kurt_tank
Responses from kurt_tank
| Martin Logan Repair and/or Rejuvenation? It is interesting that I am getting action on this thread after five years!FYI, I ended up sending the buyer some cash to pay for a new panel. (I am not sure if there was a problem or not, but since I like to think I'm honest and have integrity, I... | |
| VPI RCM Vacuum Wand Velvet Strips It is really interesting that you can't replace the velvet lips on the wand for the VPI machines. That seems somewhat ridiculous actually. Instead, VPI makes you buy a whole new wand for $25.(Not very "green" of them is it?) Wand for VPI @ Music D... | |
| Anyone permanently convert from tubes to SS? Yes, for my preamplifier, as I went from tubed units by Counterpoint and ARC, and went with the solid state Ayre K-1xe. (I have noticed that Ayre has been mentioned a few times in this thread.)And a qualified Yes for my amps, although that depends... | |
| Should repaired equipment be stated in the ad?? In general, I would agree with you. (Although, as long as they discuss it with you before purchasing the unit, I don't think it HAS to be in the ad itself.)(Also, I would be more forgiving of a lack of such an admission if the work was done by the... | |
| I'm taking a poll... Viridian, I think Will meant 22 degrees, not 2 degrees.I typically start with A, (assuming the cartridge itself is parallel with the tonearm), and then move onto B for further a variety of record thicknesses, until I get the sound dialed in to wha... | |
| Man Cave or No? Living room here as well. | |
| Single wire or bi-wire for Egglestones Andra II I have recently purchased a set of Andra II speakers, and I am currently bi-wiring them with two separate sets of (2M) Audience AU24 speakers cables. They sound very good to me, but I will state that I have not tried them in any other type of conf... | |
| Dartzeel 108 vs Ayre Mr-X I wish to disagree with something that Raquel stated.She stated "Being roughly twice as powerful, the Ayre may be better on unusually inefficient speakers. The darTZeel punches above its weight class, however, and can do big orchestral on ineffici... | |
| wire transfers safe? For the most part, Yes.If you are heads up about it, it is completely safe.Merely open a checking account with $1.00 in it, and use the routing number of that account. Once the money has been transferred to said account, transfer all the money, ex... | |
| Looking 4 a high quality phono line stage $5k-$8k I would recommend the ASR Basis Exclusive. It is the one phono preamp I would consider to replace my phono boards in my K-1xe! (My friend uses one, so I am very familiar with it.) New they go for $7K, and used they go for about $4K, (and sometimes... | |
| Audio Research model range Well I can't help you, but here is a site that should offer you some information.Good Luck!ARC Data Base | |
| Record cleaning machine makes more surface noise? Fruff1976,I use the basic Nitty Gritty, and I get very good results with it, (comparible to the results that my friend gets with his VPI 16.5).Can you describe your cleaning routine, and what fluids, brushes, etc., that you used? (Also, if you did... | |
| The best acoustic guitar recordings?? Well, one obvious choice is of course "Friday Night in San Francisco", with Al DiMeola, John McLaughlin, and Paco DeLucia.One of my favorite LPs used to show off my system! | |
| How do I turn off my Pass Labs X1? My Ayre K-1xe has no power button either. It is always left on, although when not in use, I mute it, which puts it in a sort of stand-by mode.Check your owner's manual, or if you don't have one, check with Pass Labs.Good luck! | |
| what is the best amp you've ever heard Well so far, the best has been some Wavac model @ the 2007 CES show. (Ridiculously priced of course!)Followed by the Lamm M2.2 and then the DarTZeel NHB 108. |