rsf507

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Tonearms without anti-skate, damage to records?
@dover I prefer weight on a string  Can you explain how you determine the 25 - 30% via this method?  
Franco Serblin Ktêma Loudspeakers
@dayglow agree but on Saturday they were using the large PP 100+ watt Air Tight monos, much better control of the bass, better slam, sounded like a totally different speaker compared to the SE monos used Sunday    
Franco Serblin Ktêma Loudspeakers
@garebear can I ask what you bought instead of the Ketma speakers?  
Axpona 2023
Ares Cerat tank-sized boxes again. Last year just listening to the sales guy in the room was such a turn off I must say I hate that line. OMG that guy was such an a$$hole! He kept saying how he knew what good sound sounded like. You would never... 
What record cleaner is the most bang for the buck??
Look at the Keith Monks Prodigy, I believe they start at $1000 and go to around $2000. No Re-Contamination and quiet and fairly quick.  
Tonearms without anti-skate, damage to records?
@elliottbnewcombjr +1 so correct AS is very important. Just was at Axpona and went to a lecture by JR of Wallytools who showed videos of the cantilever movement with and without AS applied. Unbelievable how the cantilever vibrated back and forth w... 
2023 AXPONA Show Report
Also agree with treepmeyer and driftingbunnies Fritz/Atma-Sphere didn't really sound very special just ok. Most rooms were just ok which is understandable for show conditions but there were some standout rooms so if you take your time you can get ... 
Kumza Stabi S or Rega P10 ??
Kuzma too dull Not my experience at all. With the right cartridge and arm Kuzma tables have so much life and energy when the music calls for it.  
Vinyl static ionizers who's used them?
when using the DS Audio ION-001 Vinyl ionizer or the CS Port Static Eliminator IME1 upon removing the record from the platter. I’ll bet the static charge is back. Yes I'm sure the static would return when removing the LP but at that point who c... 
2023 AXPONA Show Report
Clarisys Audio in room 352 didn't sound good, no depth and lack of controlled bass. Now the same speakers in room 676 were outstanding. Transparent, quick, clean, musical and high energy. If I had only heard them in room 352 I would have dismissed... 
2023 AXPONA Show Report
Don't see Sanders sound system listed at Axpona  
Cadenza Bronze on a Fatboy
@dogberry what protractor/setup are you using to look at the angle? In the pic it's at 23 degrees what is your goal?  
Vinyl static ionizers who's used them?
Bigtwin not really the same, I've borrowed a Destat III and I'll admit it worked for maybe 5 minutes the effect quickly wears off. The other 2 static eliminators continously throw out those neg ions while your LP is spinning although at a signific... 
Focal Sopra, Kanta, Aria
Wouldn't call B&W 802D bright but has a sharp "edge" to some high frequencies. At least every time I've heard them at a friend's place. Go listen to some Joseph Audio Perspectives and then you will know what an extended top end should sound li... 
speaker cables under 1k for Harbeth 30.2XD?
Audiomica flies under the radar but worth a look and listen