nsgarch
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| Antiskate issue. You probably didn't hurt records or cartridge at "close to the tracking force" but you don't need anywhere that much. It's a "hangover" rule from the days of elliptical styli and low VTF MM cartridges.The L2 has a high enough compliance (fairly sq... | |
| Anyone familiar with Straightwire Black Silc Tim, you need to use a sniper site -- it's the only way to do eBay IMO. Here's the one I use, but there are lots of 'em:http://www.auctionsniper.com/default.aspx. | |
| Anyone familiar with Straightwire Black Silc I have a cast iron electric solder pot that someone gave me (complete with solder ;--) It looks like it's from the 1940's or earlier. But it works just fine!. | |
| Anyone familiar with Straightwire Black Silc Tim, I was suggesting you have Straightwire do the reterminating primarily for maintaining the resale value.Wow! I didn't realize the pots were THAT expensive now. And don't forget to factor in the cost of enough silver solder to fill it up (check... | |
| Thinking about selling my CD collection = MP3 Ed, very interesting blog. Seems that for now, the vote is still out. The RIAA says you can't sell your CD if you retain your copy, but,Thay have no legal backing for making that statement, and,So far, there has been no test case on the matter.. | |
| Tranfiguration Orpheus description On 9/19 I posted, "I still intend to listen (with my Temper W) to the critical passages Doug identified on the Trio and Sonic Fireworks albums. (I've pulled them out, so that's a start ;--)" OK. So it's been a month. I'm finally listening (with my... | |
| Is Digital actually better than Analog? D_edwards, I'm not sure what you mean by:"If you listen in two channel only, you are not getting the best digital has too offer. Infact you're getting the nasty end of the stick."unless you're referring to multi-channel SACD.However, I have experi... | |
| Tubeaholics please advise If you love those amps with your CLSs (and you should!) have this guy upgrade them to the max, which includes a separate biasing unit that allows the use of unmatched 6LF6's:http://www.altavistaaudio.com/SA-4.html. | |
| Is Digital actually better than Analog? Well Mike, there was a (dark) time when certain major recording companies were trying to get the most onto vinyl instead of the most out of vinyl -- i.e. Dynagroove (and don't think RCA was the only culprit) but thank God for Mercury! My point is ... | |
| Is Digital actually better than Analog? There are secondary (reflected) sound waves which come from the sides and rear of concert halls and other large venues that do get recorded onto two channel formats. And with proper processing can be extracted and redirected to additional channels... | |
| Thinking about selling my CD collection = MP3 I'm having a really hard time understanding these legal issues:First, I've always understood that it's perfectly legal to make a single copy of a CD (purchased retail) for one's own use -- whether it's on your server, iPod, optical disc or cassett... | |
| Embedded rumble... on LP's that is... Nice system! White is a lovely color for audio gear, isn't it?There were many records in the old days with a very low frequency rumble that was due to (uneven cooling I think in) the pressing process. Many preamps/receivers of the day came with wh... | |
| Thinking about selling my CD collection = MP3 I'm not sure I agree with Davt's legal interpretation, but notwithstanding, I think you should do your MP3 transfer for now and just put the CDs in dead storage. For 2 reasons:1.) You won't get that much for them. You'll get a buck apiece as a col... | |
| Great budget phono cable needed Tony, I don't know much about the Tara either except that they have a good rep and it's within your budget.You often see van den Huls for sale because they come with SME arms -- stay away.There are two more good cables at $300+ (just search "phono... | |
| 25' balanced ic that a mere mortal can afford? IMO, a 25' line level IC is just TOO long. Even if balanced, you'd be pushing it (asking for EMI and RFI) for the relatively lower strength line signal (lower than your tuner or CD) coming out of a phono preamp. I'd advise against it. If you want ... |