solman989
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| Where are you today? I went from solid state seperates to solid state integrated to a tube integrated which is where I am now. I found that the tube integrated had a musicality that none of my prior SS amps exhibited. Although I find that it takes the right tubes to m... | |
| Best current EL34 tubes I have been getting excellent results with JJ tubes. I've been using the E34L the longest and prefer it to the KT77 for the way it reproduces the midrange. But if you are looking for natural sound accuracy, I would definitely recommend the KT77. I... | |
| Technics SL1200/1210 owners - which mat? I use a Funk Achromat on my 1210 M5G. I haven't tried the thick Technics rubber mat though because my table only came with the felt DJ slip mat. I was using the felt mat in combination with rubber drawer liner previously and the Achromat is an imp... | |
| young and new to analog. I found myself in your exact position not too long ago. What is the rest of your system like? I would recommend that you buy used so that you can try out a table without losing too much if you decide you want to sell at a later date. I initially b... | |
| Technics SL1200MK2 Cartridge Discussion Yes the 6mm thread size is correct. I tried a 1/4" thread and it was just barely too big. The 6mm fit perfectly. | |
| A Better Equipment Rack Even if it's on an isolation platform, it still needs a good foundation. It also makes me question the efficacy of welded tubular steel racks, at least as far as turntables are concerned.I had a similar experience in my system. I was using a small... | |
| Rolls Vp-129 with Dynavector 10x5 I used the 10x5 with 39db of gain and I had to turn it up a bit to equal the output of my digital player. IIRC, the Bellari has 30db of gain so that might be a little on the low side. Maybe someone who has had experience with this particular pream... | |
| Technics SL1200MK2 Cartridge Discussion Strange, I use mine with regular 8.5 x 11 printer paper printed at 100% and it fits fine. The scale on the printed protractor measures precisely with a ruler. The toughest part of using this protractor is accurately cutting the spindle hole. I hav... | |
| Technics SL1200MK2 Cartridge Discussion Still, I didn't get any answers regarding a "right" protractor to use with Technics arm.I understand there will be significant difference b/w overhang, using Technics supplied tool (that's what Kevinof KAB using himself), and some aftermarket pro... | |
| Technics SL1200MK2 Cartridge Discussion Interesting tip on the Mothers product Perfectionist. Have you tried it on your M5G yet? Before settling on the 1210, I owned a VPI jr/PT6 and Tecnodec/modded RB250 and I think that the Technics deck sounds better than both. Granted, there were a ... | |
| Technics SL1200MK2 Cartridge Discussion I tried the overhang tool that came with the 1210M5G. IIRC it does not put the cart anywhere near the ballpark of the vinylengine protractor. The Technics tool seems to follow the Stevenson or similar alignment method with shorter overhang. I now ... | |
| Technics SL1200MK2 Cartridge Discussion I always take the lid off when I play. The lid is just an extra appendage that will absorb any airborn vibrations and transfer them to the table. | |
| PC/Personal Computer SACD Sony has a DSD capable VAIO PC using Sigmatel's Sound Reality Technology. Not sure if it is for sale yet though.http://www.superaudio-cd.com/news/newsitem.php?id=71 | |
| Best preamp is no preamp: always true? What about integrateds with a passive preamp built in? The Portal Panache or Song Audio's Vasant_K are basically configured as a power amp with a passive volume attenuator and input selector. I have not listened to these integrateds but have heard... |