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| Koetsu Urushi + MC step up transformer spider, the values one uses to match a MC cart to a SUT have nothing to do with the load resistance you would use if connecting the cartridge to a phono preamp or headamp. You need to do a search on vinyl asylum or here on Agon to get pointed in t... | |
| Genelex KT-88:Gold Lion/Monarch &re-issues The NOS Gold Lion, Gold Monarch, and plain ole GEC's all do something I haven't found in any other KT88, new or vintage: their sound has a sparkle! If you haven't heard this, it's hard to imagine, if you have, you don't have to ask ;-)I have a fri... | |
| Koetsu Urushi + MC step up transformer I don't like SUT with fine MC cartridges because they defeat the great transient response for which MC cartridges are known. The reason they even exist is that back in the day, most if not all MC cartridges were really low output (around 0.25mV) a... | |
| Koetsu Urushi+SMEV anti skating setting help Agondad -- even if you find another Urushi+SMEV owner, and assuming he/she arrived at their setting (properly) through a little practice and observation, your duplicating his/her setting does not assure it will serve you as well. There are still t... | |
| Koetsu Urushi+SMEV anti skating setting help There is extensive discussion on these forums on doing it visually (the best method IMO) You can also use a test record that has in/out of phase white noise tracks also discussed here and in the AA vinyl forum. | |
| The everyday use of a tube amp Many amplifiers (Audio Research comes to mind) have a stand-by switch that cuts plate voltage when you're not listening but don't want to actually shut down the system. They also recommend you don't leave the amp in stand-by indefinately ;-) but i... | |
| Shelter 7000 load capacitance Rockin, normally I'd agree with you, but for some reason, the cartridge database site specifically states 20-30 ohms (which is why I said "somewhat unorthodox" ;-)Maybe Gerbie should double check with the distributor if he doesn't have a spec sheet? | |
| Polish for adagios? Or McGuires Quick Detailer Mist and Wipe. I bet they all come out of the same chemical factory ;-) | |
| Zerostat? Any Other Good Options? Start by using compressed air (Dust-Off) to quickly blow the big stuff off both sides of the record and place it immediately on the platter.Then use a carbon fiber brush. Best is the Decca 2+2. It has two rows of brushes in two lengths (2 + 2) But... | |
| Shelter 7000 load capacitance You mean the load impedance (in ohms) because the 7000 is a moving coil cartridge. Proper capacitance loading only applies to moving magnet cartridges. If you go to www.cartridgedb.com you can look up the loading specs for your cartridge which I b... | |
| Who can analyze the condition of my old cartridge? Great pics -- thanks! | |
| Who can analyze the condition of my old cartridge? "check out VE nude pictures"What are these and where do I see them? | |
| Who can analyze the condition of my old cartridge? I heard these work really great for inspecting styli. You just plug it into your PC!http://digiblue.com/digital_blue/qx5.html | |
| Mac 275 questions........ Greg, the fastest way to answer that question would be to call McIntosh. While you're at it, order a service manual/schematic -- that's what I did.You can also find out by 'naming' the phono input something else (on the menu screen) if you do that... | |
| Mac 275 questions........ 12AX7A's are simply 12AX7's with a filament center tap that allows them to be run in series or parallel. Not an issue with the Mac amp. |