starcon
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| Weights on top of equipment to dampen vibration I use solid carbon blocks, which I discovered at my dealer. There not only for vibration but they absorb heat. Placing on and off on my cd transport and dac and amps (over the transformer) blew me away. Only downside is there slightly pricey- arou... | |
| Super Dac under $20K? reimyo 999, just came out, and it will blow you away, under 10K. Or, a bargin, giant killer. Heard it. bought it. | |
| Thoughts on the Belles MB-01 class A monoblocks? I am going to hear the belles 500w monoblocks next week (Palmetto audio) so you might give steve at palmetto a call (listed on agon) I own the Physiks (Which I run with 4 ML 436's ) but he will be using the 3A signatures with the belles next week.... | |
| DAC improvement Esoteric SA-60 via a reimyo digital cable to a reimyo 999 Dac. The 999 is reimyo's newest Dac and it blows everything else out. (and yeah the dealer had the benckmark new Dac which is ok but nothing close to the 999 of course list on the 999 is $8... | |
| Thoughts on the Belles MB-01 class A monoblocks? I just heard the belles mono blocks the other day and they were incredible. Speakers were german physiks carbon MkIV's and 3A reference top of the line. Not quite enough power for the physiks for me but they were stunning with the 3A's. also paire... | |
| Don't be afraid of cartridge setup. well said Harry! as some of my past posts have said follow the directions provided by harry. (I have a 10.5 i with a shelter 7000 -Love it) | |
| Upgrades for Scoutmaster, In order of improvement? 1- SDS with power regenerator ahead of it (speed kills)2- 10.5 I adustable VTA great for 180 gram records3. Ring clamp and weight4- Motor upgrade(s)5- Platter6- FeetI have an aries 3 with all of the above | |
| Scoutmaster runs very slow Put a power conditioner aka/power regenerator before the sds. Typical voltage variation where I live is +/- 15 volts (Fla) try a premier audio 300 etc. or better and you will be happy. | |
| Best all around speakers I just bought a pair of German Physiks Carbon MkIV's. Stupid expensive-but they play great on anything from Jazz to Rock. My classical friend was blown away. These things might just be the "last" speaker for a long time. | |
| Weird issue with my VPI... please help I heard the 501 on a VPI aries and it sounded fine. I personally have an VPI 10.5 i arm and a shelter 7000 and a rhea and its magical (set up by me using Harry's instructions). My thoughts- read and use Harry's instructions especially focus on the... | |
| "Best" of the "Universal" players ???. I bought the SA-60 Esoteric but the Arye Player has many of the same qualities. The SA-60 is extremely power cord sensitive. Currently I have a audio Tekne power cord which is quite magical. Lots of cheaper universal players out there however (and... | |
| Help needed regarding purchase of Amp Stands. check out adona racks here on agon. I am a satified adona customer. their racks are adaptable to any situation and prices are reasonable. | |
| Help appreciated: Martin Logan Statement E2 I heard the ML Statements at a dealer with the big boulder amps. They cost about 100 K and were stunning. So if money is no object- | |
| What's most important synergy wise??? I have used a VK-51SE with MC501's and its a very nice combination. As to your remote issue consider a Logitech remote which will run both fairly well (Mac and BAT equip as well as other stuff etc.) | |
| HT room screen sizing and recommendations please? typical seat to screen is 12/1.5 or approx 8' wide would be your max. As to a projector There are units with interchangeable lenses (They can be ordered with a focal distance of around 1.5 etc like Digital Projection Projectors) Most high end proj... |