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Responses from stringreen
| Calling on Vandersteen 5a owners I have 5As in the Kowazinga finish. I had a pro refinisher at my house to repair some furniture scratches...he commented the finish on my 5As are fabulous. | |
| Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic I have an all Ayre system that is differentially balanced...phono to pre, pre to amp, cd to preamp. I use Doug's cable type made by Audio Sensibilities. Better sound than my high priced silver. | |
| VPI Uni-Pivit Tone Arms With that second pivot... screw the side weights all the way in...the arm will lightly rest on the second pivot....adjust the second pivot screw to adjust azimuth. Very easy to do and very rewarding. It cost 150 dollars and makes the arm much ... | |
| Power Conditioner, which of these 4 and why? I tried many and found warts in all. Try them in your own system | |
| Vandersteen 2WQ Subs and ARC Power amp Scott...don't you have batteries in the silver box where you change the input values? | |
| Worth pursuing analog sound from digital? I have an Ayre C5xemp.. and vinyl....they sound different but both are enjoyable | |
| Interconnects and Speaker Cable, What in your history hit your pleasure button? I agree. Wireworld was good in my system as well.....however all wire sounds different in different systems. Try them all and keep the keeper | |
| Vandersteen 2WQ Subs and ARC Power amp You probably do have the wrong values...also, when were the batteries changed? | |
| Ceramic insulator cone under phono stage shocker! Everything matters in this hobby. Sure ceramic footers are fine, but brass works better in MY system. ...what ever sounds best to you is the proper answer. | |
| What is the Best Tool to Measure Cartridge Azimuth? For those who are using a mirror make sure you have one that is slivered on the same surface as you rest the stylus, or you will set it wrong. ( you can get the proper mirror from a camera repair) | |
| VPI Uni-Pivit Tone Arms The point should be extremely sharp, but you should not know that...it should never be touched. the points are replaceable...do so, and then get and install the second pivot kit. Brings the sound to a new level. | |
| What is the Best Tool to Measure Cartridge Azimuth? I second the use of the Foz and its accompanying test record. The results are super | |
| Interconnect recomendations, ~$500 new or used, RCA... its a crap shoot....cables sound different connected to different components. Get a bunch and return the ones that don't do it for you | |
| Recommendations for a new integrated amp for Vandersteen 3a speakers I wouldn’t argue with John, however I would recommend an older Ayre unit for the Vandersteens.... ( even if the Ayre is not in great shape, Ayre can make it so) | |
| Which power cords help ameliorate digital glare/grain/digititus? Everything makes a difference. I would be sure your digital equipment isn't contributing before looking for cables, etc. Why look for zebras when a horse is over there. |