nsgarch
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| SME IV or V continuous rewire I guess you could do a rewire on a V. I did, but not continuous. Just had SME install the vdH MCS-150M, a notch above the SME V stock wiring. IMO the benefits of using this wire outweigh the liability of adding another connection (headshell leads)... | |
| Attaching a power bar to my power conditioner Mike,Good show!I think your MR 2000 should be sufficient for your whole system, even if you go to a bigger amp. Use it as indicated.Meaning, plug the CDP into one of the digitally filtered oulets (the other one can be used just fine for an analog ... | |
| What cartridge?? Lyra, Dyno etc... Speedy, I think your point is very well made. If money weren't an issue for me, I'd buy a Winds in a minute and not give it a second thought. And if I were lucky (like you are) to be surrounded by enough like-minded audiofolks to do a "group purch... | |
| Attaching a power bar to my power conditioner A couple of questions first (just trying to visualize your situation):You have a single duplex (two receptacles) wall outlet?Is is on a dedicated (or otherwise 'unused' circuit)? 15 or 20 amps?How many devices (including your amp, but not counting... | |
| Verdier with or without the steel ball Andre, I'm not sure I would agree with your friend's contention. I have never owned a TT w/ magnetically suspended platter, but have had two w/ air-suspended platters, and they had no problem w/ bass.It could be that a magnetic suspension alone al... | |
| What cartridge?? Lyra, Dyno etc... Dan + Speedy, yes I do have the Audio One, but frankly would have bought the $30 version had I known about it at the time. The little "stylus shelf" shouldn't really be necessary if you just position the scale next to the edge of the platter and s... | |
| Preamp Connections - Balanced vs. RCA The gain should be "output-adjusted" within the preamp so you can mix se and bal inputs without having to countinually adjust the volume. Using balanced ICs is especially beneficial sonically with DACs for some reason, so if your DAC has XLR outpu... | |
| What cartridge?? Lyra, Dyno etc... Rightonscales is out of the Jennings but savon has 'em:http://www.saveonscales.com/product_jennings_cc100_digital_scale.htmlThey're quite good. I have the audiophile-modified version by Audioparts, but it cost 5x more. | |
| What cartridge?? Lyra, Dyno etc... Speedy, nope, the Clearaudio fortifications have not been penetrated by my spies. However, based on other intelligence, I was simply advising those in the market to purchase, or especially those thinking about an upgrade, to perhaps hold off a bit. | |
| How do you know if you need a power conditioner? It's so interesting to read the different experiences people have had. I agree with everyone, but also think it's important to investigate your own particular situation. I used to have a house here in central Tucson. The power grid I was on also s... | |
| How do you know if you need a power conditioner? 1.) If you can, put in a dedicated circuit(s) first. You need a power conditioner if you can't put in a dedicated circuit(s).2.) If you do 1.) then test the line voltage at different times of the day and night to make sure it stays inside the 118 ... | |
| What cartridge?? Lyra, Dyno etc... Dan, first time I posted it, it was with an incorrect web address for the Allaerts website -- don't know how that happened -- anyway, so I had to repost 'em both.What do I mean? Well, don't buy too many cartridges. Maybe just one for now, and some... | |
| What cartridge?? Lyra, Dyno etc... BTW, there's something out on the horizon, leaps tall Trannies, Kondor-killer, Uber-UNIverse, Dyna-wrecker, Red-Allaerts. Myabi-maybe? No, no! Wish I'd been thinking styli instead of watching silettos when the price and manufacturer was mentiond ;~)) | |
| What cartridge?? Lyra, Dyno etc... Dan,The Allaerts USA distributor is Audio Advancements:http://www.audioadvancements.com/products.htmlThe Allaerts website (including links) is:http://users.pandora.be/jallaerts/ | |
| Two Questions... Swamp,No, I think he's a serious seeker. His name is John and he's participated quite civily in a few other thresds. Do you think he could be doing market research for Bose?? |