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Jays Audio cdt2 mk3 burn in and user experiences
The Mk 3 is using a SC OXCO, which is to be found in off board Master Clocks. The SC Crystal is housed in a casing referred to as the OXCO ( Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillators ). Oven Controlled being the regulator to keep the SC Crystal at a op... 
$8k for speakers - new or used
One area of Interest to myself is which floor structure the D3’s are seated on and if the Speakers Sub-Plinth and Supplied Feet is the only mount in use being in direct contact with the Floor. Additionally, my experience had with Diamond D4's did... 
Straight tonearms without offset angle
Yamaha also have a Vintage Design, as well as Stax and Micro Seiki also experimented with similar designs, but not zero offset that are now Vintage Models. Yamaha also have a modern design for the Tonearm used with the GT 5000 Table, this arm is ... 
Step Up Transformers….Are they Worth the Trouble?
I am familiar with Phasemation Audio Devices, they are usually handled in the UK by the Audio Dealers who work towards giving a customer something that can be very appealing without having to reach too far with their finances. I am with experienc... 
Garrard 301 - Project
A Friend who is a through and through ID TT user has their Audio System Racks on a suspended floor. There has been various methods investigated / tried out to improve the TT from the Floor Up. The Audio System Rack is mounted on a Sandbox Plinth,... 
Step Up Transformers….Are they Worth the Trouble?
The journey into learning the value of protecting the Styli from be detrimentally impacted on by Ambient Energies being Transferred to it, has many pluteus of discovery to be made. A Sub - Plinth with a same or alternative type of footer s good s... 
TEAC PE-505 Phonostage demagnetization function???
The Process Demagnetizes the Structure the coils are formed on. The process can also be referred to as Degauss. I am familiar with this from experiencing the Phasemation Degauss used on MC Carts. If one wants to extract the very last morsel from... 
SME Model 20/12 versus TechDas AirForce V or Suggestions for a 2 tonearm TT
If you do extend your investigation to A/B Comparisons. I f carried out at the Dealers do make sure both TT's are demo'd on identical mounting along with identical supporting Audio Devices downstream. The identical Cart' set up may be more difficu... 
Step Up Transformers….Are they Worth the Trouble?
I remain an advocate of the SUT in use. I am also very aware of the additional connections required to be used, and know from experiences had there is more to  be achieved on this area.  In other Threads, I have referred to the use of Low Eddy RC... 
MC 275 tube amps with what speakers ?
I have recently been introduced to Odeon Speakers. The experiencing them in a Room Dimension approx' 18' x 27' powered by EAR Power Amplification has been something special. These are proving themselves as very attractive alternative Speakers to ... 
Upgrade From SME IV to V - Worth It
It is easy to keep the IV, I am keeping mine, at present there is no intention to reintroduce it, but that can always change in the future. As the owned IV is a Donor Arm to be used, 'when it eventually happens', on a DD TT with a Plinth Design t... 
Spatial Audio Raven Preamp
@phono2024  Perhaps you could share how other experiences had of                 'Poking the Bee Hive' turned out for you.   
For Gustard R26...which bang for the buck: DDC or LHY OCK clock?
@kereru Apologies for bringing this analogy as a description, it has been something I have been very interested in for quite some time. I have used Vinyl LP's as the Source for all of my time being interested in Audio Equipment and replaying reco... 
Truly Stunning Vinyl Album
I have been very impressed with the Pressings that are belonging to my Wife’s Collection of Bowie Albums bought during the 70’s and 80’s. Albums recorded using the Q Sound embedded sound management have always been very impressive when the Origin... 
Six DAC Comparison
The Old Measured Performance as the Criteria to decide if the Design for a Model is to supply the ubiquitous end sound that all who hear cannot deny themselves from purchasing  Years Spent taking the time to meet a large selection of Audio Enthus...