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| Dynavector XV-1s What is the REAL story? I agree that 100 hours would be better. The first 20 hours were pretty painful, the next 30 hours things improved, but still poor mid base. I hope the next 50 hours transforms this area. I’ll bet I’ve spent 1 year of my “ audiophile life” waiting ... | |
| Dynavector XV-1s What is the REAL story? I also sent a message to Mike at Dynavector to get his input. I’ll report back. | |
| Dynavector XV-1s What is the REAL story? According to the dealer, it’s best to have a cartridge with a lower direct current resistance (DCR) than the SUT. The XV1s is 6 ohm and the T2 SUT is 15 ohm (the A23 T1 is 2 ohm). That being said, no harm in trying the T1. Thanks for the suggestio... | |
| Dynavector XV-1s What is the REAL story? So after careful set up ( Smartractor for alignment and microscope for VTA) I have 50 hours on a new Dynavector XV1s. Using TW Acustic Raven and TW Acustic 10.5 arm. SUT is an Auditorium 23 T2, the correct SUT for this cartridge according to the... | |
| Microphonic from Vacuum Tubes? I sometimes get a pop noise when a major appliance turns on….like the heat or air conditioner. I have 2 dedicated lines and it still happens sometimes. | |
| Upgrading power system I have been closely watching Stromtank, off grid power supply. I believe you can find some reviews is Absolute Sound and Stereophile. | |
| Ultrasonic record cleaners I bought the Humming guru ($400) direct from the South Korean company, for my Nephew. No scientific data, but it cleaned and dried pretty well. I would keep the VPI you have for dirty records, and run them through the Humming Guru after the VPI. ... | |
| Does Everyone Use 2 Phono Cables with SUT Thank you all for the feedback and advice. I learned an expensive lesson by using a regular interconnect with my SUT. I think @atmasphere is correct. “Brand” probably is not as important as the cables capacitance. I’ll bet there are some ... | |
| Does Everyone Use 2 Phono Cables with SUT Hi Jollytinker, You made my day. I’m glad this discussion was helpful. I find the Auditorium SUT’s to be stunning when used as intended. I’m still breaking in my 2 new phono cables and will report back shortly. | |
| Does Everyone Use 2 Phono Cables with SUT As promised, I want to provide feedback after replacing the A23 “T1” SUT and plugging in the Auditorium 23 “T2” step up transformer. As a reminder my Miyajima Madake cartridge has an output of .23mV and an impedance of 16Ohms. It turns out t... | |
| Does Everyone Use 2 Phono Cables with SUT Ok, now I’m really curious. I’m going to borrow my friends Auditorium 23 “T2” SUT. The T2 is made for cartridges approx 6 Ohms and higher. By the way, I have the DIN phono cable AND the T1 SUT both grounded to the phono preamp. I will report m... | |
| Does Everyone Use 2 Phono Cables with SUT I’m using an Auditorium 23 T-1 step up transformer. Sounds really good with the Madake and 2 phono cables. I am aware that the A23 “T-2” technically is for higher Ohm cartridges like the Madake. I had been using a high-end “tinned copper” pho... | |
| Does Everyone Use 2 Phono Cables with SUT Mulveling you are spot on. I was using a phono cable “to” the SUT and a “regular” interconnect from SUT to phono preamp. I have a Miyajima Madake cartridge (.23mV output) and the signal was literally getting lost. I recently added 2 Audience F... | |
| Power cords or power conditioner Hello Thyname, not shire if you have used tube traps. They have an absorption side and a reflective side. As you turn them, you get more of one or the other. For the ceiling and front soundstage, I use RPG skyline. | |
| Power cords or power conditioner I would start with the room and speaker positioning then you can better determine the effects of various changes, like power cords and conditioners. By the way, I have a Torus AVR, replaced my Shunyata conditioner. Sounds great by letting the musi... |