nsgarch
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| Just bought Martin Logan Vantage speakers. Remember, the Vantages come "pre-biamped": their woofer is driven by a built-in SS Class D amp. The (external) amp (or 'amp section' of an integrated or receiver unit) that you choose is therefore only driving the electrostatic panel. And for my m... | |
| Antiskating .... The last analog secret Yes, I do live in AZ (Tucson) however the temp/humidity may or may not affect the suspension material depending on what it is (hopefully the cartridge designer/maker chose a modern polymer) but temperature will definitely affect the magnitude of t... | |
| Allaerts down-repair or ?? Dealers of such high-end gear don't just overlook noting serial numbers on invoices -- unless they have a reason. Regardless, you can still hold the dealer responsible, unless he no longer wants to represent JA ;-) | |
| Allaerts down-repair or ?? TP, as long as you have your receipt, noting the serial no. of the cartridge, there should not be a problem. I'm not sure why JA wants you to send it directly to him. If it's currently covered by a warranty, then I believe the dealer from whom you... | |
| Antiskating .... The last analog secret Bob, I know it can be hard to use the visual method with low compliance cartridges. The Dynavector 20X-H (like most MC cartridges) has a dynamic compliance of: 12 x 10-6cm/Dyne. Anything below 15x more or less, is considered low compliance (meanin... | |
| I got a stylus cleaning kit for, but--------- Mark, it's been years since I read any of the Last literature, but I seem to recall the Stylast was pitched as a product that was compatible with records already treated with Last Record Preservative (I don't remember what their logic was, but pro... | |
| Antiskating .... The last analog secret Dazz, if this thread has any point to make at all, it's that there ARE parameters for setting AS -- no the sky is NOT the limit (in either direction;-)In the case of your SPU-85, an elliptical stylus + high VTF (3.5 g) = lots of friction! The comp... | |
| I got a stylus cleaning kit for, but--------- I third the ME, and seem to recall it was Doug Deacon who introduced us all to it? I prefer to follow the ME with a 'dunk' or two in the ONZO Zero-dust to remove debris. I used to use a dry camel hair brush afterward (before the ONZO came out), bu... | |
| Allaerts down-repair or ?? Tom, did you understand why Jan asked you to "check the input of the phonostage for DC voltage"? You definitely should do that. If the SoundSmith reports that it has a fried coil, that's probably the reason. Jan's cartridges have EXTREMELY fine co... | |
| AC Power Cord Wire Gauge And my basic point, I guess, is that having no explanation is far preferable to having an incorrect one. Because the incorrect perspective that can result from an incorrect explanation can negate the value that good science and engineering CAN bri... | |
| What is it the wears out on a cartridge? Line-contact or micro-ridge styli will last longer than conical or elliptical styli; because the former develop less friction (even though most cartridges that use them require higher VTF)In theory, yes. In practice, only if the alignment is corre... | |
| AC Power Cord Wire Gauge Al -- your explanation represents sound engineering, and I know it well; in fact some embrace those principals to the point of hardwiring their amps' power supply right back to the panel, convinced that strategy will provide the very best energy t... | |
| What is it the wears out on a cartridge? Modern suspensions use space-age polymers that won't exhibit deterioration for a few decades. In addition to that, their properties remain consistent over a large range of temp and humidity.Line-contact or micro-ridge styli will last longer than c... | |
| Allaerts down-repair or ?? If you want to own an Allaert cartridge, try and buy a second one as soon as funds permit. Only Jan can fix them, and a Brand-X backup could lead to severe depression ;-). | |
| AC Power Cord Wire Gauge The national electrical code requires minimum AWG 12 for 15A circuits.If you're going to put in new ded. cts, for your audio, and the receptacles will be more than 20 feet from the panel, i recommend going up to AWG 10 to make up for slight voltag... |