rotarius

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Tonearm microphonics
Sometimes I forget this is not a technical forum.  I realize in the audiophile world things are a bit different from the plain ol' vibrations from electrical and mechanical components I have been dealing with for the last 20 years.  By all means e... 
Tonearm microphonics
Correct me if I'm wrong, I really don't mind. A cartridge doesn't care where it's signal comes from and if any constituent part of a turntable can resonate, it will. Resonance can be either constructive or destructive @timeltel,  I respectfully ... 
Schiit Mani - Sent in for repair, no response. Looking for rec's on a replacement preamp
Check out Graham Slee and the Pro-jet tube box.  The Jolida JD9 has been around a while and is quite popular.  You can find it used under 500 
Dad's Estate: Where best to get approx. $$ values for selling high-end stereo equipment?
You can sign up on Audiokarma, a forum for vintage audio gear.   
Pro-ject primary distorts gradually
More distortion towards the end of the record?  Check the cart alignment. 
Help Me Choose (new) Bookshelf Speakers, and Integrated Amplifier for $1300 and under!
Yes, the Elacs are the in thing these days. They are fine at their price points but I don't see them as class leaders.  Try the little JBL 530, quite a step up, very nice bi-radial horns. 
Warm, rich sounding interconnects?
School is mechanism of making population submissive, obedient and deprived from common sense. czarivey,School is also a place to learn science and math, you know the stuff that makes this hobby possible and provides you the means to communicate... 
Warm, rich sounding interconnects?
“The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter.” -Winston Churchill (allegedly) 
What are the most outrageous speakers reviews you have ever seen?
Review of Tekton DI. Not thinking good or bad....Just saying.... +1 
Warm, rich sounding interconnects?
I guess my input on this ends since my last post was removed by a moderator.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  “There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always... 
Warm, rich sounding interconnects?
czarivey, I have worked in engineering across several industries.  All the components for equipment "made in USA" came from China. Even small stuff like nuts/bolts and o-rings at times.  These US company execs don't care if the parts are copied an... 
2017 Honest Cabling that doesn’t promote bankruptcy
the famous "Schmekerman 500" electron path determinizer That's funny. 
Maze Audio and other audiophile power cords
It could be a bit of a mix.  A lot of times, the Chinese suppliers making parts for foreign clients will run excess production and sell these parts locally.  So, you could actually have a hybrid, Oyaide plug body but with different screws.   
Warm, rich sounding interconnects?
Beldon 8402 with Switchcraft?  I'll check it out although I know the Asian market tends to be about the upper frequencies.. No, you are totally wrong.  Just like someone making a blanket statement about the American market would be wrong.  http:... 
Warm, rich sounding interconnects?
Belden 8402 w/ Switchcraft RCAs have a cult following in Japan and sound like what you are after.