stanwal
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| Mapleshade bedrock stands for large monitors I tried them for a VERY short time, hated the sound. The guy I sold them to had them back on Audiogon not long after he bought them. Pierre has some good ideas, I don't think this is one of them. A "different sound' sums it up nicely. The general ... | |
| Looking for SUT for Air Tight PC-1 supreme I also have a Bob's Devices SUT. It is on of the best bargains in audio. | |
| Where do you have your rack? Even telephones, according to Linn. They are probably right but I admit to having some other speakers in the room occasionally. I have my racks between and behind my speakers, probably not the best place but my room configuration makes it the most... | |
| Parasound JC-1 still one of the leaders? Newer isn't always better, I would take it over any of the others you named. | |
| What SPL is music typically recorded at? I would think that it is recorded at the level at which it is being played and that would vary tremendously. The ideal is to recreate the level you would hear if you attended the concert. 100 dB would probably be very low for a rock concert [I hav... | |
| What makes strings sound "sweet"? My method is to very occasionally give my speakers a VERY light dusting with sugar. For a slightly lighter tone substitute Splenda. Seriously, a recording can be messed up at any stage and it is very hard to tell at what point it occurred. I have ... | |
| I want to add a sub but have no AV reciever Some Sony TVs have audio out on TV controlled by TV volume control, most TVs do not. | |
| VPI 10.5i VTA adjustment In general raising the arm increases the treble, lowering it increases the bass. Many prefer the arm perfectly level; some , like Van Den Hul, like it raised at the pivot end so it slants down toward the stylus end. I like it lowered at the pivot ... | |
| Pioneer receiver run 4 ohm speakers? If they suggest 6 to 8 ohms and do not give an output figure for 4 ohms I would probably not use them; I would check with them to be sure. | |
| Help with Cartridge selection I use a Denon 304 on my VPI Classic and a AT 33 EV on my Basis 2001 with Graham 2.2. Both are available at $400- $500 price range and are considerably better than a 10x5 in my view, although is a good cartridge in its own right. | |
| Remember the Electric Light Orchestra Because it was there. | |
| Remember the Electric Light Orchestra Dimly. | |
| speakers close to the back wall ? Have you tried some absorbing material in the port? A cheap fix if it works. | |
| Blackbird on an SME 3009 II The classic match with the 3009 was Shure, but the Type V is discontinued. IF the Blackbird does not work I would try something like the Ortofon MMs, either their current range like the Blue or Black or a NOS from their classic range; these can be... | |
| Blackbird on an SME 3009 II MC cartridges generate considerably more vibration when tracking a record due to the coil moving rather than the magnet. More mass is involved and is the reason that the compliance of MCs are generally lower than MMs. That is very generalized and ... |