karl_desch
Responses from karl_desch
| Kuzma Stabi R mat? I appreciate the advice from all. @mijostyn makes a good point though about how this flexible mat is designed to work with a reflex clamp. Others have indicated that Kuzma makes an expensive ebony clamp. But I’m going to assume Incan start with... | |
| My analog journey - time for a new phono stage or? Huge fan of Pass Labs Phono preamps. Owned the XP-15 and now use an XP-27. Never listened to a Sumiko cartridge but I would also consider that a cartridge change might make a larger impact on sound quality than a phono pre. I would recommend you... | |
| Kirmuss Ultrasonic record cleaner Th OP asks a question about use of the Kirmuss and gets told to sell it. Very helpful. My friend had a Kirmuss and always drained the fluid after a session. He cleaned around once a month. That being said, if you are using it every day, I'm su... | |
| So Weird- No Stylus Contact Woofer Pumping with Hana ML and Elac PPA-2 Any way this could have something to do with the 6db boost in balanced configuration compared to the single ended? Does the woofer pump in balanced mode if the speaker is much farter away from the table? | |
| Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm Vive la diffe'rence! | |
| Can I get more out of my Koetsu ? The SoundSmith EZ mount cartridge screws are a great way to listen to how changing the effective mass of your arm changes the sound of the cartridge/arm combo. | |
| Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm To more realistically mimic the tracking geometry of the Viv, you would also have set your cartridge to the correct underhang. Might actually be a fun experiment... | |
| SME Model 15 MK2 vs Feickert Blackbird or Firebird or Sota Millennia Eclipse I say stick with your SOTA and upgrade if you want. All the tables you list, including the TechDas, are fantastic. None of them will fundamentally change what you get out of your records compared to the SOTA. I personally would think about a new... | |
| Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm I had the chance to listen to the 7” version of the Viv as well as the SME 3012 on a friends all Audio Tekne system (table was a TechDas AFV). I will just support that the Viv arms sounded fantastic in this system, nothing to make me think that i... | |
| Analog Upgrade itch @eddiechanghk sounds like you've made some excellent choices and had the benefit of listening to a lot of different gear. Hope you are loving your Stabi R. I will be receiving mine at the beginning of February. Excited to have two tonearms mounte... | |
| Flux HiFI Electronic Stylus Cleaner @dogberry appreciate the information about the Humminguru S-Duo! I currently use a HiFi Flux but after looking at the Humminguru, it does seam like a much better way to clean a stylus. Maybe when the Flux goes caput? | |
| Is there a cartridge setup specialist in Southeastern Michigan? Hi Bubba12. I live in Ann Arbor and am happy to set up your cartridge on your table. I use a variety of tools (SmarTractor, Wally reference, Wally Skater). I would do this for fun. Just PM me if interested. I do not have experience with JPI arms... | |
| Minusk platform A little tube microphonics in your phono pre? | |
| Minusk platform I use a Vibraplane which is similar to a Minus K. I agree with Mijostyn and I wouldn't worry too much about this if your Minus K is setup correctly. However, like Whart, I also use an HRS (with their non-spring loaded feet) or Symposium Svelte pl... | |
| Anyone with experience mating a Kuzma 4Point 9 tonearm to a SME 15 turntable ? Thom Makris at Galibier Designs can give you excellent advice about Kuzma arms on non Kuzma tables. |