ptmconsulting
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| Hi Output MC cartridge recommendations? Definitely look into the DV 20X-H. It's DV's best HO cartridge currently.I had one for a long time and loved it. I only replaced it with a very slightly used Dynavector XX1 high output. This was the predecessor to the XX2, which sadly only comes i... | |
| Uses for "tape-out" on a preamp Headphone amp feedOr to connect to my RTR tape deck (yes, I actually still use this from time to time) | |
| To mod or not to mod, dac is the question I have certainly done my share of mods and totally agree with Undertow. First, if you're going to do any mods it is only going to be cost effective in the long run if you do them yourself. You can usually get back the extra price of parts but can ... | |
| How to convert VPI turntable to banlanced? The best way to burn in tonearm wire is NOT by playing records.Get some solid core copper wire about the guage of the cartridge pinouts. Connect this to 2 male RCA jacks. Plug these jacks into your CD player and the bare wire ends into your cartri... | |
| Best Power cord for McCormack DNA 225 or 250 I've tried quite a few different cords in my DNA .5 and found that the best, by far was the Kaplan copper cord, available from www.tweekgeek.com | |
| Morch Moerch UP4 or DP6 Can't say that I've heard both, but the biggest advantage of the DP6 over the UP4 is that it is a unipivot with lateral stabilization, pseudo captured. Meaning that it doesn't rock from side to side like all unipivots do.I do own the DP6 and am ve... | |
| Scotch? No thanks. Whats the best Vodka.? I tried the Debowa Polish oak vodka that Mariusz brought to a meeting once and it was superb. There's a little piece of oak floating in it that gives it a nice golden color. I am a Belvedere fan, but this was just tasty. If you can find it you sho... | |
| Best Alternatives to Black Gate Caps Try Nichicon's | |
| Dynavector XX2MK2 vs. Soundsmith "The Voice" Thom's comments on the XX2 match my experience. I went from a 20X-H to an XX1-H (the precursor to the XX2) and although I did get more refinement and texture I definitely lost some punch and dynamics. I do plan on putting the old 20X-H back into t... | |
| How much difference does a phono stage make? The phono stage is the weak link in most analogue chains. Get the best you can stretch to afford. | |
| Dynavector XX2MK2 vs. Soundsmith "The Voice" Are you looking for more of "the same" or are you looking for a change of some sore. Dyna's seem to have a house sound that just gets better as you go up the line. It's similar but just "more".Don't know about the voice, but I bet it would be a di... | |
| Why so few high end line arrays? I agree with those micro dynamics at low SPL's. Line arrays tend to sound louder than the volume knob would seem to show. Maybe it's all those speakers (duh)?I think the one design issue with line arrays is the number of speakers themselves. They ... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? I heard back from jim Hagerman. His thughts are that 100k loading will probably work well with old Shure and other semi-ancient MM cartridges, but he doubts that it will prove beneficial to modern day Mc's (high or low). He did suggest that removi... | |
| Why so few high end line arrays? I've heard several line arrays. Like any design they seem to do some things wonderfully, but also seem to have issues of their own to contend with and overcome. It's always a trade off for what you consider important.In my experience and on the on... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Thanks Raul. I posted a question to Jim Hagerman to seek his opinion and resistor location (since I amusing his Trumpet phono stage). I am eagerly awaiting your test results.Thanks,Bob |