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| Schroeder vs. Triplanar VII Sonic Differences I have not, had the opportunity, Larry.I assume you are talking about the ones which ramp up / down the temperature while pressing the records flat?In theory, you'd effect an improvement with respect to warp-wow. In practice ?? It's something I'll... | |
| Schroeder vs. Triplanar VII Sonic Differences Thanks for the comments, Speedy.In reply to Downunder's question, I lived with my Merrill Periphery Clamp for 9 years - beginning when in my mid-30's. More recently, I evaluated one made by Sound Engineering. Bob B. was very interested in becoming... | |
| Schroeder vs. Triplanar VII Sonic Differences Hi all,Separate from any perceived cartridge safety issues relating to failure modes of linear trackers, I think that the curious audiophile (one who is mechanical and handy) will get a real kick out of owning an ET-2 for 6 months to a year. This ... | |
| Schroeder vs. Triplanar VII Sonic Differences Hi Andrew,In response to your question about any leanness in the Schröder due to its bearing design, I cannot answer directly, other than to point you to Doug's comments about the sonic differences between the Triplanar and the Schröder. I know th... | |
| Tracking Force for Denon DL-103r Also note that if you're using a Shure stylus force tracking gauge that everyone I've tested is about .3 grams optimistic, meaning that when you think you've dialed in 2.5 grams, you are in fact tracking much closer to 2.2 grams.Cheers,Thom @ Gali... | |
| Which NYC Dealers REALLY know how to setup a TT? Greetings,I've arranged with a very talented Manhattan-based individual to dial in any rigs I sell in the NYC metro area. I pay him handsomely for both his skills and travel time.I'm not certain that his schedule permits him to expand beyond this ... | |
| Schroeder vs. Triplanar VII Sonic Differences Hi Andrew,The choices between Schröder and Triplanar were eloquently and concisely stated by Doug. I've clumsily attempted to say exactly this on more than one occasion. That's our story, and we're sticking to it.I'd add only one thing to Doug's c... | |
| Bad experience with ZYX AIRY 3 Hi Doug,I had to wonder whether or not Andre's post was a troll - especially with the thread's title ... not even a question mark at the end. Can one be anymore provocative?This did give me an opportunity to think out loud however ... about issues... | |
| Bad experience with ZYX AIRY 3 Hi André, Raul ...Firstly to André - I'm trying to put myself in your place - a difficult one to say the least.You have likely not heard a ZYX in a familiar system and have been reading all of the gushing commentary about the ZYX lineup. If one we... | |
| Questions about SACD vs.analog for classical music I would prefer a Dual 1219 with a Music Maker cartridge to SACD. Period.We are talking about a "category shift" here ... a connection with the music that NO form of consumer digital at any price has ever done for me.I admire the attempts that our ... | |
| AC vs DC motor? Greetings,The folks who advise you that it's all about execution are right on the money with their advice. In no way have I discounted the concept of AC motors for example - even though all of our current offerings employ battery powered, DC drive... | |
| Teres, Galibier and Redpoint Hi all,A couple of quick comments ...Firstly (to Dan-ed), yes, I've seen examples of various turntable architectures (high mass, low mass, suspended, unsuspended) that have PRaT and Dynamics. One of the most impressive and honest products in the l... | |
| MC transformers - what do they sound like? Hi Doug,Hop onto Dave Slagle's forum at Intact and join the frey. Likely you can get into the evaluation loop as these are being developed.The forum category is near the top - "MC Step-ups". Note that in order to view any attached photos or graphs... | |
| Setting to Recommended Tracking Weight Is Wrong Yes Dgad, tracking force goes down as temperatures rise. I don't know how to type. Sorry for the confusion.Cheers,Thom @ Galibier | |
| Setting to Recommended Tracking Weight Is Wrong Amen brothers!Another variable is room temperature. At CES (in the Alexis Park) where you leave the doors open to the outside, it's like the difference between indoor and outdoor tennis.As the day wore on and the temperature shifted upwards by a g... |