jameswei
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| SME 20/2 & Graham Phantom issue Hi Dgad,I haven't really scaled up to digital imaging capability yet. (Duh.) I'll try to get a pic this weekend using my son's camera and contact you via email.Verbally, I would say that my Phantom's pivot is located at the correct position, and t... | |
| Amp suggestionsfor Wilson Watt Puppies/Sophia I have seen the WATT/Puppies at shows mated with tube amps that were relatively powerful (no low power SETs). I believe they are particularly good matches in the midrange and highs.My personal philosophy is that dynamic range is very important to ... | |
| SME 20/2 & Graham Phantom issue Just eyeballing my Phantom, I would think it should be OK if the armrest isn't straight forward. The antiskate is one of those string-and-weight assemblies, and it is actually supported by the armrest support.I had to position my arm slightly wide... | |
| Pass x600 vs. mcintosh 501 monos I have the X600s, and I like them. I find them powerful and neutral, with good extension at both frequency extremes. Notably, the highs are nice and detailed -- feathery. As Class A circuits, they consume quite a bit of wattage and run pretty hot.... | |
| Koetsu cartridges - what arms work? I don't know of any one place that describes each of the Koetsu line. I have read reviews of single Koetsu cartridges in magazines over many years. Manufacturer's/distributors' literature typically praises every product in a way that obscures diff... | |
| Koetsu cartridges - what arms work? I am quite pleased with a Koetsu Rosewood Signature on a Graham Phantom arm. I didn't try the Koetsu with other arms, so I can make no comparisons. However, I wanted this cartridge because it's a little on the lush side, like the fabled Koetsu's o... | |
| Anyone cure hum with isolation transformers? I've been able to reduce noise and cut hum using Jensen transformer isolation devices. I've observed no adverse insertion effects from these. Here's a link:http://www.jensentransformers.com/iso_aud.htmlCheck out their CI-1RR and CI-2RR products (a... | |
| What equipment or event thrust you into the hobby? My curiosity was first piqued in the mid-1960s when a department store salesman told my parents that a Magnavox console was just fine and we should forget about a bunch of exotic looking "components" that were way expensive and only for hobbyists.... | |
| Excellent turntables with threaded spindles ? VPI HW-19 Mark III | |
| what's 'Active preamp' vs 'Passive preamp'? In general usage, a passive preamp is one that does not have an amplification circuit. I.e., its volume control acts only to reduce the volume, starting from the full input signal from a source. Most sources output at high enough a level that they... | |
| Stand-alone phono amps? The Manley Steelhead is a very flexible phono amp that can switch to a line level input when desired. Sonically, I would characterize it as having quiet backgrounds and colorful dynamics. | |
| changing fuses in pass amps I'm not sure that your XA 160s have fuses. I am reproducing a few sentences from the XA 160 owner's manual:The amplifiers voltage and current rating are indicated on the rear panel. It will be either 240 volts, 220 volts, 120 volts or 100 volts, ... | |
| anyone care to comment re: WP-8? I thought the review was artfully written.Obviously, the reviewer wanted to laud the speaker while reserving the highest praise for Wilson's higher priced (presumably better?) systems, as well as for the inevitable W/P 9s, 10s, 11s, etc. yet to co... | |
| Auto lift for VPI Scout? Consider getting an Expressimo Lift second hand. | |
| Tonearm DIN question Would the item below satisfy your requirements?http://www.amazon.com/Adapter-PS2-Mini-Din-6in/dp/B000BSHJ5K/ref=sr_1_21/102-8124682-0500152?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1178633622&sr=1-21 |