islandmandan
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| Need help setting up MC cartridge phono-stage First off, did you follow the directions on hooking it all up? It sounds as if you have negelected to ground the turnable to the Bellari. There should be a supplied grond wire with the turntable, hook it to the ground lug on both the table and Bel... | |
| Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Any experiences? I agree, you should have high expectations. I haven't heard any of Dan Wright's amps, but judging by my SWP 9.0 SE phono stage, you won't be disappointed. Their power amps are highly regarded, so I would guess you will be very much satisfied.Regar... | |
| Need advise on speaker upgrade You might consider something in the Dynaudio line. Their small speakers are noted for their great sounding bass output, which belies their size, and their power-handling abilities. While many speakers in their line-up are priced in the tens of tho... | |
| Plinth mass vs. Foundation mass A compact method of isolating is to use a wall-mount platform. In this way, floor-borne vibrations are mostly eliminated. The use of an isolation platform, such as a sand box, or other will provide mass. The secondary platform can then be isolated... | |
| Audioquest blue cable? I know nothing of the cables you've asked of, but I am wondering what island you are from?Regards,Dan (Whidbey Island) | |
| conrad johnson mv60 retube My experience with changing small tubes in my amp (not a c-j, but a VAC PA 35.35), was not a small improvement. I changed the EH 12AU7's and 12AT7's for NOS Telefunken 12AU7's and 12AT7's. For me, a very worthwhile improvement.Regards,Dan | |
| Dynavector 20XL-2 vs. Soundsmith Zypher Hi Dodgealum When I had my Scout at its best, the performance did not in any way reflect on the limitations of the table. Rather, it emphasized its' strenghs. I had, though, done many things to help its performance. Extensive isolation, 300rpm mot... | |
| First home theater. HELP I wound up with a five channel amp, and a two channel amp. The two channel amp drives the two front channels. The five channel drives the center (bi-amped due to extra channels), and the surrounds. For two channel listening, I have a passive pre, ... | |
| Headshell Washers : Nylon or Stainless Steel? I dont' know if it makes any real difference or not. However, I've been using brass screws and washers. If you are concerned about torque, Albert Porter is selling a tool that sets the torque. I don't know how it works exactly, but if Albert's sel... | |
| Ground loop related to VPI SDS/motor at 45 rpm? That sounds as if it could be motor noise. If it only does it when the stylus is in the groove, I doubt it's a ground loop. At 45rpm, the noise is brought up to the hearing threshold. I didn't have the SDS with my Scout, but I did have quite a bit... | |
| Dynavector 20XL-2 vs. Soundsmith Zypher You might consider a Dynavector XX2MKII. I used one for several years in my Scout Signature. It's a superb cartridge, I'm still using it in my project Garrard 401/Dynavector 501 tonearm, with even better results, but it worked great in the Scout, ... | |
| Upgrade Suggestions My suggestion would be to upgrade your cartridge. I have been using a Dynavector XX2MKII for several years now, in a Scout Signature, and now a DIY Garrard 401/Dynavector DV 501 tonearm. The results have been outstanding. I think the XX2MKII is th... | |
| Next Upgrade Help Having used a modded Aragon 3002 (300Wpc), which was a very good sounding amp, I switched to tubes, a VAC PA 35.35, for a considerable uptick in sound quality. I can't comment on how such an amp would match up with your speakers, but I do know a b... | |
| Music Matters 7 - Seattle Hello, I wish I had made it to this occaison, but I missed it. I have purchased several pieces of gear at Definitve, and it's always fun to go in there and just drool. I've been meaning to get back to their Roosevelt store (that's where I've alway... | |
| EL34 upgrade The price on Gold Lion reissue KT 77 quads was $180, plus tax and shipping, when I bought mine. They were a substantial improvement on the Groove Tube Mullard EL 34 reissues I had bought previously. I've used EH EL34's and Winged "C". The Mullards... |