psychicanimal

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Experience with Raul's Essential 3150
My psychic mind tells me Albert Porter had a serious reality check...Don't worry Albert, I'm sure Raoul will give you an *amigo* deal on the preamp!Raoul, I'm happy for you...really. 
any hints on good phono stage inter connects
I prefer naturally insulated silver. My cables are from Ridge Street Audio designs. 
Tracking issue with dynavector 20XL
Psychicanimal,Glad to hear the Creature is about to revive. Will there be a movie? ;-)Not a movie, but a medieval saga!Hey, the Creature's coming along...Kevin's just finished prototypes for tonearm rewiring terminals, a back mounted RCA & bot... 
Tracking issue with dynavector 20XL
Try this: toss the HFN record into a corner and play the most dynamic record you own with antiskating set to zero. Reduce VTF in tiny increments until the cartridge starts to mistrack (buzz) on the R channel. Now add just enough antiskate to elimi... 
Phono stage for Denon DL103R
Using a low output cartridge is going in deep waters... 
DIN or RCA phono plug--which is 'better'?
Thanks, guys. I am asking because KAB has finished DIN & RCA terminal prototypes for the Technics 1200's tonearm. Can choose either one for my deck. Kevin is offering Cardas Litz for the tonearm rewire, seems the Creature is getting to where i... 
reluctant about home theater
If I could, I would separate HT & audio I would buy an Outlaw processor, get a projector screen HT with three Bose 601's in the front and two 901's for surround and be done. My Marantz Esotec Ma-5 class A monoblocks are too good and not powerf... 
Experience with Raul's Essential 3150
3150 Pesos!!! 
Need an Entry Level Phono Preamp
Have you called Bryston? 
oil change t/t
This is what Frank Van Alstine has posted in his AudioCircle forum:Just because I am allowing this thread to run on here does not imply that I sanction any of these goofy grossly overpriced turntable designs. I don't.Me - I am running a 25 year ol... 
Breaking in a new cartridge,..Denon DL 103 R.
To speed cartridge break in I get a real cheap, brand new 45 RPM dance single ($2 or so) and play it on for a few times each day (at low volume levels). Them heavy bass modulations @ 45 RPM are quite something! I use a particular Spanish Flamenco-... 
Analogue Synergy....Which is the best Cartridge?
Tony, I heard the FET/Valve @ the Chicago Audio Society a few years ago. Sean was there. I really liked its sonic presentation, clarity, dynamics & musicality. I recommended it to my brother in law. I still prefer my Marantz Ma-5 Esotec class ... 
Analogue Synergy....Which is the best Cartridge?
Thanks, Tony. Very good artricle--especially explaining saliva is used as a cleaning solvent!!!This is from the link you provided:Various refinements on the elliptical stylus principle have been developed, and are well explained and illustrated in... 
Analogue Synergy....Which is the best Cartridge?
Pressure equals force over surface area. I did not make that up, Audiofeil. It's simple physics. I just referred to record & stylus wear, not cartridge design & quality control parameters. DJ cartridges have spherical tips, too and DJ pres... 
Analogue Synergy....Which is the best Cartridge?
Moving from your Basik to a Scout is a lateral move. That's why I wrote about Mr. Linn technician, Van Alstine & others who've installed outboard power supplies.I can describe the sound as being smooth, but it lacks detail in the treble and th...