mijostyn

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Curious about the difference in what I’d hear on different tonearms
Hi tochsii. The Delos is a fine match for your arm. All the arms you ask about are about the same effective mass. If there is any difference sonically with the Delos in all three arms set up correctly it would be so slight the most people would ne... 
MC cartridge loading: still baffled
raul, I didn't know you knew how to do math:) 
The Arm/Cartridge Matching Myth
ct, I'm not in a bad mood at all. I just don't tolerate idiocy. People who know me know that I do not manipulate the truth and don't pull punches.I prefer Islay scotch. Lagavulin will due:) 
Room Treatment
As brownsfan suggests all these companies will over-sell you. Not that their products are not good but it helps if you know what you want ahead of time but doing some experimentation. Find your 1st reflection points using the mirror method and dam... 
MC cartridge loading: still baffled
Actually Lewm that is Frank Schroeder's method. I prefer to use the HI Fi News test record as it has an excellent anti skate track and both vertical and lateral resonance tracks. But I have noticed repeatedly that once I set up the tonearm with th... 
MC cartridge loading: still baffled
Jc, if your anti skate is not set correctly the unloaded channel will only miss track at higher groove velocities so at regular velocities things might sound sort of normal. But, there are more than tracking considerations. For the best performanc... 
Pick my next tonearm....PLEASE
The SME 309 would be just fine. The Grado should perform perfectly in it. 
Jazz for aficionados
Frogman, Kind of Blue is a great record. I think it gets more attention because it was one of Mile's turning points but Seven Steps is IMHO even more amazing and Miles is at the peak of his form.I will have to check  out Steven Coleman. I have not... 
Audio Rack Selection
millercarbon, when you are an old man with a bad back and poor eye site having your turntable at about shoulder height is a blessing (along with a good light)  A well made tall rack with a granite top will have no problem with this on concrete wit... 
WAudio 3900 "Hi-End Audio Grade" Noise Filter
Go roberjerman! Exactly! Nothing should get by a good power supply other than stable DC power. Spend your money on better components or better yet on Music!! 
MC cartridge loading: still baffled
The phono preamp. Having adjustable loading is great as you can play around to see what you think sounds best in your system. I would trust Ayre's suggestions on their equipment.As for anti Skate, never follow the tonearm's instruction. You adjust... 
The Arm/Cartridge Matching Myth
Simple Halcro, because you are dead wrong. Which indicates that you do not have enough experience to know what you are talking about and are adversely influencing others because you think you do. People like Ralph, Raul and myself feel the need to... 
I need a loudness switch
Mike in NC. It is not just the bass but the treble also in almost equal amounts.  
I need a loudness switch
Yes, the Loki would work. You would have to adjust it for every different volume so it would be cumbersome. You could also not construct accurate opposing filters to your hearing ( Fletcher- Munson Curves.) Not enough bands. The best solution is a... 
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