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| Getting The Most Out Of My Scout Dodgealum...digital scales are unnecessary. By that I mean (and have posted on these pages many times) that every cartridge off of the assembly line is just a bit different from its brothers, and therefore needs different pressures to sound its be... | |
| Ayre K1xe vs First Sound Presence Deluxe Mk II I must urge all that use Ayre to use a totally balanced system. By using some units balanced and others single ended, you can't experience what Ayre's sound really is. I'm not saying that there is a huge difference, but I would describe it as quit... | |
| radical Rega plinth DIY upgrade Right you are PLaypen.... I used 3 Cardas Blocks - 2 in front and one in back and it really opened up the Rega I had. | |
| Using XLR for Phono out VPI arms can have either a junction box that accepts XLR cables, or one that accepts RCA's. If your equipment is REALLY balanced from input to output as Ayre stuff is, with no electronic trickery in the circuit to make the single ended circuit bal... | |
| Where is the problem? Tracking error? I was looking at your system, and I certainly would recommend you substituting those Cardas cables. In my system, they produced a congested, tan, muffled sound ...they may be ok in yours, but try Audioquest, Kimber, Anti-Cables and hear if your pr... | |
| Where is the problem? Tracking error? Dougdeacon is exactly correct. Regarding the VPI arm... I use a small amount of damping fluid at the pivot. Start this exersize by knowing full well what the sound of your cartridge is with no fluid. As you compare that sound to that of using a si... | |
| I am considering the Grado Statement cartridge Koetsus are noted for their liquid midrange. If you compare a Benz LP Ebony the mids are better, but the highs and lows are very much better. ...even the extremely expensive Koetsu models don't measure up. | |
| Attn: Ayre v-5xe owners I also agree with all that the V5xe is a great amp and the V1xe is even better. Also note that these amps as all Ayre stuff are, are balanced circuits, and sound even better in balanced mode than single ended. I therefore recommend the also wonder... | |
| tube pre amp plus solid state power amps? I would power up the tube stuff first, than the solid state stuff so no unwanted turn on transients will destroy your speakers. | |
| Cardas Cross vs. Kimber Silver Streak In my system any Cardas cable simply chokes it with no depth, or air. It also adds a grainy texture. This is in direct opposition to what the manufacturer of my components tell me...just shows to go ya. | |
| W4S STI-1000 what IC and power chord? I made my own and couldn't be happier. Check VHAudio.com. I am using Accrolink cable with Oyeida 046 or Furutech F1 plugs at each end. Some of my components like the Oyeida better, some like the Furutech better...if I switch them around, they don'... | |
| Power Conditioners I have tried many, many power conditioners, and have never met one I liked. They all do change the sound...and one might change the sound to something that pleases you. However, I have found that although one or two might do some things write, the... | |
| VPI Scout Rear Stub Measurement Do you know that there is a movable weight on the inside of the arm which is controlled by an Allen wrench adjustment at the very back of VPI arms? What I do is set the weight for the highest approximate setting. To lighten the arm incrementally, ... | |
| Avalon Ascendant or Vandersteen Quatros? 70marcin...what are you talking about?? The Quattros, the 5A's and the 7's are the easiest speakers to set up. They can be adjusted to accommodate the room in ways few if any speaker can be. Follow directions in the Owners Manuals, and you simply ... | |
| Dynavector XV-1s and JMW 10.5i question That Blu-Tak is silly. You can set the arm up using the supplied VPI protractor, however, I found that the MINT protractor provides more accuracy, therefore better sound. Use the mechanical anti=Skate device making sure that the little arm is hori... |