wlutke
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| Audio Research Ref 3 set display off/on. Maybe it's just mine then. Stereo mode works fine. In mono when I tip the balance in either direction it lowers the volume in both channels. Thanks for the info, though I was hoping it was normal for the Ref 3:( | |
| Audio Research Ref 3 set display off/on. Have you tried it? Please do and report back. | |
| Audio Research Ref 3 set display off/on. My Ref 3 always powers up with the display on and always has. It's the display buzzing that is not normal. For kicks try setting the Ref 3 to mono and use the balance control. Now THAT is a messed up situation. | |
| Amp "timing" ? Some amp /speaker combinations can sound plodding. It’s often referred to as slow in the bass. An analogy might be running in a pool vs on deck. The beats are on time but without speed or agility in a musical sense. | |
| No love for 70's guitar bands? I was in my twenties and liked them. The alternative was disco. | |
| What define "musicality" ? And what constitute "musicality" in audio ? If the music sweeps me into it I call it musical. If everything sounds perfect but lacks involvement I call it technical. With the right balance the two work together. A component can be more accurate, balanced, dynamic ... but does it make me f... | |
| Did I just make my audio system too sensitive after adding a Herron VTPH-2A preamp? Soundsmith is moving their old lineup with deep discounts. Judging by my MIMC Star, the price/performance ratio will be very difficult to meet or beat. https://www.musicdirect.com/phono-cartridges/soundsmith-zephyr-mimc-star-phono-cartridge | |
| Did I just make my audio system too sensitive after adding a Herron VTPH-2A preamp? I have the $3500 Herron also for two months now. Super phono pre. I think it's showing you what "just isn't right" with your old $400 phono pre and revealing what's wrong upstream. My surface and groove are still dead silent (Rega RP-10 and Aph... | |
| Can we start a thread for folks who run a SET amp with a subwoofer or two? I built Bottlehead 2A3's, Madisound BK-16's with Fostex drivers, super tweeters and added a Mirage SA-8 sub. The sub makes it a party system. Just add beer. | |
| Phono Protractor. Recommendations? louisl,Your spec is most likely 258 mm. Remove the arm and measure pivot spike to spindle center for the actual. | |
| Phono Protractor. Recommendations? I have the Mint, the Geo disc, The Feickert and the paper ones from Vinyl Engine.https://www.vinylengine.com/cartridge-alignment-protractors.shtmlThe Mint is the most exacting for overhang if your Pivot to Spindle is spot on but useless for alignm... | |
| WHAT TURNTABLE? Love my RP10. I had VPI for 20 years. Nice table but I will never own another PITA unipivot. Ever. Even for free. | |
| Too good to be true? Mine's going nowhere for a long, long time. I've had Sumo, Bryston, Classe, Audio Research and Ayre. This is the one. Balls, finesse, presence, extension, transparency, ease. With my 90 dB Acoustic Zen Crescendo 2's, it's perfect for a condo. | |
| New Rega Planer 8 (P8) Turntable - Apheta 2 Cartridge Combo - Thoughts I've been following this thread with interest because I never got that vinyl rush either. I started with a VPI as well. September I upgraded to a Rega RP-10 with Apheta 2. It was a solid performer, interesting but lackluster. At 120 plays thin... | |
| Unexpected Tom Petty "stamper" discovery I just checked and I have that album on Backstreet Records with the inscribed deadwax. It's also gold embossed on the cover "MCA 37239". Am I rich? |