ptmconsulting
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| Phono stages belong to which tier? I would probably suggest adding the Hagerman Trumpet to the list, perhaps as a 1's tier if you don't need a step-up for your cartridge and 2nd tier if you do. It just doesn't have the gain for LOMC's, but otherwise is a superb phono stage. | |
| Choke regulation vs power conditioner My phono stage is also choke regulated (Hagerman Trumpet). I've had several different types of power conditioners through my system to check them out in different places and the Trumpet sounds best directly into the wall. I don't think choke regul... | |
| Power Cables which take the soundstage back PC's are icing on the cake. Yes, I've heard differences in cords. I've built several flavors of cords. I've done a shootout of different brands, low and high priced. They certainly CAN make a difference, but sometimes the differences are subtle fl... | |
| Any tweaks recommded for under cd player? Rollerblocks of any kind have always worked well under the transports and CD players I've tried them on. They provide some isolation while enhancing a clean and crisp sound, kind of like spikes in that way but with built in vibration control to bo... | |
| Hi Output MC cartridge recommendations? Definitely look into the DV 20X-H. It's DV's best HO cartridge currently.I had one for a long time and loved it. I only replaced it with a very slightly used Dynavector XX1 high output. This was the predecessor to the XX2, which sadly only comes i... | |
| Uses for "tape-out" on a preamp Headphone amp feedOr to connect to my RTR tape deck (yes, I actually still use this from time to time) | |
| To mod or not to mod, dac is the question I have certainly done my share of mods and totally agree with Undertow. First, if you're going to do any mods it is only going to be cost effective in the long run if you do them yourself. You can usually get back the extra price of parts but can ... | |
| How to convert VPI turntable to banlanced? The best way to burn in tonearm wire is NOT by playing records.Get some solid core copper wire about the guage of the cartridge pinouts. Connect this to 2 male RCA jacks. Plug these jacks into your CD player and the bare wire ends into your cartri... | |
| Best Power cord for McCormack DNA 225 or 250 I've tried quite a few different cords in my DNA .5 and found that the best, by far was the Kaplan copper cord, available from www.tweekgeek.com | |
| Morch Moerch UP4 or DP6 Can't say that I've heard both, but the biggest advantage of the DP6 over the UP4 is that it is a unipivot with lateral stabilization, pseudo captured. Meaning that it doesn't rock from side to side like all unipivots do.I do own the DP6 and am ve... | |
| Scotch? No thanks. Whats the best Vodka.? I tried the Debowa Polish oak vodka that Mariusz brought to a meeting once and it was superb. There's a little piece of oak floating in it that gives it a nice golden color. I am a Belvedere fan, but this was just tasty. If you can find it you sho... | |
| Best Alternatives to Black Gate Caps Try Nichicon's | |
| Dynavector XX2MK2 vs. Soundsmith "The Voice" Thom's comments on the XX2 match my experience. I went from a 20X-H to an XX1-H (the precursor to the XX2) and although I did get more refinement and texture I definitely lost some punch and dynamics. I do plan on putting the old 20X-H back into t... | |
| How much difference does a phono stage make? The phono stage is the weak link in most analogue chains. Get the best you can stretch to afford. | |
| Dynavector XX2MK2 vs. Soundsmith "The Voice" Are you looking for more of "the same" or are you looking for a change of some sore. Dyna's seem to have a house sound that just gets better as you go up the line. It's similar but just "more".Don't know about the voice, but I bet it would be a di... |