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How to eliminate popping noises from ac supply?
I actually used to have serious problems with this before I got the Furutech. I've not had an issue with the Furutech since I got it a couple of years ago. I very much doubt that's the problem, but if all else fails, that's something to try. Thank... 
How to eliminate popping noises from ac supply?
No, not on the same circuit, although they would share a common ground in the panel. These noises are coming from light switches and other sources, I have even heard it when something switches on in my cd player! This has me stumped. Thanks for yo... 
How to tell if lp is recorded with phase reversed?
As usual, excellent information from all, thanks for sharing. Tbg, I also don't know how PS Audio accomplishes the inversion. All I know is its performance for me has been very good. I know as in all other aspects of audio equipment, that there is... 
How to tell if lp is recorded with phase reversed?
Thanks to all for sharing your knowledge with me. This seems a difficult parameter to pin down, which I thought might be the case. Trial and error (try it you might like it), scenario. Thanks again, Dan 
What's the limit for cart upgrade/VPI Scout?
Hi Jeff, sent email to you already, but I realized I didn't address the GCPH issue. I think they are a real bargain-I got mine here on A'gon for 600 bucks, in brand new condidition. It sounds extemely good, depending on recording, even besting my ... 
What's the limit for cart upgrade/VPI Scout?
I forgot to address the tt set-up issue, I don't know of anyone in my area that's reputed to be a set-up guru. I live on Whidbey Island, about 100 miles N.W. of Seattle. If there is somebody out there in this area, I would like to hear about it. I... 
What's the limit for cart upgrade/VPI Scout?
Wow, I really hit paydirt on this thread! Thanks Jonathan, and Doug, and Kehut, and dodgealum, and Dave, for your contributions to my continuing education in things vinyl. I have been thinking about getting a speed controller, but the two most rec... 
What's the limit for cart upgrade/VPI Scout?
Hello, Arnold. I'm not a very good person to ask much of in the way of vinyl, as I just got back into this side of the playback chain after leaving it behind 18 years ago, in the hopes that digital had all the answers. It turns out that analogue i... 
What's the limit for cart upgrade/VPI Scout?
Thanks, Doug for your kind reply. You told me essentially what I expected to hear. I am getting really good performance out of this set-up now, by the way, after placing a Brightstar Audio BigRock under the table, and spring suspension under that,... 
Anyone else using SR Tesla?
Hello Ken (I'm assuming that is your name), I just today made arrangements with the Cable Co. to audition the Tesla. Going from Kalidescope X2 ic's and Res. Ref. FX speaker to whatever they decide to send me. They will know what's appropriate. Dri... 
why don't they get it?
To Dupzyk, where were you a few years ago when I was shopping for a new mate? I'm lucky, my wife is wonderful, but she just doesn't get audio. Oh well, you can't have it all, I guess. Dan 
PS Audio GCPH comments-opinions
Hi all, just bought a GCPH from a fellow A'goner for $600, which I thought was a pretty good deal. I haven't recieved it yet, but I'm sure it will be a keeper. After buying a PS Audio Soloist in-wall unit, I was amazed at the build quality for a p... 
Review: Dynaudio Confidence C2 Speaker
Hi, I enjoyed your review on the C2's. I also had B&W's, an early set of Tannoy Monitor Golds, and others that don't deserve mention. I was on the upgrade path, going to buy more B&W's, but I got a listen to Dynaudio's Contour 3.4's, and f... 
Speaker cables for Dynaudio Contour 3.4?
I'm using Synergistic Research Resolution Reference FX speaker cables as recommended by Ted Denney III, their lead designer, on my Contour 5.4's. He assured me they would make an unbelievable difference, and it was no idle boast, my system now sou... 
Review: Dynaudio Contour S3.4 Speaker
Hi, I fell in love with the Dynaudio sound at a dealer, the S3.4's. I was in the process of buying B&W 804's at the time, but couldn't settle for less. At about this time, the dealer in question re-acquired the Wilson line, so they had to drop...