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| Turntable sound bad Narrod, Viridian, I disagree with both of you regarding the feet. On my Rega 25, I put Cardas blocks under the unit which bypasses the feet, and it made a huge difference for the better. | |
| Best Inexpensive Subwoofer I'm using an Outlaw Audio sub for my Home Theater with satisfaction.. | |
| What is your cartridge and tracking force used Sonofjim et al.. I've been futzing around with all settings since I've "Minted" the setup. The VPI arm as you know is a royal pain to change VTF since every change (VTA, VTF, ec.) requires careful resetting of azimuth. Right now I have the arm alm... | |
| Power Wedge 1 vs Furman Elite 15 PF At one time I used the Power Wedge and also the Power Enhancer...an auxiliary unit that brings the Power Wedge to a higher level. When I got a more refined system, I found that the Power Wedge actually did more harm than good and when I got additi... | |
| "Breathing" of the air You people who don't hear air at a live concert (classical music - no electronic enhancement) are sitting in the wrong seats. Get to the 2nd or 3rd balcony in the very first row with no overhang above you, right in the middle...you will hear air. ... | |
| Mapleshade cables?? v Anti Cables This just shows how cables can react to different systems. There is no worse cable on earth than Cardas Golden anything. They close in my system, add lots of grain, are brown in color, etc. I switched to Anti-Cables, my system now is a delight. | |
| What is your cartridge and tracking force used Temperature variation may be correct... I noticed that I track my Benz LP lighter than Sonofjim. I live in the middle of the Sonoran desert and keep my house about 82 which is comfortable with such little humidity while it's 115 outside. | |
| Recommendations for solid core speaker wiring? ..as for twisting Anti-Cables... I twisted, then untwisted them. Twisted gave me a more "hi fi" sound, whereas untwisted provided more air and 3 dimensionality. I have tried many cables at the highest price levels, and Anti-Cables sounded best in ... | |
| "Breathing" of the air It's the air, and 3 dimensionality that really gets to me as an audiophile. I think that it comes from the maintenance of correct phasing throughout the recording and playback chain. | |
| Pass Labs comparison I would look to Ayre and Audio Research Also I might add, you have to LISTEN to all equipment - preferably in YOUR system to see if all is compatible. A component purchased on reputation, name, specs, etc. is pretty much sure to disappoint. | |
| Benz Ruby vs Ebony I had a "lesser" Ebony...the H. It sounded very similar to my current LP..a bit "bolder" and maybe a bit less definition, however it was a wonderful cartridge with lots of air and depth. I changed to an LP, but could very easily live with the H. I... | |
| YG Acoustics add in Stereophile Everyone...please don't read specs..listen with your ears - preferably in your own environment. It makes no difference at all if a speaker manufacturer says it's the flattest speaker..even if the boast is true...over what range?...at what sound pr... | |
| Questions for Vandersteen 5A owners... If you listened to the 5A's in NJ at Audio Connection with the best dealer I've ever encountered in this long affair with high end stereo, I can totally recommend John and his crew for excellent setup and a great deal. John really knows his stuff ... | |
| What is your cartridge and tracking force used Benz LP - 1.8 with the arm just a hair under horizontal from the rear. I have a Shure scale and am using it with the front feet off of the rim of the platter giving it a more accurate setting. | |
| Questions for Vandersteen 5A owners... I agree with you Sonofjim... I was just listening to my 5A's and they are so musical and satisfying, I can't imagine them to be any better...from the deepest lows to the most etherial highs. Richard says that the new 7's are more "pistonic" and th... |