mwh777
Responses from mwh777
| 12au7 tube? I suggest thoroughly combing through Brent Jessee's descriptions of 12AU7 tubes or any other tubes for that matter. Depending on your tastes and preferences, you may or may not like the sound profile of the German brands. Telefunkens and the other... | |
| Looking for suggestions for me new analog system This isn't answering the questions directly but, something that may help you get you thoughts distilled down is/are Paul McGowen's books about stereo systems and his ideas of how to approach system building. As well all know, finding the right sp... | |
| Wattgate IEC does not fit tight. Check out https://alexsoundtech.com/iego. They distribute several products including Iego (eye-ee-go, that's a capital I) power cord connectors The Iego IEC connectors are very tight gripping. The base metal is pure copper not brass or phosphor br... | |
| Removable headshells @billstevenson Much appreciated but, I bought a Yamamoto before seeing your post. Thank you for the advice. I also bought what's supposed to be a real Jelco headshell from Audio Sensibility. Evidently remaining stock from when they were a Jelco d... | |
| Removable headshells Thanks everyone! It's all great input. My research reveals that there are more variables than expected with specs and ratings as I read and learn more about the subject. My take away here is to get a headshell in the 12 gram range to get started. ... | |
| Warm, flexible, cheap-ish cables? I agree with the Cardas suggestions but, I would make the Iridium line as the lower cut off point. I strongly suggest skipping the 101 speaker cable and also recommend against choosing the low cost CABE banana plugs. The copper in the Iridium cabl... | |
| sources for DIY speaker cables https://www.performanceaudio.com Mogami, Canare, connectors, etc. | |
| Looking for a new phon cartridge Sumiko Celebration 40. | |
| What % Of Your System Are Your Cables? I'm in total agreement with @steakster and @dougthebiker. I'm in the area of 20%. For me the infuence on the overall sound of the system brought on by the better cables, their designs and the particular materials therein (beryllium copper, ver... | |
| TECHNICS Turntable SL 1350 spindle question Make that Pat's Audio Parts | |
| TECHNICS Turntable SL 1350 spindle question Pats Audio Single Play Turntable Spindle for Technics Turntables on eBay. | |
| suggestions for new phono stage The Aesthetix Rhea is a high gain phono stage so, no problem with your cartridge but, it is physically big and uses ten tubes. I have a Rhea Signature that easily beats the Chinook and also has three inputs. A used Rhea fits your budget's upper li... | |
| Suggestions for phono preamp for LOMC's I second the suggestion for a Chinook. I recommend keeping an eye out on all the "sites" for one that has a set of upgrade opamps in it. | |
| What would I gain/lose? This is not exactly on topic but, a parallel situation that I had to address and maybe will be of use for someone else reading this. My very elderly mother had a Salamander cabinet with the space for small speakers above the regular shelves. We tr... | |
| Transparent Audio power cords @acman3 , I've tried that, doesn't help. The more fanatical types see that as a challenge and an open invitation to continue to try to intervene in other people's lives to "save" them from themselves. Yet, I don't see the federal or state governme... |