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| Zyx Universe. O.24 mv vs .48 mv with low eff spkrs Send my best to Mehran!I totally agree about what wonderfully helpful folks we have here on Audiogon, and you are getting great feedback from some of the best: Almarg, Doug, Lewm, Syntax, Charles1dad | |
| LP Record Cleaning Machine - Ultrasonic or Vacuum My understanding is that they just don't clean as well. I have seen a few reports of folks building their own on the DIYAudio forum who got cheap ultrasonic machines only to upgrade to a better machine later. The DIYAudio thread would be a good pl... | |
| Zyx Universe. O.24 mv vs .48 mv with low eff spkrs You have a number of wise responses here. My question is about the sound at the high end of your volume control. 1) Does being so high on the attenuator create any sonic drawbacks? Added noise, feel like the system is running out of steam, straini... | |
| 3 preamps with transformer hum, DC on the line? Van Alstine also makes a DC blocker. | |
| Line Magnetic 501-a gold? any experience? If you are experiencing transformer hum, you might want to try a DC blocker. PS Audio used to make the Humdinger to help with this, but the best option now seems to be Van Alstine's Humdinger. $125 with a 30-day return policy. So if it doesn't sol... | |
| Quiet"er" record cleaner? May be more than you want to spend, but I think I have seen an ultrasonic record cleaner that holds 5+ records at around $1500. The Ultra Sonic V8.That'll be far quieter and let you plow through many records at a time. | |
| Speaker balance control That is incorrect Broadstone. The Dual Core's DSP works up to about 500Hz, and that cutoff point is adjustable. Above the DSP frequencies you would do a manual adjustment of EQ to dial in the sound. And the balance controls work for the entire fre... | |
| Yamamoto YDA-01 DAC Well, you lose the power supply, which seems a major limitation of any USB DAC. No getting around the impact of a great power supply IME | |
| Simplifi Audio - DSpeaker 2.0 ultra power supply Rodge827, IIRC you also tried battery power to your Dual Core. Do you prefer the Astron? How do they differ in their impact on the Dual Core sound? | |
| Major mistakes made in assembling your audio rig Not upgrading my speakers sooner. In my defense, they were DIY speakers that I built with my mom, so they had sentimental value. But I was spending money on accompanying gear that would have had much more impact on the sound if it went to speakers... | |
| What benefits to expect from tonearm upgrade Many people regard the RB300 as being a very solid foundation, though with some room for improvements due to compromises made to reach its price point. You see mods for these arms more than for any others. Some of these are DIY kits for just rewir... | |
| An audiophile in Chicago ..... Oh yeah, Kumas is incredible. Every burger is named after a metal band. So you have to balance your love for the burger ingredients and love for the band. FWIW I love High on Fire, Lair of the Minotaur and Pantera. | |
| Audience XLR interconnects not working Call Audience. Their customer support is fantastic. | |
| Debating between Hybrid and Tube Integrated Amp If you have things narrowed down to 2 options, is auditioning not a possibility? If you don't have a local dealer, I think Audio Advisor sells Vincent gear, and they have a decent return policy. Not sure about Primaluna, though Upscale Audio might... | |
| An audiophile in Chicago ..... For records, I second the recommendation of Dusty Groove and Reckless. Dusty is better for soul, R&B, jazz and blues. Reckless will have more rock, indie, punk, metal, and recent stuff. The Milwaukee Ave Reckless is pretty close to Dusty Groov... |