islandmandan
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| MintLP/Dynavector 17D3 question I have just re-done my Scout/Dynavector XX2MKII with my 62 year old eyes. I use a combination of the 4x lighted glass, or a 10x loupe with all the lighting I can muster in the room, plus a mini Maglite to shine directly where needed. For some view... | |
| MintLP revisited The problem was in that I failed to achieve the effective length and alignment with the cartridge parallel to the headshell. Even though the stylus lined up properly on all alignment points, without having the cartridge straight to begin with , th... | |
| JMW tonearm repair? The center post the uni-pivot sits on is very, very hard. It's doubtful that it was bent. More likely, the balancing weight was turned enough to unbalance the tonearm, making azimuth canted to one side. As Johnbrown said, take a close look at the ... | |
| May go back to Tannoys, which Monitor Gold for Me? Hi Shad, The subs you mention would most likely cost as much as some nice Tannoys, I think. Besides, I still wouldn't have Tannoys again, which is the whole point of the excersize. I would dearly like to hear what 12" Monitor Golds would sound lik... | |
| May go back to Tannoys, which Monitor Gold for Me? Thank you, Johnk. I looked at those, but my wife would have a fit if I brought those utilitarian-looking speakers to my living (listening) room. Going to take some doing to get the right ones for the right price, I'm afraid. Regards, Dan | |
| VPI JMW-9 to JMW-9 SIGNATURE upgrade pros and cons They are very easy to install. The little things come on a very thin transparent film. For cartridge/headshell, there are three attached to the film, and the configuration will fit many applications. In the event it doesn't, they provide a small t... | |
| VPI JMW-9 to JMW-9 SIGNATURE upgrade pros and cons Mapleshade is well known for their footers and spikes. They have made a very small version, the Nanomount, that goes between the cartridge and headshell, and another set that goes between the arm mounting flange and the plinth. The idea is to drai... | |
| VPI JMW-9 to JMW-9 SIGNATURE upgrade pros and cons The Signature arm is, in my opinion, worth the money. You've already gotten the ring clamp, now you might as well hear what your table and cartridge can really do. I recommend using Mapleshade Nanomounts also, and since you will have to do your se... | |
| Are you in a MUSIC CLUB yet? I posted a thread on the club forum two or more years ago seeking like-minded folks here on Whidbey Island, (Wa. State), but got no response. Anyone out there in this area yet? Dan | |
| Feeding my system 4 Adcom 555's & 1 GFA-545 If it can be managed without too much trouble, run at least one dedicated line for your audio system. Two would be better, one for the audio, and one for the video. I ran one line, 10 gauge wire on a 20 amp breaker, that feeds two outlets. The out... | |
| How can you not have multichannel system So true, Elevick. I now have all the formats working to my great satisfaction, and being able to choose different formats to suit my mood is invaluable to me. Integrating a dedicated two-channel system into a multi-channel system is somewhat more ... | |
| What loading do you use on your Dynavector XX2MKII Recently added 47ohm DIY resistors (thanks, Tvad!), and cartridge loading is now perfect. Once again, thanks to members for giving a helping hand when one is needed. Sure adds to the enjoyment of this great hobby! Regards to all, and Happy New Year! | |
| Dynaudio S3.4 vs S5.4 Hi, I have owned a pair of 5.4's for about three years now, and still love them. My system has improved so much since acquiring them, they just kept sounding better and better as the system grew around them. I first heard the 3.4's, and thought th... | |
| What loading do you use on your Dynavector XX2MKII Hi Mcdonald43, I have not noticed a drop in gain, just a more neutral frequency balance. Regards,Dan | |
| What loading do you use on your Dynavector XX2MKII Hi Lewm, For speakers I'm using Dynaudio Contour 5.4's. I don't honestly know if this makes a difference, but I am using a passive pre, a Sonic Euphoria, that may have something to do with my loading preference. Music sounds more of a neutral freq... |