williewonka
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| Choosing a new phono cartridge @slaw - one last comment - stylus types "finer" than elliptical (e.g. shibata and contact line) require very precise setup. Paper type protractors will not provide the required precision - mirrored protractors like the Mint Best protractor should ... | |
| Sota Sapphire what cables? If you want really great cables take a look at the KLE Innovations products.I’ve tried every IC from the gZero2, up to the gZero20, which is an excellent cable.But every cable from the gzero3 on up will outperform most other cables on the marketHe... | |
| Tweeter Blown OR Crossover? How to check? The polarity DOES matter - because you could connect the tweeter out of phase with the main driver - then it would really mess with the phase of the other speaker and they would never sound right.So make sure you record which wire goes to which t... | |
| Choosing a new phono cartridge @slaw - I'd never heard of Axel before, but it appears they provide similar services.Soundsmith now has their own carts, as well as the repair side of the business.I purchased a Denon 103 from Soundsmith that they had "tweaked" - it has a ruby ca... | |
| Choosing a new phono cartridge Scooter, ever considered having soundsmith replace the cantilever/stylus with something that will improve the resolution of the dynavector?Their TOTL stylus is superb and a ruby or boron cantilever will improve the sound.Their more advanced stylus... | |
| Magnepan vs B&W: Same specs, different bass? Also, "conventional" speakers sounds as though they have more bass if they have a rear port and postioned close to a corner - it reflects off the wall/corner.My current speakers were quite good in a smaller room, but now they are in a larger room ... | |
| Magnepan vs B&W: Same specs, different bass? As Kijanki said, speaker placement is responsible for the aparant differences you hear.Maggie’s require lots of space compared to more conventional speaker types. The placement from the back wall and sidewalls is critical for optimal performanceRe... | |
| Speaker Jumpers - Same Brand as Speaker Cables? Take a look at this threadBinding Post Jumpers - New Product!!!https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/binding-post-jumpers-new-productRegards | |
| cartridge repair....repair service center needed Checkout soundsmith. Great stylus and cantilever replacement options.Regards | |
| Tube integrated Take a look at Pete McAllister's web sitehttp://www.mcalisteraudio.com.Heard a couple of models recently and they are extremely detailed and dynamic with amazing clarity.One drawer back - he makes everything himself, including transformers, so he... | |
| What do you think of your Soundsmith Cartridge I have a SS modified Denon 103. Their cantilevers and stylus combos are first class, but any stylus type finer than elyptical does require extremely precise setup.Once that is done, even the very affordble 103 sounds magnificent.Regards - Steve | |
| Entering the world of audio, help with first setup- speakers to pair with Peachtree 220SE +1 for taking your amp to the audition + take you speaker cables as well | |
| Quick Speaker Cable Connector Question @will62 - ALL bananas should be exactly 4mm The KLEI bananas are the same size as those by Audio Quest and many others.They are "snug" fitting but should NOT require any appreciable force to insert them - just use correct alignment.For attaching t... | |
| Missing Link @jbhiller - there are a couple out there that I like and they range in budgetAnti Cables has some nice looking cables - $180US - I like the braided geometry...http://anticables.com/power-cords#!/Level-1-Classic-Series-Power-Cords/p/14644821/catego... | |
| Quick Speaker Cable Connector Question Take a look at these threads...https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/how-much-difference-could-a-simple-banana-plug-make?highlight...https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/binding-post-jumpers-new-product?highlight=KLE%2BInnovations%...I would no... |