s23chang
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| Is table really more importsnt than cartridge? Thorens TD-320 is not ab bad TT. If you're looking to improve the detail and sound stage then I would suggest you replace the cartridge with MC cartridge like Audio Technica OC-9 or Sumiko Blue point Special (nude body so be very careful of instal... | |
| Is this why my analog rig isn't so hot? Raul,What's the difference between static compliance and dynamic compliance value? some cartridge company gives you static compliance and some dynamic compliance. What does all this mean? I just know that my cartidge is a high compliance according... | |
| Is this why my analog rig isn't so hot? Got it Raul.My cartridge is 35cu so I never experience any issue with the graham 1.5T.Thank you for bring it to my attention regarding to tonearm and cartridge matching.Something new I learn today. | |
| Is this why my analog rig isn't so hot? Raul, what do you mean by "low compliance"?"the Graham tonearm has many problems, specially with low compliance cartridges, not because is a unipivot tonearm but because is a bad design." | |
| Refined 30-60 watt Tube amp If you're going with 94db+ speakers, I would strongly recommend 300SE type amp.For SOTA design, you can start by looking at something like Border Patrol SE 300B. You can also have custom amp made from Eletra Print ( who also designed the Welbornel... | |
| Can good soundstage be had in small room You should get a pair of near field speakers since they're less sensitive to the wall behind them. I'm currently using ATC SCM10 passive monitor speakers. If you have no other furniture in the room then you can consider larger coaxial or horn spea... | |
| Preamp for ATC 10-2 active speaker Sorry I have limited experience with SS preamps since I only use tube gear (usually cheaper and better sounding.) with my ATC SCM10. In either case, I would probably lean towards ATC CA2 or Ayre K3 MKI from your list. Hope this helps. | |
| TIps for photographing gear for ads? Try bounce light off the wall or ceiling. I would usually shoot on tripod without the flash.There is always photoshop 8Add soft filter to the background to make the item more standout.Aside from that, you can also add "fill lights" in the digital ... | |
| Hum from Silversmith interconnect You probably have RFI/EMI or ground loop issue in your setup. Since the cable is not shielded, it is very like to act as "antenna" which applifies the interferenceEither fix the problem or dump the cable | |
| Phono stage and preamplifier opinions.... Depends on how much you enjoy your phono section, you should be able to find youself sale/keep the Forte. As for me, I would much rather go with ALL IN ONE unit. You should also consider about usage of MM and MC. If you don't use MC then just get ... | |
| Know any DIY spkr kits w/woofer driven full-range? Can you clarify what size you would consider monitor?There are many approach to this.Many folks like to use AER, Lowther or cheaper Fostex single driver with a sub.Some folks use coaxial drivers and it works great.Other folks use 10" to 15" full r... | |
| Are horn speaker colored or more open and dynamic? From what I own and what I have heard, the horn speakers are not really colored. I would say that they're less exaggerated and give listener more control over how they want to listen via both active and passive crossovers.Due to the larger and mor... | |
| Tubed DAC problems,opinions please. First of all, the stock 6922 tubes are not even close to most of NOS tubes. That's why the seller didn't include those with the DAC.As I replied you in your LS3B preamp question, I didn't think there was anything wrong with your preamp's volume co... | |
| sugg. for phono cables If you want the best, go with XLO signature phono cables. | |
| VenHaus Pulsar™ interconnects Tvad, to answer your question:Pulsar sound louder because of the thicker wire used when compared to Au24.Pulsar sound glare: this is depend on your system. It could be that your system is a little bright to begin with. Aside from that, the eichman... |