psychicanimal

Responses from psychicanimal

Genetic differences in turntable design.
The creature on steroids will smoke a Linn--even using the stock tonearm...and the fluid damper. 
XLO burn in disc:
The demagnetizing tracks work very well. So does the burn-in track (#8). I leave it playing overnight and it works well. 
REGA P2 /Planar 2 vs Music Hall MMF2.1?
Get the Technics FG Servo belt drive with plug in catridge. You'll do better and save money in the end. Better speed control and better suspension. The arm is decent, too... 
Review: Yamaha PX-3 Turntable
I remember having this TT at one of the stores I worked at. It is decent and there's quite a few things you could do to improve its performance:1) Get an audiophile mat (make sure VTA stays the same if it can't be adjusted)2) Change interconnects.... 
Ohio: is there a club in north west ohio
The Psychic is east of Toledo; Lak is south of Toledo... 
Best cartridge for '50 / 60 mono LP
KAB electroacoustics speciallizes in vintage recording transcription equipment. Kevin can help you choose the right stylus for your needs.http://www.kabusa.com 
Power Conditioners - Best Set-Up
Like I said, he needs a lot of reading... 
TT set up in the Bay Area
TWL did not "guess". 
Power Conditioners - Best Set-Up
Careful with "audio grade" filter products...be very careful. Not that I don't use them, but the ones I use were so good the manufacturer stopped making them. Even more, they'll deny they made them since they're way superior to what they currently... 
TT set up in the Bay Area
Lesson learned--don't blame Audio Advisor. Start small and grow slow. When I came back to audio after a four to five year leave and I got a Grado Blue just to get used to setting up cartridges again. Baby steps, that is. My next cartridge was a li... 
newbie turntable/speed control question
Check out the modded Technics 1200 @ http://www.kabusa.com. There is a review on the tonearm fluid damper. A serious TT for those who want to *play* records... 
Turntable - Where do I start ?
I took a look at those Bluenote TTs. They seem to me definitely better than the Regas & Music Halls--bet they sound cleaner and way more musically involving. Looks like they work on rigidity and that ceramic impregnated belt sounds interesting... 
Time to get things straight.
Maybe an EMT rim drive TT...maybe. Kevin told me this week of a customer of his that "upgraded" to a Rega P-25 and had to go back to the creature. Oh well... 
Could This Be Your Next Power Conditioner?
Tom doesn't want me to go to Appalachia... 
Time to get things straight.
Someday, maybe a Teres and a CEC belt driven transport--but I need either a house near the lake or a small farm first. Priorities, priorities...Dennis has upgrade fever, regardless.