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| antiskate disc I agree with @lewm This is what I use https://www.wallyanalog.com/wallyskater | |
| Downsize from C2200/MC275 to integrated SS Why do you need to reconnect cables after cleaning? Just a thought…Perhaps invest in a plug-in hand-held air blower - I have one and it works great with very little effort. Seems easier than changing systems especially as you like what you have ... | |
| Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold SP….beat dealer? On high end, low volume items dealers have to protect their margins unless there is a manufacturer supported promotion and protect the luxury item price point. Many don’t deal over the phone - they assume they are being shopped. 10% off translate... | |
| Analog Magic Question @lewm The shim isn't for zenith. You are correct, you have to change the alignment of the cart in the headshell. The "Wally Zenith" provides the correct reference point adjusted for the specific error in your cart. But as I said you have to know p... | |
| Analog Magic Question @lewm I have heard that the tool is difficult to use and/or may require sending the cartridge to Wally The Wally zenith tool is easy to use IF you send the cart in for microscopy analysis which precisely measures zenith error as well as provi... | |
| Analog Magic Question In trying to setup my SL1200GAE first with the 2M Black, the AnalogMagik software revealed that the cartridge is defective. Wally tools did not uncover that fact. Similarly when I setup the same TT with the VAS Nova stereo cartridge AnalogMagic... | |
| Analog Magic Question Hi Bill, you wrote "For example, Wally tools did not disclose limitations in two of my cartridges." That is what I was referring to. | |
| What is your vinyl commitment? A lot, all listed in my virtual system. But the surprise is the Softone Model 4 tube phono stage at only $650. ($800 with express shipping from Japan). An amazing bargain. | |
| Analog Magic Question Hi Bill, Cool...curious what the undisclosed limitations were if you don't mind sharing, and also did you use the microscopy analysis service? Best, Mac | |
| Analog Magic Question Hi Bill, I don’t have experience with Analogue Magik but I’ve read this thread and their website. From both it is clear that their method is time consuming, iterative and not guaranteed. I’ll assume when it does work, it works quite well. For th... | |
| Do Audiophiles usually keep the gain of the digital source at around 80%? 100%, RCA out (BlackIce Tube DAC) | |
| I can't believe I found one The good news is you won’t need to go down the audiophile cable/phono stage/MC vs MM cart rabbit hole. | |
| Audio Grade Ethernet Cable Here what I have done, not sure if I can improve without significant cost? COX router, WiFi disabled, connected to separate switch and router. 20ft blue jeans cat 6 to stack audio smoothlan, then 1.5 m DH Labs Ethernet to streamer and DH labs USB... | |
| Do some DACs "handle" sibilance better than others? I have a modest digital chain; tube DAC has some nice NOS Mullard’s I’ve added some room treatments and playing around with speaker positioning. One track I like to use for testing is Rachelle Farrell “I Can Explain” - her dynamic range is craz... | |
| Selling towers - keep getting bad actors/scammers when doing local pickup only. Zelle is better than cash. It is instant, not reversible and you don’t have to worry about counterfeit bills. You cannot do a chargeback with Zelle. the only potential issue is transaction limits for the sender. for security, I give the street /... |