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| SME 30/2 Controller Thanks Pete do you know the type of oil for the shaft or get that from SME ? Is there a way to gage if shaft needs oil ? 1 drop on motor even after no use since 2009? | |
| SME 30/2 Controller Thanks for input. Everything is wrapped in plastic so maybe belt is fine. Table is 2004 model. As to weather locked down properly not sure. I have not removed it yet. I’m waiting for cartridge. I did notice a small amount of oil around top plat... | |
| SME 30/2 Controller Thanks for info. It was my understanding that the new controllers offered better speed control and sounded better. Is this not the case ? My Koetsu Rosewood sig is being rebuilt and will be back in 3-4 months. I now know it’s a low compliance ca... | |
| SME 30/2 Controller SME not getting back to me. Distributor has no number and so far no response. Cant find a SME dealer. Hoped some one would have an answer. Music Direct sell but has no knowledge either. | |
| Harbeth 40.3 XD versus Harbeth 40.2 What audio company doesn’t upgrade and offer new development? The Harbeth 40 series is not outdated or obsolete at any series level. Each iteration is different but not improved iMO. One may prefer a series that’s older. Your equipment, room, a... | |
| Harbeth 40.3 XD versus Harbeth 40.2 I have spent time with 40.2 AE and the 40.3XD. It’s as though the .1 to the .2 has taken a small step again. XD has a tad more detail and the bass seems a tad tighter. It’s as though the tweeter is playing a bit further down. It’s very subtle cha... | |
| Bricasti M1 vs DCS Debussy The MDx upgrade in my system was huge improvement. Every aspect was improved in my M1. Most startling change was image improvement. Depth, width, and height is now just fantastic. Nothing about the MDx upgrade was subtle. My M1 had the 1.3(?) fir... | |
| Bricasti M1 vs DCS Debussy I have an old DCS Elgar/Purcell combo that has served me well for over 15 years. Love the sound as its faults are to the warm or soft side. Picked up a Bricasti M1 and was blown away at how good it is. In fact I am committed to it and I have sen... | |
| Used audiophile preamp I owned both ET5 and ET7 and in my opinion ET7 is a improvement over the ET5. In many ways there is no comparison. Improved clarity, dynamics, staging, imaging, and noise floor. Top end extension on ET7 really shines and is sweet. ET7 series 2 has... | |
| VAC Phi 300.1a Single Channel Ground Loop Hum I have Aviors and used WATT Puppies for years. No tube amps likes to drive 4 to 2 ohm dips? I have used many tube amps over the years. While tube Amps are not as tight or dynamic on the bottom end as solid state, I still prefer them. The trade off... | |
| Harbeth Love and your experiences Have multiple systems, and one of them is Harbeth based. I had the SHL5 and sold them for the plus version. Improvement in bass alone was worth the change. The over all performance was tighter and better integration of drivers,and bit more extende... | |
| Help! Best amp for Rockport Aviors? I just got a pair of of Aviors. I laughed at hot treble post. Just to get up and running I threw a crappy integrated on the Aviors. Put all my past speakers to shame( I have owned dozens if not more!). My intent is not to take them all the way. I... | |
| The one component that you wish you had not bought The KR 842 tube based amplifier. Stuck with it to this day. No support from KR when the transformer blew,so I'm got stuck with a worthless amp. I keep in the attic as a reminder to never buy anything from them again! Average sound at best and garb... | |
| Harbeth SHL5 vs SHL5 PLUS Image size is tough for me to comment on because of my set up.The plus is a bit better focused as a result of its improved extension and overall improved clarity.The height is improved, as a result the cymbals hang higher and pin point a tad bette... | |
| Harbeth SHL5 vs SHL5 PLUS I have had both plus and original SHL5.All things being equal the difference I hear are as follows: 1) top end a bit more extended and clearer. Enough so that older model is more forgiving. 2) midrange a bit less fuzzy and a bit more snap. 3) bass... |