macg19
Responses from macg19
| Volume levels My experience is the opposite. I actually have the volume of the phono stage input on my amp offset -3dB to balance the volume a bit when switching to/from my DAC. So I'd say it's mostly system depend as @mulveling alluded to, but it also depend... | |
| Accuphase E-5000 factory power cord good enough? @westcoastaudiophile I have not. The OP didn't mention he had a "high grade" power cable. No mention of this in the specs either. Is this an optional item? | |
| Accuphase E-5000 factory power cord good enough? As a former naysayer, the answer is probably no. Everything matters. However great quality can be had for a reasonable price and Zavfino is one of many good examples as they sell direct to consumer. Take out the distributor and dealer margin and ... | |
| Cary vs Raven forgot to mention Raven has a 45 day return policy for a reasonable restocking fee | |
| Cary vs Raven I have not owned Cary but I have owned a Raven Osprey and I’m disappointed that I sold it. Long story. The guy who bought it is really happy though. Raven’s are really nice amps and their customer service is top notch - very personal. If you are... | |
| Who out there wants to, or has, validated an amazing cable find? I am sorry if I hurt your feelings Vigo with my experience crawling up from the button where I made nothing to a successful audiophile over the past 20 years. This tells you everything you need to know. | |
| Seeking Legit Cartridge Expert? I’ve had the Hana ML in my system and also have the 40.3’s. What amp are you driving them with? | |
| DAC upgrade This is the only DAC I’ve owned or heard in my system so no expert opinion here. I also have a BS Node and added a Black Ice Tube DAC for $800 and it is pretty impressive. The stock tubes were replaced immediately with expensive NOS Mullard’s but... | |
| Your Not-So-Obvious Best Fidelity LPs The Impex pressing of Jennifer Warnes "The Well" is pretty nice, as is Famous Blue Raincoat mentioned earlier (also Impex). | |
| Lowest priced MC thats better than a Premium MM? +1 for the Hana ML | |
| ClearAudio Tracer tonearm tracking force adjustment malfunction @mulveling Thanks for the advice - I tried both suggestions and neither worked but I think I've figured out how it works. My guess is there is a nylon piece inside the pivot housing that the rod threads into which pulls the weight section forward... | |
| Is toeing speakers a bad idea? Thanks for the question and thanks @hilde45 for posting the PS video. I always thought my Harbeth 40.3's should be toed-in somewhat, and I thought they were pretty dialed in at roughly 10 degrees (actually 3 inch diff. in distance from the rear c... | |
| Record Weights/Disc Stabilizers No prob, where did you buy the Furutech from? | |
| Little help with REL subwoofers, please? I have 2 T/9x's and believe in matched stereo pairs or quads for 2 channel systems. In your case, I'd get 2 T/7s if you can't swing 2 T/9's. | |
| Record Weights/Disc Stabilizers +1 on the HRS One function of a weight is to secure the record to the platter in lieu of a mat, which in my case is bare Delrin (mats are not ubiquitous). Another function is to deal with vibration/resonance generated by the stylus. The HRS uti... |