mofimadness
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| Where to buy quality phono connectors for chassis Parts Connexion up in Canada has many nice RCAs. I really like the Cardas, but you have quite a few to choose from:http://www.partsconnexion.com/conn_rca_main.html | |
| What type inside record sleeves to you use? The Ultimate Audiophile sleeves listed and linked above, is what I use. I used the MOFI sleeves for many years before I found these.Best inner sleeves around, IMHO. | |
| More turntable set up problems Oakiris...I live about an hour away (Northern Colorado) and happen to be a turntable (and tube) guru.It would be my pleasure to drive down and help you get this fixed. I have all the tools (and a few drawers full of tubes) and some turntable beari... | |
| 5AR4/GZ34 Rectifier Tubes It's actually Ken Rad, not Ked Rad. I have a few pairs of these and they are indeed nice, however, in my system, the Shuguang Black Treasure CV-181 "Z" (original series), was better sounding.I also like the Sophias a lot, very nice.Like Wig stated... | |
| Rega RP10 tt and RB2000 tonearm - coming in 2014 +1 to what Theo said. | |
| Upgrade from an original HRT Music Streamer II I just bought the Emotiva XDA-2 DAC at the special price of $249. Received it yesterday and got it hooked up. Burning it in now.This thing is scary good. I can't believe that Emotiva can sell this for even the $399 list price and make money on it.... | |
| More turntable set up problems You could have a bad tube(s) in your phono stage. If you haven't used the rig in a while, the cartridge might have dried out, (the rubber elasticizer that holds the cantilever in) which will impede the movement. Make sure you clean the stylus well... | |
| Having trouble with Teres Audio VTA adapter I agree with the above comments. Either your VTA adapter is loose in the armboard or the arm is loose inside the adapter. | |
| Large Spikes for Amp Stand Try these guys:http://www.adonacorporation.com/tweaks.html | |
| Rega DAC users, Any info on Filter settings? Here's a bunch of info. There are a few links in some of the comments that provide even further options:http://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/rega-dac-filter-settings.239298/ | |
| What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report Last night was:The new Billie Joe Armstrong + Norah Jones-"Foreverly" (songs of the Everly Brothers)...EXCELLENT duets! Wasn't sure these two would work, but it is really nice.Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds-"Live From KCRW" | |
| Happy music... My favorite "Happy Music" is...Steely Dan. | |
| Best Amp For Maggies 1.6 Tube Or SS What's your budget? | |
| Cleaning new/sealed records? I clean every, (new and used) record before it touches my turntable. I am currently using the L'Art du Son fluid with a VPI HW 16.5 vacuum unit. Once the L'Art du Son runs out, I am going to try the Audio Intelligence #6 fluid. | |
| Best Christmas music, CD or album on your list ? I really like the "A Very Special Christmas" series of albums. I think I have them all.I just received and listened to the new Kelly Clarkson "Wrapped In Red" Christmas album which I like a lot too. |