pindac

Responses from pindac

Question on Denon DL-103 retipping options and preferences
Well that is a reasonably sized list of Cart's sent in under the knife. Changing Cantilever Materials and Body Materials will bring much more to the forefront than the re-tip only. I'm sure you are wondering why the Original Manufactures didn't ... 
MC-MM-MI CARTRIDGES . DO YOU KNOW WHICH HAS BETTER QUALITY PERFORMANCE? REALLY?
You can't beat a Bake Off to learn how short exposure to a device compares to another. Extended Listening periods, where the individual listener is experiencing different moods, emotions and attention given, will change the perspective of the imp... 
ultrasound record cleaning machine damaged my records
@pfmaudio Your reporting the Brand, has been more than acceptable, especially now you are convinced the use of the Machine is causing a condition to LP' that is quite a concern. I would suggest all owners of the Brand who have seen this Thread, h... 
ultrasound record cleaning machine damaged my records
@antinn Not to side track the thread, but at present I work with the suggested for the UK, BASF™ Dehypon® LS 54 nonionic surfactant. as a substitute for  Tergitol 15-S-9. Can you give a description of how Polysorbate 20 also(Polysorbate 80 is fou... 
Quandary
Only one day in and the "really happy with my system" is now looking to be   "really happy with my system" ????? The Technician being also what seems to be a well honed Apex Predator  new how to cast bait / bait the trap and lure the prey in. W... 
why expensive streamers
@8th-note My experiences of Digital are from a limited time period, I was late to the Party. My experiences of Digital used in my Home System are measured, I have taken my Bespoke Built Valve DAC to quite a few homes and arranged audio events org... 
Looking For Technicans That Would Rewire A SME V
It would help if the OP was given a guestimate of the time the Tonearm was with the service doing the work. A very expensive to replace Tonearm out in the world of the Cottage Industries can be a worrying experience, make that period extend to 12... 
ultrasound record cleaning machine damaged my records
It is seemingly the Solution used for cleaning that is the key to the end result being able to substantially impress or not, tools used are merely tools being used. If I were to change a Cleaning Solution it would be one identified by Neil Antin ... 
why expensive streamers
@8th-note This is a Thread I am revisiting and carefully reading the content. Your Post covering a Streaming Source as Qobuz > PC > DAC AND FLAC > PC > DAC. Where each are compared to a CD Source from a highly recommended producer of ... 
Quandary
@rvpiano states, "I'm really happy with my System" What more is the Goal. For me such a statement means the end sound I experience, as I don't do too much with the capturing of ones thoughts with a aesthetic. Function before Form is how my Audio... 
ultrasound record cleaning machine damaged my records
I make no secret of the Label I now give my manually cleaned records using the PAVCR Manual Cleaning Method, as being Purified as the end product after the cleaning process. I attribute 90%+ to this end result as being the Mixture for a Cleaning ... 
Racks, equipment and footers
The Images in the Links will help Identify the Solid Tech Designs I have referred to as worthwhile looking into. As stated the Footer Design is seemingly a Copy by ST and is available through other sources for much less. The ST Vertical Suspended... 
Racks, equipment and footers
A method that has proven extremely well for myself, but always on Concrete Floors, that is ubiquitous in how all Audio Devices seemingly benefit, has been to build a substantial Plinth to build the Rack Upon. The next substantial improvement wher... 
Listening Room
If one wants to have the ultimate seat when listening the image is approaching as Ultimate as it can get. On Cross Channel Ferry Crossings between GB and Mainland Europe these are used in the Freight Drivers area on the Ferries, what a pleasure t... 
PREAMPLIFIER UPGRADE QUESTION
@audphile1 My suggestion to be made, and now one that is given a substantiation by your own report, is to seek out Valve Exchanges that are recognised to work very well with the RC1 Schematic. I have had a experience on a few occasions doing this...