Thanks for the response Audiofeil.I realize that this may be the case and was looking for a more specific recommendation from those who have experience with this tuner. 
Upgrading Spikes on Target Wall Shelf
Thanks Stan, I've noticed a number of isolation products using some sort of ball.It's very difficult to level the Target frame because the one I got is not perfectly true. There is also a degree of flexing depending upon the amount of weight appli... 
Upgrading Spikes on Target Wall Shelf
Thanks guys! I'm using a slate replacement board because it has been identified by the importer of my TT as the best solution for this particular piece of equipment. He has experimented with many materials.I don't like the rounded screws either bu... 
Speaker wires near AC wires
Cool...thanks. 
Speaker wires near AC wires
While on the subject, I'm also running an antenna coax cable to my tuner in the same proximity. Does that pose any potential problems? 
Speaker wires near AC wires
Thanks guys...that's what I was thinking but wanted to make sure. 
What do you think of my selection?
You've been away but what equipment do you already own? What's your existing favorite component? Do you need to replace all of your equipment?You have $3,500...buy one thing special like an amp or speakers for that money. They will keep unlike a C... 
Lustre GST-801 as 2nd Arm for Raven One?
OK...I'll do some experimenting. Thanks. 
If cables can break-in, can they then wear-out?
This information may be useful. I use Cardas interconnects that are about thirteen years old. I'm upgrading my system, so I decided to ask George about aging cables. This was his reply:Most interconnects do age because surface oxide formation on t... 
Lustre GST-801 as 2nd Arm for Raven One?
Raul, would an Incognito re-fit be a good choice?Thanks