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| Where is the significant point of diminishing returns on hi-end turntable? lewm- you had a real 550 Spyder? Did you own it a while ago, before these cars reached Van Gogh painting prices? One of my heroes is Ed Niles (not even sure if he is still around). He bought, imported, drove and then sold (to fund further acquisit... | |
| Where is the significant point of diminishing returns on hi-end turntable? So, do you think, with the wide range of views about where the point of diminishing returns kicks in, it is fair to say that the answer varies-- depending on a number of factors (system, record collection and budget, among them)?I’ll throw out one... | |
| Where is the significant point of diminishing returns on hi-end turntable? Rush- thank you. You spared me some unnecessary typing. | |
| Where is the significant point of diminishing returns on hi-end turntable? Given how difficult it is to make turntable/arm/cartridge/phono stage comparisons in a meaningful way--a point I touched on earlier--CT0517's advice above is pretty good- get with some people--civilians, not dealers-- in your area-West Coast?- who... | |
| Where is the significant point of diminishing returns on hi-end turntable? I think the point of diminishing returns moves along a spectrum, depending on the rest of your system, how "dialed in" it is (which is something that takes time after living with various components and getting the most out of them) and the nature ... | |
| Rushton's DIY approach to ultrasonic record cleaning published by Positive Feedback Thanks, both. (Rush and Oilman). I have a local contact for Elma, which is on my shortlist. Oil- I have been wading through that DIY thread for a while. Lot's to digest.best,bill hart | |
| Rushton's DIY approach to ultrasonic record cleaning published by Positive Feedback Oilman-makes sense to me. What US unit are you using? I had mentioned in another thread that having field replaceable parts would make great sense. Your 'foil test' seems to be one some manufacturers themselves use, which led me to wonder whether ... | |
| Rushton's DIY approach to ultrasonic record cleaning published by Positive Feedback Isn't the point of rotating the disc in the US cleaner to even out the effect of the standing waves? | |
| Rushton's DIY approach to ultrasonic record cleaning published by Positive Feedback Isn't there a math formula for calculating bath size, number and frequency of US transducers and surface area to be "cleaned"? I agree that multiple methods seem to work synergistically. And in exploring the industrial side of US cleaning (not vi... | |
| Rushton's DIY approach to ultrasonic record cleaning published by Positive Feedback Fantastic! Good for you. The DIY approach takes us back to the roots of the hobby. Being able to share what you have learned, via the Net, makes your efforts valuable to a far larger group of people than in the "good old days" when information was... | |
| VPI versus Ultrasonic cleaners There are literally hundreds, if not thousands of threads on the Internet about different methods of cleaning records. Leaving aside some of the more extreme methods--using hair shampoo with conditioner to reduce static or scrubbing a record with ... | |
| Your first component that was "special" Probably my first pair of Quad loudspeakers, circa 1973. They changed how I perceived recorded music. Also notable for its time was the ARC SP 3-a-1. I suspect it sounds quite dated now, but when it was new, there was really nothing like it (other... | |
| Kuzma tables/arms? Never used the "pipe bomb" but I've owned two of Kuzma's tables--the Reference and the XL--and still run the XL with a fairly early Airline arm. Build quality is exceptional, Franc is right on the front line with customers when they have issues--h... | |
| Viva, no longer a fan If fracescode’s statement of the manufacturer’s position is accurate, that not only hurts the used market for potential purchasers but limits the market for new product purchasers- the original buyer of the piece new is going to have a harder time... | |
| Viva, no longer a fan Davey- the car market may be a good example. At least it was, back when I was buying exotics. Cars sold in the States have to meet all kinds of regulatory standards-- from crash-worthiness to EPA standards. There were many instances where a very c... |