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Are MULLARD NOS EL34s and LTA ZOTL40 REF worth the price of admission?
Hi.So, not sure if this is of any use, but thought I would share my experience with EL34's.Gone through a pile of them over the past 25 or so years with my amp. EH, JJ's, Psvane Phillips Replica's, Winged-C's Gold Lion KT77's (currently in amp) an... 
Clearaudio Concept Tear Down
Hi.The rubber was a build up from the belt. Created an uneven weight distribution on the pulley which I suspect unbalanced the pulley causing the motor to vibrate. Because of the motor mount being attached the way it was, this vibration was making... 
Clearaudio Concept Tear Down
Thanks! Interesting read.Wonder what this might do to the 1200uf 450V power caps on my Tube Amp?All the internal poly caps are strapped down and the plastic mounts they are attached to are attached to the chassis with foam tape.Another interesting... 
Azimuth 2020
https://www.analogplanet.com/content/crazy-little-thing-called-azimuth-part-2I use the Tacet Vinyl Check record, get my multimeter out and drive everyone around me crazy with the noise... 
Best small, desktop speakers, $500 or under (new or used)
@atmasphere Thank you for the "thumbs up" on the Minimus 7's!!!I've been on the lookout for a decent pair to use on my desk.From what I understand, upgrading the crossover makes a marked difference to their sound quality?P 
What Do You Think . . . and How Does It Work?
Beautiful explanation of the benefit and implementation of the "pipe"http://www.firstwatt.com/pdf/art_elpipeo.pdf 
What does a tonearm contribute to the sound of a turntable?
Agree with most of what is said above. Everything matters. Signals are tiny, and anything that can, will effect the signal.Regarding Azimuth, I need to see the video.Seems to me, when set up properly (I use a voltmeter, check left and right channe... 
Contest with reward
https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/merle_evans/circus_in_town__f1/Sooooo very wrong on so many levels 
Jazz for someone who doesn't like jazz.
Oh, and Kenny Burrell.Midnight Blue. 
Jazz for someone who doesn't like jazz.
+1 Weather Report+1 Swiss MovementMcCann/Harris sound great! The Speakers Corner pressing is lovely.Very Fun.And Heavy Weather is another very enjoyable piece to put on.Ben Webster has a great tone and soulful style of playing. Lou Donaldson is an... 
When Did Your System Disappear?
When I got married.Second time when the kids arrived. 
How far away from your speakers are you?
To say my listening room is less than ideal, is an understatement.However, we do the best we can!Speakers are set up in a 11X18 room using the Fibonacci Progression method, as outlined on Cardas site.I'm sitting approx 6' from my Cornwalls.They ar... 
Subwoofer insight.
HiJust went through something similar. Got some good advice here, which I implemented yesterday with great success!Thread is here, might be worth your time looking at:https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/active-line-level-crossover-with-subwoofe... 
Active line level crossover with subwoofer out - HELP
Hi all!Quick note.Thanks for all your help.Built the Xover yesterday - w some cheap caps - and it worked perfectly!  Bought 4 different values of cheap caps so we could hear how the system sounded in situation. Those can sit in place until the "go... 
How to upgrade "power cord" on turntable with wall wart?
Replaced the WW that came with my Clearaudio with a 12V linear power supply from Jay's Audio. Did it right after I bought the TT and never tried to A/B them. Just felt it would be better to have a bigger and more stable power supply feeding it.Now...