ledoux1238
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| 2020 update : JC Verdier La Platine @vuckovic You are right, no point in selling the La Platine. As a total aside, I noticed that you are using a Herron VTPH-2a. As I am in the process to searching for a phono stage, I wondered if you would share some thoughts on it? | |
| 2020 update : JC Verdier La Platine @vuckovic Thank you for that concise summary of the AF3. It solves a year old curiosity about the sonic differences between it and La Platine. Rereading reviews of the AF3, I am struck by the contrast between the two. With the AF3, you are operati... | |
| Trans-Fi Terminator Tonearm: 2019 Update The Townshend Rock 3 was my TT for ten years. | |
| 2020 update : JC Verdier La Platine @vuckovic Some of your tweaks and preferences are quite different from mine. But as my last post indicated, this is a TT that seems to invite differences of operational preferences. Using the stock motor with a custom Delrin pulley to accomodate ... | |
| 2020 update : JC Verdier La Platine @lbelchev Thank you for pointing out my mistake. I believe it is not the only one I have made. See below.@audioquest4life I had thought I understood the braking action. Because of your question, I took a look again at the comment on a past thread ... | |
| Trans-Fi Terminator Tonearm: 2019 Update @spiritofmusic It's interesting that the path to the Terminator began with the desire to move away from big branded audio razzamatazz dealer input. I live in a part of the world where cars and audio gears typically retails for twice their US count... | |
| 2020 update : JC Verdier La Platine The undisputed aspect with the La Platine is the magnetic bearing, allowing the platter to rotate while being decoupled. The idea was what attracted me. Having acquired it, it is the execution of the idea that truly intrigued. The metallurgy and t... | |
| Trans-Fi Terminator Tonearm: 2019 Update Hi Marc, I ‘m sure you’re right on optimizing the air flow. This is a bit of a history lesson for me. Do you recall how you came to the Terminator? Did you audition at Vic’s before you acquired it? Being in the same town, I would imagine that it ... | |
| 2020 update : JC Verdier La Platine @xdr Greatly appreciate your responses. It’s great to visualize through photos of your system the SOTA / Roadrunner in action. I see a belt drive, but it can be switched to a thread drive, correct?You have a lovely system / room, with lots of Fren... | |
| 2020 update : JC Verdier La Platine @topoxforddoc I don't know if GT Audio still sells the battery PSU. It doesn't show up on its web-site. I assume you had to modify the stock motor housing ( drilling few holes ) for the connecting cables, correct?Callas Audio also provided schema... | |
| 2020 update : JC Verdier La Platine @xdr A few questions:1. Were you using the thread drive before?2. Will the motor spindle on the SOTA Eclipse accommodate a thread drive? I believe the reduction in W&F reading is due to the belt acting on the platter.3. Have you tried a tape d... | |
| Trans-Fi Terminator Tonearm: 2019 Update @spiritofmusic Thanks for the Transfiguration recommendation. I’m looking into it.What kind of sonic benefits are gained through a more controlled air supply ? Could you describe a bit more? I had thought that the Terminator being a low flow sys... | |
| 2020 update : JC Verdier La Platine While I have been experimenting with the stock motor / thread drive , I decided to try something else. For the last 2 1/2 weeks, I switched out the stock motor with a Jasmine ( high torque?) motor and Origin Live belt. The behavior of the platter ... | |
| Trans-Fi Terminator Tonearm: 2019 Update @spiritofmusic, excellent summary of the Strain Gauge! I Just wanted to clarify, of the many cartridges, which ones were used with the Terminator prior to the Strain Gauge? What would you recommend as an intermediate cartridge that is neutral on... | |
| Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever? Hi,I am late to this thread and I have not gone through all of it. But I have just one question which might have been covered, so please excuse me for repeating:Does it come in a dual volume pot arrangement?Thanks! |