photon46
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| Should I add a DAC ? Mwilson's idea to add a more expensive dac you purchase used makes the most economic sense to me. Dacs depreciate rather radipdly and you can buy a used one for $500-600 that will make a substantial improvement. The Bel Canto 1.1 is often availabl... | |
| Stand for VPI Scout I've got my Scout/Grado Sonata sitting on a 3" thick 16x20 block of eastern hard maple I had custom made. That is supported with 4 Black Diamond Racing cones, sitting on a Billy Bags Pro stand. Considering how much the maple block improves the sou... | |
| Should I add a DAC ? You would have to purchase a well designed dac in the $1200-1500 list price range before you'd start hearing substantive improvements, assuming the rest of the system is revealing enough. | |
| Will sun exposure damage my speakers? While ordinary window glass absorbs a fair amount of uv radiation, enough gets through to be of concern. Many plastic resins are not uv stable, so the amount of exposure should be considered. Are you getting direct sun or indirect light? If only a... | |
| General opinion about ADCOM amplifiers I used to own an Adcom 545 that I used to drive a pair of small Magneplanars. It was a very satisfactory amplifier, quite reliable as well. I don't think the Belles 150a Hot Rod that replaced it sounded any better with Magneplanars. The adcom prea... | |
| Woofer dust cap repair advice, HELP If you have access to tools, you might consider cutting a hole slightly bigger than the dented area in a bracing material, perhaps 1/4" plywood would work. If the dent is say 1', cut the hole about 1 1/2" and bevel the edge that will go against th... | |
| Dealing with transformer hum I had a Belles 150a Hot Rod that annoyed me mightily with the same problem. The toroid transformer in these amps are very easily excited by noise pollution in the ac lines. I found that when fans or certain ac appliances would turn on in the house... | |
| Your favorite recent discovery Johnny A's "Get Inside" on the Favored Nations label is absolutely the greatest new release I've heard of late. This is a genre bending/blending instrumental album that really showcases Johnny's astounding guitar talents. He effortlessly mixes roc... | |
| azur 540c new or a different used cdp for 350? You are starting to build a new system, you've got to start somewhere, so a new cdp seems as good a place as any to start. You are right about your current receiver limiting your appreciation of a new cd players potential. However, if you had a ne... | |
| Grado Sonata pops out of grooves during crescendos Yup, I definitely have had intimate familiarity with the "wobble." Several lps with slight warps on the perimeter excite the cartridge suspension and the wobble dance starts. I'll look closely while playing the suspect record & see if there's ... | |
| Grado Sonata pops out of grooves during crescendos Doug, the reason VPI suggests that owners add an additional .1 gram to the cartridge manufacturers specified tracking force is because VPI arms do not incorporate any anti-skating mechanism. If I understand their design philosophy, they feel that ... | |
| Source & specs for LP poly outer bags For all things to help you archive & protect your collection of anything: www.lightimpressions.com .I believe their bags are 3mil. | |
| Cartridge for Gyro SE/ Rega RB300 &Slee Gold Era V I'm not sure what type of music you listen to, but if you favor anything other than the classical spectrum, do a Google search for the Reson Reca. It's not available as far as I know from any US source, but is available readily from UK dealers. Or... | |
| Turntable Choices I chose the VPI because of better resale, product support, upgrade paths available, and the fact that is made in the USA. | |
| Advice Please : DIY acoustic panels Ok, go to Jon Risch's website: www.geocities.com/jonrisch/index2.htm . There you will find every thing you need to get you started. I too have Maggie 1.6's and found the addition of these diy panels to be a very significant upgrade to my system. O... |