samhar

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VTA Koetsu Urushi??
This is my layman's approach.I'd set the head very slightly raised in the tail with the VTF at 1.9I found it easiest to keep lowering the tail until the bass becomes too soft, then I start increasing VTA until I liked the bass sound, tight and sti... 
VTA Koetsu Urushi??
How have you attempted to find your spot? How do you judge the sound? 
I need a lower gain 12au7 for Mastersound
Glad to hear it was an easy solution!!! Thanks for the follow up!!! 
6h30 tube
They made a difference when I tried them in a CJ Act pre, they were worth the money to me. 
Wilson Sophia 1's vs 2's
Hi Noli Fjn04 is correct I had the 1's as I'm sure you knew. After hearing the Maxx 3's and the Sasha I wanted the W/P 8's bass and higher sensitivity. So for me yes it's better!! 
Wilson Sophia 1's vs 2's
Tinear1I just bought W/P 8's and the Sophia 2 is said to be very similar to the 8's. I wanted to amend my Sophia 1 love story and recommend the Sophia 2 or if you have enough funds to get the 8's (used) definitely look at them as they are simply f... 
Personal speaker evolution
Update to 11-24-08 update to 3-21-08JensenSonab OA-12's or 14's I can't rememberSonab OA-116Dahlquist DQ-10Maggie 1.6Vandersteen 3A Sigs & 2Wq subs+Wilson Sophia 1 ( Another Classic !!!!) & quite a jump up from the others+Wilson Watt/Puppy... 
Wilson Audio- The rest of the story
Glad to hear your satisfied with the outcome, I remember you were very disappointed when you discovered the crack. Let us know your impressions and the differences between the 2&3 when they brake-in, thanks. French friesWhat do your comments h... 
I need a lower gain 12au7 for Mastersound
If you replace the JJ's the noise may disappear, I bought some JJ 6922's they were all nosey. Go to Upscale Audio site to view a good verity of ECC82/12AU7's. The Radiotechnique Platinum Grade would be a safe bet at a "reasonable" $40 ea. 
I need a lower gain 12au7 for Mastersound
Make that noisy!!!! 
I need a lower gain 12au7 for Mastersound
If you replace the JJ's the noise may disappear, I bought some JJ 6922's they were all nosey. Go to Upscale Audio site to view a good verity of ECC82/12AU7's. The Radiotechnique Platinum Grade would be a safe bet at a "reasonable" $40 ea. 
How is Mid Fi defined?
When Mick Jagger sounds good it's mid fi. 
Wilson Sophia 1's vs 2's
NolitanI sent you an e-mail so we don't totally hijack this thread. 
Wilson Sophia 1's vs 2's
NolitanI probably shouldn't have used the word "small". I was thinking about buying a new set of S3's but at this point I don't know what I'm going to do!!!! You put it very well "if it ain't broke, why fix it"!!! 
Help with Cartridge selection
Where would you place the PC-1?