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| Scout drive upgrade Hello Paul, I have solved the speed problem with the addition of a used PS Audio P-300. It stabilizes the voltage provided to the motor, $400. I wound up getting the 300RPM motor as well, which helped. I tried converting to string drive, but gave ... | |
| McIntosh MC-2100 -- Aragon 2004 MKII ... upgrade? Hi Dusty, I have the Aragon 3002, which is a more powerful version of your amp, and until I had the internal parts upgraded (Blackgate caps, etc.), it didn't sound that good to me. The A3CR might be a better option. You have the option of putting ... | |
| help me remove noise from my vinyl setup The only way I have been able to reduce surface noise, other than playing clean records, is to make sure all set up parameters are as good as can be. The more perfect the set up, the lower the surface noise floor. It requires the right tools, and ... | |
| wbt terminals? The plastic is a European requirement for electrical products, and serves no real useful function that I can see, other than compiance with regulations in Europe.Dan | |
| cleaning the pins of NOS tubes...bad idea? I just ordered it, and what you are getting is a bottle of the original G100 formula of ProGold, with cleaning bruhes and applicators. I haven't found the G100 available in any other form, I like it better than their current available cleaning pro... | |
| Re-Foam Kit for ML Monolith Available? If they don't have what you need, try Speakerex in Florida. They, from what I just saw on WooferRepair.com, carry a much larger line of replacement parts.Good luck,Dan | |
| Other than music, why are you an audiophile? Besides providing a good listening experience, there is much to know and learn, especially if you re-enter the vinyl world after a long absence, and didn't know much when you left it. If you've gotten used to a quality listening experience with di... | |
| cleaning the pins of NOS tubes...bad idea? I'm not a tube old-timer, but I clean my tube pins with either Caig Pro gold, Flitz, or whatever appropriate product at hand. I then apply a thin layer of contact enhancer, in this case Sil-clear, fine silver paste to insure best contact. As elsew... | |
| Turnable Rack Vibration I earlier in this thread recommended the Target wall shelf, only bcause it works, and it's cheap (relatively). To level the top shelf, I placed a 3/16" thick! steel bar behind it, with a backing of sorbothane. It pissed me off, I thought the damne... | |
| Turnable Rack Vibration All very good points, Ns. The wall mount is the easiest, most effective (for the price) solution. I considered it worth a try in Neil's situation, first without the wall-mount. I have seen this method used on top of racks and table supports that w... | |
| Tubes vs. solid state. I just bought a Sophia Baby Amplifer, my first tube amp, and was surprised at how good it sounded. I replaced all the caps and installed new Cardas RCA inputs, and yesterday built a 10' power cord for it. Shockingly sweet, powerful, you know the r... | |
| Turnable Rack Vibration I have a modest analog front end, but I have been able to maximize it's performance with isolation. You may be able to use your granite slab to do this. I use a Brightstar Audio BigRock2, (a sandbox, basically), which is supported by four steel co... | |
| Head Phone Amp for Sennheiser HD 580 Try and pick up a used X-Can V2 by Musical Fidelity. Should be reasonable here on A'gon, I drive my HD 600's with one, and it's very listenable. There are newer varieties of them, and, they are going to sound better, but then they will cost more, ... | |
| purchasing a Scout/Scoutmaster: need input please Looks like I gave some bum info on this thread. They say the mind is the first to go, or is it the eyesight? I forgot. I'm glad somebody set the record straight, (no pun intended).Best to all,Dan | |
| Is China Forbes pitch perfect? Not too cool, but I'd love to see China Forbes in one of those strip clubs! She looks as perfect as she sounds.Dan |