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| Does anyone care to ask an amplifier designer a technical question? My door is open. @ramtubes, how do you make a power cord that blocks DC? | |
| TNT Hot Rod vs SL-1200G @cleeds and @bpoletti I believe that this is the VPI TNT that the OP is referring to here http://www.audioasylumtrader.com/ca/listing/Turntables/VPI/TNT-HR/Complete-w-Cartridge-and-Stand/187...The only thing that the seller changed was swapping o... | |
| TNT Hot Rod vs SL-1200G First of all, the TNT is not a MK5 Hotrod. The HR does not have a removable arm board. The corner posts look like home made or after market. If you google TNT you will not see another table with these types of corner post. IMHO, for the above r... | |
| Difficulty with SoundStageDirect Those who focus on “cash” are a bit misguided. If I paid in rubies and diamonds what is the difference? I may still be screwed. And you might be living in the dark ages as you don’t need to live next door to pay cash!!! If you paid cash then ... | |
| Line Magnetic 518ia - How Much Heat Does It Produce? It could work depending on where you live. In the northern part of the country, in the spring/fall/winter months, a touch of tube warmth is welcomed. In the summer, the heat could be problematic. | |
| Infirmations about audioresearch LS 26 "Gain" Just match the input level which gives you the most usable range on your volume control. | |
| Difficulty with SoundStageDirect Interesting post from a former SSD employee who created an account esrlier this morning on a SH forum (don’ know how to post link) to provide a first person status update. Bottom line...you are not wrong. http://forums.stevehoffman.tv/thread... | |
| if I buy an ultrasonic cleaner for my records will I be able to hear the difference? Results will depend on the condition of the record. Do you buy a lot of used vinyl? | |
| Please remind me about VPI TT anti-skating. The best part of the VPI anti-skate device is that it is adjustable and defeatable, therefore, allowing the end user to make his/her own informed opinion. You will never get a consensus of which way method is best, therefore, go with whatever sou... | |
| SME IV, 309,used vs Origin LiveEncounter MK3cTonearm or Illustrious for J.A. Michell ORBE How do you know it was the arm and not the cartridge? | |
| What does 10B mean to you- A Bryston 10B active crossover make more sense since the sign was placed at a cross road | |
| Left/Right Orientation of Piano Recordings -- Any Preferences? Piano's are positioned stage right so that the pianist can see the conductor and that the lid is positioned so that it can project the sound to the audience. | |
| Outer ring - who uses and what are your findings I have a SME 10 and the screw down clamp works well but it does not correct poorly warped records. BTW @invictus005, SME makes both a screw down clamp and a collect clamp (both are the same reflex design clamps) to be used on non-threaded spindle... | |
| Talk but not walk? The sound gets refracted ("back" removed) towards the listener due to the change in the transmission medium i.e. hot and cold air >>>>>I want to get on board your explanation. I really do. Can you be a little more specific and go i... | |
| Talk but not walk? Why does placing 2 or 3 bowls of ice cold water out in front of the speakers improve the sound? The sound gets refracted back towards the listener due to the change in the transmission medium i.e. hot and cold air |