mariasplunge
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| What am I missing??? You should give your junk to me so I can feel bad about myself too...no really it is so easy to be critical of this stuff. But I also remember that part of the fun is trying stuff. Although expensive, this is a hobby. Hobby in my mind means contin... | |
| Tube Preamp Isolation suggestions Thanks fro the great responses folks. As always, well thought out and informative. In teresting the comment on the power suppley, which is separate frpm my pre. I have focused on isolating that and it does seem to make a difference. I'll have to i... | |
| zyx universe cartr.- ideal weight -ideal vta , Doug can you explain to me a bit more about what you mean by cartridge speed. I hear this term and understand it somewhat but wouls appreciate some light shedded on this topic. How does speed effct sound (in general) and why is it a good thing, as... | |
| What's that buzz, tell me what's a happening... I had a similar problem with my Focals. Turned out the woofer was off-center in the cabinet. It took taking out the woofer and realigning and re-insralling it in the cabinet taking care to tighten the screws the same distance in even intervals unt... | |
| zyx universe cartr.- ideal weight -ideal vta , I just had a great expereince last night. I own the Atmos, of which, not much has been said or even tested. Of course correct me if I am wrong there. As Doug has mentioned, the Atmos is not a finicky as the Universe to precise degrees but I still ... | |
| How many hours weekly do you listen to your system All the time!! I despise TV, haven't owned one coming up on two decades here so music is my deal and it plays often and always. | |
| Your favorite classical/flamengo guitar CDs I'll second Paco de Lucia and put one out there for Al Di Meola. "Friday Night in san francisco" with Paco, Al and John Mclaughlin is a mind-blowing live show of improvisational guitar work with a good mix of flemenco guitar. | |
| Robert & Alison-Raising Sand Steve I was wondering the same thing about Alison!Like they say, I suppose it takes all kinds. Viridian sorry you got a warped one! It is truly "sunday morning." There's a part of me that thinks all those years Plant spent going to that gathering ... | |
| Harmonics TU-800 EX Turntable mat. W hat TT's are you guys using this mat with? Are there other plinths besides acrylic that this mat improves sound with? | |
| zyx universe cartr.- ideal weight -ideal vta , Sirspeedy, What arm are you using this nanomount system with? How much does it increase mass? | |
| Subwoofers and Merlins Dgarretson, yes that is the question isn't it?! Thanks! | |
| zyx universe cartr.- ideal weight -ideal vta , Well put Doug. As usual I again benefit from your experience.I wonder how that information will relate to my Atmos witha more exposed cantilever? I geuss thats my experimentation process. I'll elt you know.Stlrains, whats a nanomount system?Sirspe... | |
| zyx universe cartr.- ideal weight -ideal vta , Doug, are you still calling minimal anti-skating on the Triplanar 5 O-rings? I did that and dynamics improved quite a bit. Do I have to set my anti-skating to zero to dial in my Atmos or is leaving the 5 O-rings on ok?As always, a great post. | |
| Subwoofers and Merlins Bobby, No I do not know first hand nor am I assuming I'll need a sub. I am just gathering opinions for personal knowledge from folks here who have definatative and time tested experience with a product I am interested in.Also, since i currently ow... | |
| Subwoofers and Merlins Very well put. Thanks. JL Audio fathom. What do like about that sub? One of the things that impressed me about the Vel DD was it's supposed ease of set up. Do you not think it is an ideal setup with the Merlins because of the crossover limitations... |