pbnaudio

Responses from pbnaudio

Tri-Planar Vll "SE Upgrade"
What test record are you using ?  I have the latest 12" U version can perform the test also if you let me know.Good ListeningPeter 
My personal experience with Direct Drive versus Belt Drive
Tim, Yes it is a open plinth made from 1.125" hardwood, sandwiched between 2 ea 1" pieces of aluminum makes for a quite sturdy plinth. The electronics will be placed inside.  Because of the size of the DN308 this was the best solution.As we progre... 
My personal experience with Direct Drive versus Belt Drive
Added a new picture to the Denon DN 308 rebuild system - they are coming along https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/6431#&gid=1&pid=8Good ListeningPeter 
My personal experience with Direct Drive versus Belt Drive
As far as how important speed stability is for a turntable please consider this.  I have done a lot of experimenting with belt drives using mostly parts form VPI but others too.  When adding more belts to a VPI drive, on the two motor drive statio... 
Accuphase DP75V: does it still hold its own ?
😄 the CDX2 is a magnificent player - I would choose it over the Accupase - which I also consider a excellent machine. Good ListeningPeter  
Accuphase DP75V: does it still hold its own ?
If you go for the Accuphase I'd be interested in the CDX2 - back when I used CD players it was my all time favorite 😄 - the price of course have to be right. Good ListeningPeter  
Good source for TT dustcover??
Norm at Stereosquares do excellent work - have bought product from him many times.Good ListeningPeter 
My personal experience with Direct Drive versus Belt Drive
I make both - Belt Drives and Direct Drives and most definitely prefer Direct Drive - it reproduce music with an energy and pace that no belt drive have ever done in my system.   A simple test to do for all of you whom have belt drives that can ac... 
Audio aero capitole mk2 need help repairing
Repairing another one just this week for a gentleman in Florida :-) so yes folks are still using themGood ListeningPeter 
Bi-wires links for speakers ?
One very easy thing to try - then determine if you hear a difference  Connect your Speaker wires to the Upper set of terminals letting the jumpers feed the bottom ones - then reverse it attach speaker wires to lower terminals letting the jumpers f... 
Why Single-Ended?
Lowrider,In order to prevent ground hum most have 2 different grounds, one being Chassis Ground (earth, safety ground) which should also be connected to pin 1 of all XLR connectors both in and outputs.   Typically Signal ground is isolated from ch... 
Why Single-Ended?
Al,"When the RCA input is used in those cases the unused signal pin on the XLR connector is simply grounded, via either a jumper inserted into the XLR connector"It is correct that some manufactures use a jumper pin from 1 to 3 when a input are con... 
Power cord replacement suggestions
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0027JRMD0/ref=sr_ph_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488163360&sr=sr-1&keywords...Above is a GREAT power cord :-)Good ListeningPeter 
What turntable and TONEARM brands sound best with the Denon DL103 and DL 103R? MC's
Rotarius,Fully agree on the Jelco arms they are a fantastic value, and work very well with the DL103 too.Good ListeningPeter 
What turntable and TONEARM brands sound best with the Denon DL103 and DL 103R? MC's
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/tonearms-denon-da308-a-fantastic-vintage-tonearm-2017-02-24-analog...This one was specifically made for the DL103 - have 4 of them :-)Good ListeningPeter