terry9
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| Recent retip(canti also) Dude where did my soundstage width go @fourwnds Yes, there is a correct torque, which is pretty much dependent on your cartridge model. Start at the low end and increase by 0.02Nm to optimize. I'm taking this from a posting by a Linn engineer, who said something like:Plastic bodies: ... | |
| Recent retip(canti also) Dude where did my soundstage width go Setup may be your problem.I have read that it is not correct to equalize crosstalk, especially for premium cartridges. If memory serves, SoundSmith writes most convincingly of this. I set up optically, then use a well modulated (loud) NM record th... | |
| Phono stage Invictus, do build your own - that’s a great idea. I just did that very thing, and first note was last night. I wanted variable loading; I’ve got it, both resistive and capacitive. I wanted the final gain stage to be the volume control; I’ve got i... | |
| 20 Year Old Amplifiers compared to 2017 Kosst, could not agree more. Too many people forget that they listen to an audio system, not a pair of speakers or amplifiers. The system is what needs optimization, as you have done. | |
| Have you moved from tubed amplification to solid state amplification... Why? I am thinking of the system as a whole. SS allows me to optimize overall, after major surgery to the Quads.Prior to my experiments, I used Atma-Spheres, which were excellent for off-the-shelf amps. I recommend them to anyone not considering the DI... | |
| Have you moved from tubed amplification to solid state amplification... Why? Quite agree, Willem, views are harder to come by than speakers. The protection circuit only becomes oppressive after you try disconnecting it, and then there is no going back. | |
| Have you moved from tubed amplification to solid state amplification... Why? Pairs of Quad 2905’s, Willem. | |
| Have you moved from tubed amplification to solid state amplification... Why? I run Quad ESL's. They need protection from high voltage spikes. The protection circuits sound like hell (it's relative).What to do? The obvious thing is to optimize and upgrade the Quads' circuitry, run low voltage SS amps, and remove the protect... | |
| Thumbs up for ultrasonic record cleaning @slaw How does the 1:120 work (vs 1:40)? I have not tried it at lower than Fisher's 1:40 recommendation.I do not use photo-flo. My goal is to leave nothing whatsoever on the surface of the record. | |
| New or used cartridge I suggest that you talk to Kevin at K&K. He is highly expert and knows the Lundahl line inside out. After discussion, I changed my mind to order the 1931Ag's, and am very happy with the result. They are the best I've heard (not side-by-side, b... | |
| New or used cartridge @mulveling My 1931's are up Seattle way. Ever get there? | |
| New or used cartridge About SUT’s - why not DIY? You can get raw transformers from Lundahl from K&K Audio that are out of the park. I use a pair of silver 1931Ag; less than $2k. Cartridges wear out - SUT's, not so much. | |
| New or used cartridge My KRSP with diamond cantilever has a subtle but unique smoothness in the mid to high frequencies. I attribute this to the fact that the stylus and the cantilever are one piece of diamond - but that's what I was expecting, so maybe I'm fooling mys... | |
| New or used cartridge @mulveling Is EIFL an authorized service facility? Their website does not specify. | |
| New or used cartridge Handyman, you mention an Urushi.If you are considering rising in the Koetsu line, note that Koetsu likes to service their own cartridges by completely rebuilding them. It is said that they will not touch a cartridge which has been serviced by anot... |