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How much does volume matter when breaking in amps and cables? @ geoffkait15 said:Isn’t it pretty to think so? Look, even IF one manufacturer comes to the show with a completely broken-in component, a speaker or amp or whatever, which they actually don’t because they want to show their latest model, and one t... | |
How much does volume matter when breaking in amps and cables? Cable break-in is primarily about the dielectric and you need to run a significant fraction of the insulation’s breakdown voltage to do a "true" burn-in. So yes, running higher volume through your speaker cables will accelerate your break-in ... d... | |
Cartridge new or used ? Hi @daveyf Because, IME, without knowing exactly what you are looking for in this regard, all else is just a guess. So even with a 1000x microscope, the knowledge of the shape is crucial...which is why I suspect Raul and I state that only the manu... | |
Cartridge new or used ? Hi @chakster, Damaged or worn diamond looks different, but to inspect them we need a powerfull microscope, this is an image from the internet, the diamond is worn accodring to the poster. Great photos in your earlier post, and I agree with you abo... | |
Kuzma/Koetsu feedbak?? HI @whart, ... have you ever talked with Franc? He’s pretty accessible (as you are) and might be able to work with you in a joint development Thanks for the suggestion. It hadn’t occurred to me to talk with him, although back in October, I started... | |
Kuzma/Koetsu feedbak?? @2channel8 where is your shop? You sound like a most ethical dealer! Thanks for the kind words. We’re in Colorado, a bit North of Denver.@orenstein - The Koetsu Rosewood Signature Platinum cartridge comes highly recommended by Danny Labrecque, ... | |
Kuzma/Koetsu feedbak?? Hi @fjn04 It befuddles me that the Kuzma tables have not caught on in the US, in the way the Kuzma tonearms have. Not sure if I could venture as to why, but that’s all for another conversation. I share your befuddlement. I suspect it’s a cosmetic ... | |
Kuzma/Koetsu feedbak?? While your Archiv cartridge may be a bit long in the tooth, my recommendation is to start by mounting that cartridge on your new arm/’table. It will help you assess the direction your new arm/’table is taking you.Your desire for a Koetsu may be ba... | |
Platter mat insanity The record to platter interface is a critical design element in a turntable. While it ranks behind bearing & speed accuracy in the hierarchy of things, it does make a difference and system tastes and interactions will definitely affect your pr... | |
preamp inverts polarity @ kosst_amojan - of course you’re correct (definitions of polarity vs. phase). By the time I noticed the typo, the 30 minute edit window had expired. It never pays to post before going to bed ;-)@ geoffkait absolutely (with respect to how media is... | |
In search of respectable/reasonable tube amps with 16 ohm taps I researched this topic before posting, but my efforts were fruitless. However, I’ve done some additional research. A different forum had a similar post from 2013 and the consensus was that only old tube amps had 16 ohm taps. Looks like maybe the ... | |
Contact lens cleaner for cleaning stylus cartridge ? Has the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser been wiped from the collective Audiogon cultural memory?Here’s a photo of a stylus that has never been touched by any stylus fluid - only the Magic Eraser: https://galibierdesign.com/stylus-01/Cheers,Thom @ Galibier... | |
preamp inverts polarity Three things i don’t believe were mentioned.Some folks don’t hear phase reversals - even those with golden ears. You might be one of those lucky individuals.Secondly, do we know that your amplifier doesn’t invert polarity? You might have two inver... | |
Replacing Lyra Kleos at end of its life need suggestions as to what next? Hi Michael (@ radioheadokplayer),If I hear you correctly, your current ideal cartridge would be a "better" Kleos (i.e. an Etna). If that’s the case, then you’ve (in a sense) answered your own question - to stay with Lyra.It’s difficult to get a re... | |
Why do these Zyx Fuji and Airy 3 have such a dark sound? Lew’s simplification comment is spot on. One of the drawbacks of being so thorough is that the number of steps added to the process offers more opportunities to miss something.I get that the OP is trying to be systematic and thorough, but going th... |