triskadecaphobic

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50 hz hum when using MC on Rega elicit Amp
More valuable info that might support the claim that the hum comes from the TT:When I disconnect the small connectors of the cartridge, the hum is gone.I verified continuity of all 4 wires:1. Red to + right2. Green to - right3. White to + left4. B... 
50 hz hum when using MC on Rega elicit Amp
Marakanetz,I thought about it and I don't think it's a problem with the caps in the phonostage DC regulator due to 2 reasons :1. I replaced them 3 years ago.2. If this was a regulation issue related to caps, the hum would be present all the time. ... 
50 hz hum when using MC on Rega elicit Amp
Marakanetz,Here are 2 images:1. A picture of the board (the right side of the picture is the phono stage)2. A drawing of the board.https://picasaweb.google.com/100352153551466589742/January29201302After viewing the drawing, do you still think that... 
50 hz hum when using MC on Rega elicit Amp
Anybody had a constant 50hz hum when using an MC cartridge ? 
Ortofon Rondo Red stylus weight
Anybody ?I bet somebody here measured the stylus force of an MC cartridge... 
Ortofon Rondo Red stylus weight
Are you saying that it was a unique defect of my ortofon gauge ?Are they good gauges in general ? 
50 hz hum when using MC on Rega elicit Amp
Hum is present all the time. 
1993 Rega Elicit Intagrated Amp MM/MC settings
That's a good question. The old elicit was a more powerful elex + a double power supply + a fancy front panel.Elex and Elicit shared the same board. The elex missed the power supply components for one of the channels so the one on the other channe... 
1993 Rega Elicit Intagrated Amp MM/MC settings
I just got a reply from Rega customer support and all 4 switches need to be set the other way in order to use MC cartridge.By the way...Rega customer support are the best I ever met.I use them for 25 years now and they are always kind and willing ... 
Rega RB300 Tonearm alignment protractor
"Umm, to make money? ;)"LOL !!!!!!!!OK...I got home and tried both incandescent and lED light.LED didn't work but incandescent worked perfect.I definitely see the lines now. They are almost stationary. Not completely stationary because I remember ... 
Rega RB300 Tonearm alignment protractor
Hmmm...interesting.So you guys are saying that this 80$ strobe light is not needed ? Why would people design this complicated device that has 2 integrated circuits if it's not needed ?I'll try incandescent light or led light and report as soon as ... 
Rega RB300 Tonearm alignment protractor
I downloaded various turntable strobe discs for 50hz and I see nothing but grey circles when turntable is running.I think it's because I have to use this device which I don't have :http://www.ebay.com/itm/KeyStrobe-turntable-strobe-plus-resin-Refe... 
Rega RB300 Tonearm alignment protractor
Thanks for the email Mr. Forbes :-) 
Rega RB300 Tonearm alignment protractor
I tried to get the protractor from vinylengine but they don't allow me to login after I register and you must login if you want to download the protractor.Maybe they see my IP (Israel) as a security hazard :-(I need the "original rega protractor (... 
Ortofon 2M Bronze vs. Grado Reference platinum
I'm impressed by the complexity of how people here describe sound. I still need to catch up...Until then, can you please explain the term "musical". If the blue is more "musical" does it mean it's warmer and more resonant ?I'll tell you what I mis...