128x128

noromance

Responses from noromance

Rega P10 v Complete rebuild Garrard 401!
@scar972 Great setup. How does the Raven stack up against the idlers? 
Hear my Cartridges....🎶
I prefer the DD rendition of both pieces. Admittedly, there is a little more euphony with the Raven but I prefer the cleaner and crisper Victor. Frogman’s astute observation is of note too. I wonder if this is why the LDR never quite sounded 100% ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Billie Eilish ‎- When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? (Darkroom 2019) 
Diagnosing and fixing transformer hum
If it's not DC offset, it may be that the transformer(s) are simply loose enough to vibrate. Have you tried loosening/tightening mountings bolts?  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Tom Waits ‎- Frank's Wild Years (Island 1987)Great album. SG low-fi. 
Teflon Cap upgrade or new set of NOS tubes for conrad johnson PV12A Preamp?
Well, the NOS tubes could be worse than what you have and the teflon caps might be worse than what’s in there already. It would be easier, safer, and less of a drag to try tubes.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Helen Humes ‎- The Talk Of The Town (Columbia 1975) 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Morgana King ‎- With A Taste Of Honey (Mainstream 1964) 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Steeleye Span ‎– The Steeleye Span Story Original Masters (Chrysalis 1977)Love this English folk. Nice clear recording. Musically excellent. Cheap on Discogs. Buy this. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
EDIT: I played it on the 9" arm with the Decca Gold Garrott and it sounded quite a lot better. Tight as a nut. Went back to 12" arm with SuperGold. Raised arm 2mm. Revelation! It never gets old. Really enjoying this Double Bass.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen / Sam Jones ‎- Double Bass (Inner City 1977)‎That’s a lot of bass. Little plummier than I’d like on some numbers. Sounds like they mixed the two double basses in at a tad too high a level. Guitar is perfect. Drums a l... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@slaw  I didn't see your post until I posted mine!! 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Father John Misty ‎- Pure Comedy (Sub Pop 2017)Anyone heard and compared the clear vinyl? No need to have carbon black (or blue) impurities in the PVC. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
This is pretty good. J. Tillman.Pure Comedy. https://youtu.be/wKrSYgirAhcLike an American version of a Roy Harper /Roger Waters mash. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Julie Felix ‎- The Second Album (Decca 1965 mono)