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Ortofon Kontrapunkt C vs. Cadenza Bronze
@dogberry My Post prior to this one, expresses my thoughts based on my findings through A/B comparisons of very similar in design Ortofon Cart's, especially Cart's that share elements design, that are the same, even though the timeline for the rel... 
A Story about a Defective Signature Platinum
The investigation of the AT 36E once more shows that the knowledge is widespread, if sought out. The Link is seven years old, about 40 Year Old Cart's. As I am spending time looking into Cart' refurbishments using supplied images from Services w... 
Thoughts On Turntable Clamps And Weights
There are now a few posts from different members, where the members are making it known a 1Kg as the added Spindle Weight is their selected choice. Seemingly the additional weight at this capacity, creates the presentation that is noticeably being... 
VAS (Steven Leung) cartridge repair/retipping service?
As has my Kontrapunkt b, as a rebuild version and having a WRD fitted as part of the rebuild, been a very worthy competitor to the PW Windfeld. Ortofon keep certain Model Ranges from their Cartridges voiced very similar, as they are using a conti... 
Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling
@mikerubin The XR 5000 is the XLR version of this Cable.  
VAS (Steven Leung) cartridge repair/retipping service?
@dogberry From discussions had with a Free Lancer who is known to have been involved in the production of the 'PW' Windfeld. The Windfeld and Cadenza Models were released in very close proximity to each other. A recollection of the discussions ha... 
Upgrade my older Linn Sondek or move on?
From the Link that I have attached, I have been demo'd the version on the Kuzma Base for quite a few hours at a event a few years passed. I do not know what it costs to create such a design. I do not know how it compares to a modern version of a ... 
Gustard R26 on sale
@cfa88 A EE friend as a Punt Purchased a 4 Box Class D Power Amp' from China for approx' £800. They had seen enough of the build info to leave them convinced that following an addition of a few £100, in additional/exchanged components, there was ... 
300b lovers
@lynn_olson Another topic of discussion that has been undertaken by myself recently. Note: As stated previously, I am no EE, I discuss notions with EE's and EE minded people. The recent discussions taken part in, has been about the signal travel... 
Why Can't Modern Tube Manufacturers Make a Proper Tube?
Not too many years passed, I was in a conversation with a individual I met at a Forum get together where Valves are pretty much the thing and some very unfinished looking builds have Mercury Spill Kits on standby. In a brief conversation, I was d... 
Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling
SAEC SL 5000 Cable has PC Triple C Wire and if the construction is looked into, a Helix Twist can be identified as being used. The above is guidance to a Manufacturer, not as suggestion the SAEC Cable is a mimic of this Cable construction type.    
Affordable SS that sound like Tubes
@tonydennison I have wrote about the Neurochrome and Pass BK1, KB1 a few times over the Years. The Pass Pre-Amp’ has a Korg Nutube incorporated which is a very modern version of a Tetrode Valve and is claimed to have a 30 000 hour usage life. I ... 
Warm sounding 6922 Type Tubes
Siemens and Halske with a External Acid Etch Serial Number, the versions with the Plate internal with a Serial Number are not of the same level of performance.  The CCA from the 50's will also be a very close performer to the Acid Etch.  
Affordable SS that sound like Tubes
The Neurochrome Power Amp, with a Pass BK1 Pre-Amp, will be quite a pairing and the combination is something that will not encounter many to surpass it for the same monies outlaid and much much more.    
Why Can't Modern Tube Manufacturers Make a Proper Tube?
@ghdprentice My post was relating to the title of the thread and there is certainly only one place for the tube in relation to the Global Electronics Industry, the Thermionic Vacuum Tube is a Superseded Technology, as is the other Superseded Techn...