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| Need Some Assistance With Rega related Issue Does it sound better at 33 without the Sorbothane? | |
| Please give me advice about an ARC VT 200 amp Yes. So pass me the 700watt bulb! #variac | |
| Please give me advice about an ARC VT 200 amp Thanks @atmasphere . As the VT200 pulls 500w at rest, what wattage bulb would you use? I use a DMM to monitor current when using the variac. | |
| Please give me advice about an ARC VT 200 amp @atmasphere I did read it all the way through. And with increasing incredulity with each sentence! However, I'll defer to your experience. I always play by the book when working on tube amps. | |
| Please give me advice about an ARC VT 200 amp @atmasphere I am surprised you dismissed using a variac especially with an expensive amp full of electrolytics not used for 3 years. Also surprised about not loading the outputs. If anything was to go wrong, it is good practice to protect the amp.... | |
| New idler for Garrard 401 That is the oldest website ever! 1998 and last updated in 2002. | |
| New idler for Garrard 401 You are not the first. But you'll have to check over to Lenco Heaven. There seems to have been some issues with the rubber o-ring on the AS Lenco wheel according to some posts from a few years ago. So make sure to ask Simone at AS for the silicone... | |
| Have you ever met another audiogon member in person? Never met anyone. No audiophile friends. | |
| Please give me advice about an ARC VT 200 amp One other thing; these things will kill you if you mess around inside. | |
| Please give me advice about an ARC VT 200 amp Plug it in and run. Kidding. There is a toggle switch on the back to switch between SE and Balanced.You may need to hook up a pair of cheap test speakers as tube amps generally require a load when powered up.Buy a variac and use it to apply power ... | |
| New or used cartridge Or used. And get it Soundsmith serviced with new cantilever/stylus assembly of your choice. | |
| New idler for Garrard 401 Thanks for the follow-up, Nick. Glad it worked out. @jperry report back when you fit and listen!The AudioSilente wheel has gone up fron $89 to $100. Artisan Fidelity also sell one for $365. It is reportedly better but I haven't heard it. Maybe for... | |
| Tonearm recommendation for Dynavector DV-20X cartridge. Google Jelco with On the fly VTA. | |
| Transcendent Grounded Grid vs Foreplay III The was a guy Greenvalve or something on youtube using one with LED mods. He knew his stuff and got suberb results. Not sure if he is still around but worth checking out. | |
| New idler for Garrard 401 @cracker63 Hi Nick, Sure. Do NOT remove rubber o-ring from new idler for any reason. Remove platter.Remove 2 screws holding the idler wheel assembly.Lift off straight up gently so not to damage scintered bushing..Lift out rubber idler.Clean area ... |