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Channel Imbalance Mystery
there is such a thing as a stereo triode…helps to know both the tube and the topology…ButKeith will square you away. 
Clearaudio TT5 tangential tonearm
clearance sale on the ET ?to the OP, they are rarely set and forget. The CA arm origin is at root dna Souther it not same Arm.  i sold and setup a few Southers back in the day. Keeping the rods clean pays big dividends.The ET-2 series is my fave t... 
Returning to Vinyl
Goldring Elektra Phono Cartridge Specifications- Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz ± 3dB- Channel balance @ 1kHz: 2dB - Channel separation @ 1kHz: 20dB - Output voltage @ 1kHz,5cm/sec: 5mV±2dB - Static compliance: 16mm/N- Equivalent tip mass: 0.7 mg-... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Trish was there just across the river - donated blood that evening..rented a car to drive back to St. Louis. I was in my office high above the runway at LAX watching all the birds come land…I helped build those planes, our beautiful birds…. Yes, i... 
What is a cost effective way to level match, for comparing different hifi components?
of course, Roger really was a genius, creator of lots of legendary high end gear for storied firms including his own Music Reference. 
What is a cost effective way to level match, for comparing different hifi components?
OP strict level matching is essential. Lots of good tools to help with this that IMO should be part of the arsenal. Test tones, SPL meter, DMM, and an RTA with a calibrated microphone ( I use the Studio Six set of tools which run on an IPad ) As y... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Amy Helm - Audiotree Live ( Tidal )Jazzed, got my Modjeski “ Pot in a box “ vintage potentiometers in today…next step is box / Pigtails… Will see just how much grunt and drive the Herron has…. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
exactly, the oath says it all “ foreign and domestic “ 
Favorite Platform for Linn LP12
Congrats Don ! Enjoy the music. Symposium is a great company. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Amy - This Too Shall Light ( Server ). My Amy crush continues  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Steve - Thanks for asking after me. i am holding my own but damage requires a few more layers, so looking at at least a few more weeks of limited mobility… This thread helps sustain me. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Amy Helm - What the Flood Leaves Behind ( streaming while I await arrival of the black disc ) Mic overdrive and grit on track 2 makes her sound a lot like Susan Tedeschi. IMO the title cut alone is worth the price of admission… 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Yes, never forget 
Cartridge ISOLATION; What Say You?
for those seeking unified field theory of a Tower of Power and reference grade recording, seek out the excellent Sheffield Labs Thelma Houston release. For the discerning get both the D2D and Treasury ( made from RtR realtime copy )…..I believe a ... 
Cartridge ISOLATION; What Say You?
the footpath upward if not well worn is at least visible, especially if one were to be introspective and look backwards…. Yes Ralph, i agree. D2D. Such is your and other greats history; Direct Grace, M and K Real Time, Sheffield Labs, Chasing the ...