128x128

lloydc

Responses from lloydc

Is preamp remote volume a deal breaker for you?
Absolutely. A remote mute button is essential. 
Isolation transformer - does it offer protection
what good does an iso do, then? 
The Physics of Electricity
Unfortunately, no one can predict whether a particular cable will improve your system. 
Your best chair you listen to your gear
Theo makes a good point, that a high back just doesn't work for a "listening" chair. 
Black Diamond Racing Shelf for EMM CDSA?
It depends on which drugs you took to go that fast. Why turn on your lights, anyway? You'd already BE light. 
when do you replace capacitors?
Thanks. Will plan on doing it before long. Naturally, I want better capacitors than the manufacturer would use, at least in some spots, so a third party will be needed. 
DIY record cleaning solution recipe needed
All cleaners do is emulsify dirt, so the rinse is the key, right? Please correct me if that is mistaken. Commercial products are so concentrated, it's almost hard to use up a bottle; at $35 (or whatever), every year or three, why bother with a lik... 
Why Not More Conversation about VAC?
It is very expensive. 
For all you Clapton fans....
Perhaps I should have said that criticizing Clapton's technique is beside the point. It is more than adequate, adn serves his purposes. Technique is only a means to an end, and EC has produced some outstanding music. Other electric guitarists may ... 
For all you Clapton fans....
Criticizing Clapton's technique is absurd, regardless whether you enjoy his playing. He intentionally developed a more tasteful and restrained approach after becoming disillusioned with the over-the-top rock soloing he did up through Cream. A more... 
For all you Clapton fans....
You would like his cd of all Robert Johnson tunes. 
Perfect Debute Albums
Texas Flood, Stevie Ray Vaughan. His best album. 
Does phono stage noise drive you crazy too?
It may just be Grado. try something else. I never found a phono stage that works well with their low output cartridges. 
Could this be the next Frank Sinatra?
One was enough. 
Two things about tubes
Jorge, reasonable questions, but don't worry so much. Yes, tubes sound better after they warm up and settle down for a half hour or so, but they work fine after about 30 seconds, and it will not harm them. Some gear has a "soft turn-on circuit" wh...