stanwal
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| Is it good for a Krell to SIT for 3-5yrs It is not good for any amp and Krells cost a lot to recap. A technician friend was given a Krell by someone who didn't want to spend the money; so far he hasn't either. But each case is different, I was largely inactive in audio for 12 years and s... | |
| Do people buy MAC gear for the blue meters I can't think of another reason to buy it! LOL | |
| Supex 901 MKIV.... ?? I use to sell them, I think I used 2.2 to 2.5. In any case that should be about right. They were good cartridges and if I knew they were going to stop making them I would have stockpiled quite a few. Price on something like this depends on the con... | |
| Cremona m vs sophia 2 I do not have Sophia's but reviews of the Sophia 2 and 3 in HIFICRITIC suggest that the AR 110 did an exceptional job. These reviews cannot be obtained except by buying the relevant magazine but it might be worth it as they are very detailed. For ... | |
| Maple platform under turntable, How thick? As I said, there are many out there. If your floor vibrates then you want to isolate your table from it; if not coupling is fine. The only general rule I have discovered in audio is that there are no general rules and that what works best is deter... | |
| dedicated power line Not hospital grade, get better ones; it makes a major difference. I don't know exactly what you mean by 20 amp outlets, the current is carried in the wire and while a 20 amp breaker is different than a 15 the receptacles I use are labeled neither ... | |
| Cremona m vs sophia 2 If transparency was the goal I would have second thoughts about the 501, see the Dagogo review. It fits my take to the Mac SS amps I have heard. Their opinion is that Mac gives up sonic quality for reliability and cool running by using autoformers... | |
| Maple platform under turntable, How thick? One thing to keep in mind is whether you are trying to couple or decouple the platform from the floor. Cones usually couple, bearings decouple. One thing not mentioned is using partly inflated small tire tube to isolate the platform. I use to use ... | |
| Maple platform under turntable, How thick? I have used a 3" one from Michigan Maple Block; good and not expensive. I have used Star Sound brass cones and FIM ball bearing saucers. [Dealer Disclamer]. FIM platforms show up on used on occasion and are usually good deals. These both work but ... | |
| What defines a high compliance cartridge vs low High compliance in the old days was 50 or better. These days I would say anything over 25 would be high. Under ten would be low. There is no absolute standard and as you see it changes with time. The relationship between arm mass and cartridge com... | |
| Amp suggestions for sofia's My friend uses Lamms with his Sasha, I have had my Musical Fidelity NuVista M3 on them and sounded good. The big MF integrateds are a real bargain. My CJ 350 would work well. Krell and GamuT would be a couple more. If you want maximum volume and b... | |
| How important is the tonearm? Actually, the mass of the arm has very little if any effect on groove wear and designers do not attempt to keep it as low as possible. The mass of todays arms is higher than it was in the 70s in general. Something like the Transcripters VESTIGIAL ... | |
| How important is the tonearm? It is my firm belief that the arm matters more than the cartridge. I think it is indisputable that a bad arm will negate most if not all the virtues of a cartridge. I have used many, presently have a Graham 2.2 set up and a Jelco 750 awaiting the ... | |
| Tonearm cable for VPI Scout JMW9 arm Rule 1, always try what you already have first. | |
| Tonearm cable for VPI Scout JMW9 arm The VPI cable is good value and sounds fine. Of course, since I am a VPI dealer you would expect me to say that. It can be bettered for more money, as is usually the case in audio. I used the metal screened version of Van den Hul's THE FIRST ULTIM... |