rodman99999
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| Do you use variable speed on your turntable? Something that got me thinking more about speed accuracy lately, as both of my tables are equipped with AC synchronous motors: (http://wattsupwiththat.com/2011/06/25/it-hertz-when-you-do-that-power-grid-to-stop-regulating-60-hz-frequency/) (http:/... | |
| Do you use variable speed on your turntable? Here's a perfect example of HYPE and GOUGE, praying on those of us, concerned with TT speed accuracy: (http://www.musicdirect.com/p-4838-digistrobo-turntable-strobe.aspx) This is NOT a, "strobe" at all, but- a simple LASER tachometer, that has bee... | |
| Best Record You Have Ever heard 'I've Got the Music in Me' Thelma Houston & Pressure Cooker, Sheffield Labs/Doug Sax, Direct to Disc, 1975. If you don't own it, or haven't heard it(on a good system); you simply don't know what you are missing! | |
| Upgrade path the same for cables ? Mr B- Try the Synergistic Tesla line(especially the Apex & Tricon Analog). Both will allow you to hear exactly what is going on upstream(for better or worse). The Kimber Select line(1030's/1130's) are also excellent, in that regard. I own some... | |
| Best Mullard 5AR4/GZ34? The Mullard/Blackburn factory tubes, are the best sounding rectifiers out there. Forget about anything being manufactured today. The earlier/the better, but all Mullard/Blackburn factory valves are worth the money(regardless of the branding they e... | |
| Phono preamp under 1k new or used advice? The PS GCPH is one unit that responds greatly, to the installation of a HiFi Supreme Tuning fuse, and upgraded power cord(ZU Mother works great here). They already contain FREDs, in their power supplies, and I believe the stock fuse and cord preve... | |
| Skating force at 45rpm Magnepan Unitrac I and Denon 103D(very low effective mass and high compliance). No problems here either, and I pay a great deal of attention to sound stage/imaging. It could be that your arm is more resistant to lateral displacement, than your car... | |
| Amp circulation question Mr M- What, "heat issues" did you actually encounter(early failure, thermal sensor shutdowns)? Data sheets, on most electronic components, contain max design thermal info (http://ixdev.ixys.com/DataSheet/L187.pdf) (http://www.partsconnexion.com/PD... | |
| Amp circulation question You don't have a problem, at those temps. Adding fans, on location, will add noise. Enjoy your music! | |
| how high is the drop test at ups? Is there such a thing as, "Gorilla-Proofing?" I have only succeded in making packages, "Gorilla-Resistant", thus far. They do have a great tracking system though. | |
| Vintage Bogen Mono Blocks D070's- Interesting thoughts Frank. I don't recall ever hearing a Bogen amp, hooked up to any kind of High-End source(s) or speakers. I can't help but wonder; how many others have. Based on my experience(repairs/communication installs): Their circuitry wa... | |
| Neutral Sounding Silver Cables? Calgarian5355- It's a shame you can't avail yourself of The Cable Co's program. Perhaps a less risky proposition would be the Kimber KS-1121 or 1126, both combining silver and copper conductors. (http://www.kimber.com/products/interconnects/analog... | |
| Neutral Sounding Silver Cables? Ricred1- Did you directly compare the Silver Audios to either the Kimber KS-1030's or 1130's(the least expensive, all silver Selects)? If so- which Silver Audios? | |
| electrostats vs ribbon drivers Mrtennis- Many designs that incorporate ribbons, fail to properly blend the speed/dynamics of the tweeter, with the other system drivers(useually cones). Generally speaking; that makes the ribbon stand out as a separate/more obvious entity, even t... | |
| Neutral Sounding Silver Cables? Ricred1- I used Silver Audio's Hyacinth's for a number of years, between my pre, monoblocks & woofer amp. Did you ever try the Kimber Selects(either 1030's or 1130's), in comparison? I almost went to the Appassionata, but found everything I de... |