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| MDF or Plywood for best sound in Hi-Fi rack ? Hi GuidocoronoNo blind tests blindfolds really do no work well when trying to queue a record. :-) I never set out on experimenting to find/build the best platform. Rather my comments are based on things I have tried over many years. Obviously as... | |
| Has anyone upgraded their preamp with V-caps? Done a phono stage with TFTF v-caps. The best my ears have heard ... and then some. For bigger caps (1.0 uF) I'd opt for th OIMP though.RegardsPaul | |
| 220 to 110 coversion - mistake? What model is the CD player? Best is to contact the supplier and ask if it can be converted. The vast majority of transformers I have come across allows to be wired for both 220v or 115v, so you may well not require an additional transformer.Regar... | |
| MDF or Plywood for best sound in Hi-Fi rack ? Guidocorona - Not so in our isolation platforms, which we want largely to sound as dead as doornails.I cannot possibly disagree with you more. Over a number of years, I have built a number of composite platforms to be as acousticly dead as door... | |
| MDF or Plywood for best sound in Hi-Fi rack ? Maple butcher blocks are quite a bit better than both MDF and plywood. Have a look at this thread - http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?htech&1158841915&read&3&4&I sourced my butcher blocks form Tonys Woodshop in PA. He wa... | |
| 6550/kt88 or el-34 tube? 6550s and KT88s are normally interchangeable, and on some amps such as the Cary V12i, all three you mention are interchangeable. So depending on you choice of amplifier, you may be able to run any of the three.The most melodic of the three that I ... | |
| tonearm match ZYX Universe Moerch and Triplanar Hi TomI think you are making a wise move by getting the Peter Riggle VTA on the fly with the Morch. The difference a VTA on the fly makes to the ability to fine tune goes beyond what I can express. Ill never consider a setup w/o that ever again.I... | |
| tonearm match ZYX Universe Moerch and Triplanar TomI am using the Teres VTA on the fly adjuster on my Progressive Engineering TT/Morch UP 4 and it works absolutely great. The adjuster will work on any table. The only caveat with this VTA adjuster is that you nee access to the underside of your ... | |
| What about 2 separate audio systems as one? Is there anyway we can get trolls like Bshabaz banned off the forum? I am not really religious, but I think the context in which he used biblical quotes has crossed the line. I hate to see this otherwise audio-insightful forum being abused by spot... | |
| Ultralinear and Triode. What's the difference Hi Philefreak. My response to you was not meant in any derogatory fashion, and I apologize if it came across as such. (I re-read my response to you and cannot figure why I got such an insulting response from Jeffry)In my response to you I simply w... | |
| Ultralinear and Triode. What's the difference 01-19-07: Jeffreybehr "... but the 'sound' part I disagree with strongly."preference in sound is 100% subjective and as such rather stupid basis for an argument."That's why virtually no Single-Ended Triode amp is made with KT88s or 6550s or EL34s ... | |
| What about 2 separate audio systems as one? Posting since Nov 2006 and have started 5 threads already. It's true, empty vessels do make the most noise.Bshabaz57 01-18-07 "But in my living room, I feel like Disn[e]yland and I have the "Space Mountain" ride in Audio."LOL. You don't say. | |
| Ultralinear and Triode. What's the difference Philefreak, KT88 and 6550s are tetrodes. The KT stands for kinkless tetrode. The screen and suppressor grids are tied, hence being a tetrode. An EL34 is a true pentode.Running a 6550 in triode mode simply means that the suppressor grid is biased... | |
| Best TT under 2K? Savagewaits. I suggest you look at the used market you should be able to get a fairly competent deck. You get what you pay for, there is no black magic in this regard. The ad suggested by Raul, although slightly over your budget, is a good examp... | |
| Verdier' s motor Upgrade Hi Bigbucks5Have you upgraded too a TW DC motor? If so, are they as good as they say? I am pondering an upgrade myself.ThanksPaul |