thom_at_galibier_design
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| Tracking error distortion audibility I would argue that an arc protractor produced on thick paper is superior to the best two point protractor produced on mirrored plexiglass, laser etched stainless, etc. I won't name names to protect the guilty.Is a paper protractor as good as a pre... | |
| Triplanar Problem Hi Lewm,My bad ... my understanding of the metal jig was that it is a higher precision version of the acrylic one.The jig I visualized for the Tri-Planar is exactly as you describe the metal jig to be. As long as you lock in the pivot to spindle d... | |
| SME V, Tri-Planar or Phantom B-44 ? Hi Raul,I read Ralph's comment about the equivalency of the Tri-Planar and the Graham Phantom in the context each arm running with a compatible cartridge. Nothing new here for us (grin).Of course, since Ralph's main experience is with the Tri-Plan... | |
| Triplanar Problem Hi all,I just spoke with Tri about this whole mounting issue. While we both agree that your dealer is the first line of inquiry, Tri wanted me to emphasize to you that he's available from 9-5 Central Time to answer questions and resolve problems.I... | |
| Sandbox-style isolation "Any compliance sounds smeared and soft" Lest the good folks misinterpret your comment, I'll embellish a bit. The improvements rendered by reducing compliance result in both cleaner and more extended highs. There is nothing agressive sounding abou... | |
| Teres Versus with Galibier/Redpoint? Doug is talking about the acid etching process on the Mylar tape.I've yet to put this technique into production, but it is absolutely worthwhile. Here's the scoop from the ever resourceful Doug and Paul http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?eanl... | |
| Sandbox-style isolation Do you really believe that the top plate segments will move relative to each other enough to cause even tiny shifts in geometry of drive trainYes.Based on the argument that these two pieces won't move independently, one could argue that isolation ... | |
| Sandbox-style isolation Hi all,Isolated segments of a top plate come at a cost - that of maintaining the correct speed relationship between the drive system and the platter. You might get better isolation, but it doesn't come for free.In Galibiers (and by inference Teres... | |
| SME V with MINT LP TRACTOR If you want a wealth of discussion on this topic (which elaborates on Jim's good response), read the various threads on this forum which cover the MintLP. Also, know that some cartridge manufacturers publish this offset dimension. The ZYX Universe... | |
| Triplanar Problem Hi Moisin,However, maybe the setup tool can be improved.I'm thinking out loud here ...My first thought when I read your comments was that the mounting collar alignment needs to be perfected (either by use of some sort of assembly jig or by keying ... | |
| Triplanar Problem I want to expand on Doug's point 2a, which is the reason why I require Galibier purchasers to send their Tri-Planars to me in order to drill their armboard. The Tri-Planar (like the Schroeder Reference), has an arm mount that is concentric with th... | |
| Mint LP a no go – now what? Hi JohnBrown,I have had great experiences with a well implemented Baerwaald alignment as well. The distortion profile of the JMW did however catch my attention.A note to owners of DV-507's and other unconventional mounts when implemented on a fixe... | |
| Mint LP a no go – now what? WOW! Those are wild null points in the Vinyl Engine writeup. It's an interesting analysis, and raises an interesting question. Is this an alignment with great merit, but implemented with an inferior tool?I suppose it's HW's call as to how his turn... | |
| Suitable cartridge fore Schroeder reference arm The SPU Royal N has a Dynavector flavor to it - very rich in tone colors and very dynamic. It is very strange sounding for the first 15 hours or so - very disjointed until that point. Things begin to cohere fairly quickly after that. It's very bal... | |
| Mint LP a no go – now what? To put things into perspective, I've found the card-stock protractors that I print to scale on a laser printer to be far superior to any two point protractor I've used.A wonderful tool like the Mint will get you the last 10%, but treat it like ici... |