labpro
Responses from labpro
| Miyajima MADAKE experience Thank you for the feedback chakster. Do you have a recommendation for a non-magnetic screwdriver? Seems like Miyajima uses phillips head screws. I see "ceramic" tools (non sparking, non magnetic) on Amazon, but quite expensive. Thank you. | |
| Miyajima MADAKE experience Those of you who have Miyajima cartridges, can you explain what the round metal tube (that comes with the cartridge) is used for. I assume it must have something to do with installing the screws and bolt?Also, if I install the screws with the bolt... | |
| Are There Any Risks to Your Stylus From Using Magic Eraser I'm conservative like EBM. If I ruin my EMT S75 cartridge, it will not be a good day. I'm going to try it anyway.If the virus is going to get us, I'll might as well go out listening to some great sounding LP's. | |
| Are There Any Risk to Your Stylus From Using Magic Reaser ok....looks like I need to try the "Original" magic eraser. After using it, I like the idea of gently using my stylus brush to remove any stray fibers.Thank you for the feedback. | |
| Why Don't Local Audio Dealers Provide Tube Testing Services When They Sell Tube Gear? Thank you dill,Here is some additional info that might be of interest to others:Which Tube Tester is Right For You:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7qIjYYkHF0This Space Tech Tester is the One I was Considering:http://www.thebestamp.com/Testing_Equ... | |
| Why Don't Local Audio Dealers Provide Tube Testing Services When They Sell Tube Gear? Bill_K, thank you for accurately describing the type of tube testing audiophiles need and the additional equipment needed to perform the various tests. I wish there were more dealers like Deja Vu Audio that Jond works with. I'm not seeing any disa... | |
| Why Don't Local Audio Dealers Provide Tube Testing Services When They Sell Tube Gear? Hi Markpao,Great suggestion. I looked into buying a tester.As gdnrbob mentioned, they are not cheap to buy and maintain. With the various adapters to accommodate 300B, 45 and 9-pin tubes for example, it would cost about $2,000 for a good tester..... | |
| Why Don't Local Audio Dealers Provide Tube Testing Services When They Sell Tube Gear? I never suggested that the tube testing service should be free. | |
| Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes Quick update on the break-in, sound and reliability of the ELROG 300B's. During the 80 hour break-in period, it was a bit of a roller coaster. Sounded good right from the start, but the high end extension (grain) and base slam definitely improved ... | |
| New Omega E Mat from Perfect Path Technologies Hello Oregonpapa,Thank you for the additional information. This should be interesting. Like flescher mentions above, I too have a separate transport with SPDIF connection to my tube DAC. This should be a fun experiment. | |
| New Omega E Mat from Perfect Path Technologies Oregonpapa,After experiencing great results from the Total Contact product, I'm beginning my Omega E Mat, Alpha E Card and Duplex journey. Since you are among the experts here, a couple questions (if you don't mind):1. I'm placing 1 Omega E Mat on... | |
| Herbie’s Super Black Hole CD Mat - Wow! Yes, I was reading some of the earlier comments. I'm going to give this a try. Thank you!Labpro | |
| Herbie’s Super Black Hole CD Mat - Wow! Folks,Thank you for digging into this subject. I have a Acoustic Plan Drive Master CD Transport (please see link). http://www.acousticplan.de/html/drivemaster_english.htmlI'm not an engineer, so I'll try to keep this simple. Since the CD does not ... | |
| Honesty is How This Tube Dealer Built His eBay Business Hi Vinny55,I'm really not sure what testing services he offers, but he tests everything he sells. Feel free to contact him. If he can't help you, he can probably recommend someone.Labpro | |
| Honesty is How This Tube Dealer Built His eBay Business Thank you, this is very helpful.I hope others on this forum are paying attention to this thread, so everyone can benefit from (and support) those dealers who are honest and reliable. Labpro |