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surprising comparison of tube preamps
As you are adding Build Your Own Amp's into the discussion, I feel you should be made aware of the Pass Designed Korg B1 Pre-Amp'. I have referenced its usage on quite a few occasions within this forum.  This is not a Phono Pre Amp, but personal... 
Willsenton R8 gets muddy When Too Much Sub Bass is Present
There is a  Willsenton R8 used with a Cabinet Horn Speaker Design by a member of my local HiFi Group. The Amp' has been questioned by the owner for an excess of low end Bloom. As a result the Amp' was made available to be used as a Demo', through... 
Tubed preamps and Power amps- How old is too old???
It does depend on the ones confidence around tasks usually undertaken by a EE. I have experienced Valve Amplification where the foundation of the Amp' has been its very aged Output Transformers, that are repurposed using modern parts for the Sche... 
Ultimate Turntable search...OMA K5 or ?
No issues with a Arche Headshell at this end, but as a more affordable entrance to this design type, the out of production Orsonic Headshells are very attractive in certain models.   http://korfaudio.com/blog63    
Vibration Question
As stated previously on this forum, I have produced a TA Standalone Pod design. The intention of the Pod was to aid with an inquisitive mindset, and enable other TA's to be tried out in advance of swapping out the regularly used TA, at a time when... 
Record Weights/Disc Stabilizers
@badgerdms I am a member of what I refer to as my local HiFi Group. I has quite a few get togethers in a year, some based on having musical encounters only and other mostly based on experiencing Audio Equipment or Supporting Ancillaries. The int... 
Speaker Spikes - Working Principle
There are undoubtedly a variety of methods and configurations for devices and materials being used in bespoke permutations to assist with controlling energies generated within a Cabinet. If Cabinet produced energies are not being transferred thes... 
Someone that can recap/refurbish/recalibrate a direct drive turntable motor?
@lewm There are a range of experiences to be encountered when buying into vintage equipment. Limit these experiences to TT's and investigations will show up a variety of TT's that have undergone refurbishment or serving of some type. Limit the TT... 
Vibration Question
@mijostyn The OP is very content with their method for interfacing the TT>TA and the Geometry being created. I am experiencing regularly a similar method and not able to detect detriment as a result of the method in use. My own position on the... 
Someone that can recap/refurbish/recalibrate a direct drive turntable motor?
Interesting Thread Policing going on. "I'm interested in anything that can improve my motor. Is your friend currently taking new business?" There are others on DIY Audio and other forums who have fully overhauled this  TT model and other Japanes... 
Someone that can recap/refurbish/recalibrate a direct drive turntable motor?
I'm UK based, their is a Member of the Forum Lenco Heaven and DIY Audio who's user name is 'BillWojo'. I believe he is residing in the US and is very well versed on TT's from this Brand and a selection of other Vintage Japanese TT's. I would also... 
Vibration Question
My own experience of Standalone Pod being used and as design put on paper has been for the Tonearm to be directly anchored to the Pod. Cantilever Arm Boards have for a long time caused myself to ponder if the support method is prone to flexion. T... 
Vinyl is back for good and that’s exciting
Markets are created within Markets. Vinyl has had its day as the go to method to experience recorded music, but that said, it is still able to function as means to supply entertainment very satisfactorily. Those who buy Vinyl for this purpose ar... 
Record Weights/Disc Stabilizers
@badgerdms The use of a particular material and weight of such material has without doubt an influence, when used on the LP during a replay. There are plenty of experiences had where the user reports are, that the sonic perceived as being produced... 
Someone that can recap/refurbish/recalibrate a direct drive turntable motor?
If being confident about Rotation Speed is important to you, investing in a strobe not controlled by the Mains Power will offer improved readings. A dedicated Strobe such as the Key Strobe will give peace of mind. I am not suggesting the followi...