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| How long to rebuild library on Innous Zen Mini Mk II? I also cut off and restarted the Zen mini and did a reset of the server.I then let it search for the metadata for 5 offline loaded discs for 45' with no result.Can it be that the innous server is overloaded? I will set up up to rebuild the library... | |
| Power Supply for Schiit Mani Phono Preamp On The Swagman site he describes it as a toroidal transformer with some sort of EMI treatment. the spec on the site is an output of 16VAC, 2A (which is a clue that it is only a transformer). A transformer converts 120v to some other AC voltage ( i... | |
| Power Supply for Schiit Mani Phono Preamp I have no problem with the possibility that the Swagman transformer could sound better than the Schiit walwart transformer. But several people (including yourself) were referring to it as an LPS, which it is not. This is fortunate in that the DC o... | |
| Power Supply for Schiit Mani Phono Preamp OK, so I looked up the Swagman supply for the Mani. It is not a linear power supply, it is a transformer (16 VAC, 2 amps) with a ferrite EMI suppressor and the correct plug to fit the Mani. I agree it will work perfectly and maybe sound better due... | |
| Power Supply for Schiit Mani Phono Preamp I went to the Schiit website to look into the Mani.The wal-wart is specified as a transformer with 16 VAC output.The chassis shows the input should be 16 VAC.The FAQ says the power supply is linear.The photo of the circuit board shows a diode brid... | |
| Need expert advice re: loud pops. Keep in mind that if it is the amp, it will get worse and you risk to damage your speakers, or your ears. | |
| Cartridge Opinions - Sorry I tend to agree with Ralph on this issue. I have no direct experience with the Tri-Planar, but agree that people tend to underestimate the value of a fully adjustable tonearm and a well adjusted cartridge as opposed to spending mega-bucks on a... | |
| Looking for tonearm inspiration My apologies for the confusion, my post above is under the wrong OP, I will resend it attached to the correct one. | |
| Looking for tonearm inspiration I tend to agree with Ralph on this issue. I have no direct experience with the Tri-Planar, but agree that people tend to underestimate the value of a fully adjustable tonearm and a well adjusted cartridge as opposed to spending mega-bucks on a car... | |
| Need expert advice re: loud pops. I have 2 instances of loud pops in my system and both were due to failing capacitors in class D plate amps. I suggest you inspect the Sprout amp for splits in caps, or if in warranty contact PS Audio for service. | |
| Why do most phono preamps lack XLR input even thought cartridges are naturally balanced? To clarify, I can only add the specs for my Ayre P-5xe: the gain for the balanced output is 6 dB higher than single ended out for each of the 3 gain selections. However the gain does NOT change with the choice of RCA or XLR inputs. You should be ... | |
| Why do most phono preamps lack XLR input even thought cartridges are naturally balanced? @atmasphere thanks for your clarifications. I am using an Ayre P-5xe which has balanced phono inputs. I was bothered that if one uses the rca inputs to customize resistor loading ( I do not) that the use of one resistor per channel might indicat... | |
| I finally get it! @phoenixengnr From the table on the turntablebasics website,for a 230 mm EL the optimum OH is 18.14, and the angle is 24.083 deg:for a 229 mm EL the optimum OH is 18,05 and the angle is 23.972 deg.This kind of difference is hard to measure, thus n... | |
| I finally get it! A 1mm error in effective length implies a 0.1mm difference in overhang and a 0.1 deg difference in cartridge alignment. This should not be a drama. Read the articles. | |
| I finally get it! I would guess a lot of manufacturers are no more accurate than VPI. Please read the reference to see the consequence of errors of 0,5mm and 0.5 deg offset. I am not being critical of anyone, just trying to provide accurate info. Basically if you ... |