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| "Making Mono" for checking Azimuth Peter, is your Teres TT a unipivot? I have a VPI Classic which is a unipivot. I adjust azimuth using a tiny bubble level which is part of the stuff in my protractor kit. I also use the Sound Smith couter-intuitive device to fine tune VTF and azimu... | |
| Thoughts on Audio Research D70 Sbrown, I just replaced the 6550 in the power supply of my CD-8. ARC sold me a 6550 WE. No idea what it is, but if ARC sells it, I'm not worried. | |
| How and when to check stylus condition. Sent the carty back to Sound Smith. Spoke to Peter Ledermann. He cautioned that it is likely the carty may need a "re-tread" with that many hours. As mentioned above, playing the carty with a worn out stylus can damage my LPs. Will report back on ... | |
| Sound Smith Phono Pre Attenuators Received and returned the attenuators. Sorry to report that there was no improvement, if anything I lost dynamics, range and depth. | |
| Dynavector 20XL-2 vs. Soundsmith Zypher DV 20X2 vs Zephyr update. Yesterday I swapped out my Zephyr to get it retipped. I slid the DV 20X2 H back on. I confirm my earlier posts. The DV is a nice sounding cartridge, but it just doesn't have the resolving power of the Zephyr, particularly... | |
| Paradigm Signature S2 v3 vs S4 v2 Thanks Vic for the thoughts. I'll have to look around for some local hi-end shops where I can meaningfully compare speakers. Problem is there aren't that many which carry brands that I know. For example, I think the only Vandy dealer near me is in... | |
| Dynavector 20XL-2 vs. Soundsmith Zypher The Zephyr is simply more detailed, better bass slam and just sounds better. This shouldn't be a big surprise because it is reputed that Harry Weisberg and Peter Ledermann sllegedly collaborated on the design of the Zephyr. Also, the Zephyr is an ... | |
| Tracking force and Unipivot tonearms Hey guys, my last post was fascitious (sp?). Yes, it's true that the JMW wand is a challenge to set up properly. And oftentimes, carty compatibility may be an issue, as per my older threads. But right now, I am running my Classic with a VPI Zephyr... | |
| Tracking force and Unipivot tonearms Stringreen, I think we both own the VPI classic with the 10.5i wand. I upgraded my want to the Classic 3 wand.Sorry to be argumentative, but Audiofiel is correct. When playing vinyl, I can only listen for 5 or 6 hours straight while working on my ... | |
| Paradigm Signature S2 v3 vs S4 v2 Interesting post. The S2 and S4 both use the same Be tweeter. However, the S4 has more woofers than the S2. Just from listening to folks talk, my understanding is that the main difference between the v2 and v3 is that the midrange and woofer drive... | |
| Dynavector 20XL-2 vs. Soundsmith Zypher I own a DV 20X2 H and a Zephyr. The DV is my backup carty. I spin my vinyl on a VPI Classic (w/Classic 3 wand). The DV is very nice. That's why I couldn't let it go. But push come to shove, I think the Zephyr is a better sounding carty. Maybe it w... | |
| Usher 8571 DMD vs Be-10 Saum, sorry to rock the boat, but you should give a listen to the Paradigm Signature 8s (v3). They have one of the best Be tweeters in the industry, are unbelievably well built and sound great. You should check out the reviews. I saw a Steven Ston... | |
| Do tube amps benefit from using APS? Cool!! The audio buddy who recommended the power distribution upgrade has told me a "bizillion" times that I would be stunned by the differnce in sound quality. Sounds like you have a similar view, but going the PP route. Don't know if it makes a ... | |
| ARC PH7 Owners is it worth updating to new 5881 I own an ARC PH-7 w/ 5881 upgrade. Not a hint of trouble. It sounds great. | |
| Classic 3 and Zephyr You're doing something wrong. I own a Classic 1 w/ Classic 3 wand upgrade. I also use the SS Zephyr. I'm looking at my set up now as I write this post. The front face of the Zephyr is set back maybe a millimeter from the front end of the wand. Ple... |