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| LOMC... phono stage okay, but which cart? I have an older XX1 (which preceeded the XX2), so my comments may not totally apply. I moved from a well loved 20X because I got a can't miss deal on this baby (it was literally sitting in a drawer and forgotten for 8 years and wasn't fully broken... | |
| Is too much power in an amp really a problem? Extra reserve power can be a blessing with inefficient speakers. However, extra care is definitely warranted. An inadvertant dropped stylus, or turning on the DAC after the preamp and amp can all to easily blow your speakers.So, if you're feeling ... | |
| Which of the Audiogon advertised interconnects? I can't speak for all of them you list, but what I heard with the MAC Palladious I liked a lot.Bob | |
| Dynavector DV 20X-L -- which MM will better it? I've had a 20X-H for several years and recently replaced it with a very lightly used XX1-H (yes, they made a high output version of this). The XX1 is now updated to the XX2 in the DV line.Now I know this isn't a MM, but I can say that there is muc... | |
| VPI Scout "tweaks" A penny is the cheap DIY solution. Now a cryo'ed penny ...Bob | |
| In the Air tonight DRUMS - phil collins on LP Phil was quite good and unique in his prime (aka Brand X) and probably still is to some degree. But we all mellow and change over time, so he's not nearly as adventerous.Of course, you can't write a pop song in 11/8, so his technical drumming on t... | |
| Upgrade for users of 1/2" mylar belt The rsponse I got on DIY Audio was that these things are probably custome manufactured for the TT designers and not stocked somewhere.There was also another interesting observation that I feel should be passed on. The mylar belt will definitely be... | |
| need help on transparent sounding 12au7 tubes Been through a whole lot of 12AU7's recently on a "quest" of sorts. I finally settled on the RCA triple mica black plate 5814's. They seem to do it all.The Mullards definitely have an appeal, and do sound different from most other tubes. However t... | |
| Upgrade for users of 1/2" mylar belt I've posted a question in a few places on where I can find an online site that sells spindles that I may be able to use for the mylar tape. I'll update here if I locate a source. My web search didn't uncover anything of use (a lot of hits on chair... | |
| Upgrade for users of 1/2" mylar belt No doubt you are right, about both the silk vs mylar improvement and the stickiness and dust/hair collecting aspect. Unfortunately I have a VPI morot and spindle, so it's pinched and not flat. So I can't use the mylar solution for now.Would that I... | |
| Headphone amp advice It's a little late, but one of the tubed head amps I'm looking to build (you can also buy them pre-built) is the Millet Mini-Max. They come up for sale on Head-fi fairly regularly. Lots of good word on these with the 600's, which I also own.Enjoy,Bob | |
| Who's modded modified speaker's cross -over? If you're looking to save some $$$ I would suggest replacing the tweeter caps first. They're usually smaller values than the bass caps, which tend to rise in price as you get bigger and bigger. You'll probably hear the most improvements there. I a... | |
| Who's modded modified speaker's cross -over? If you're looking to save some $$$ I would suggest replacing the tweeter caps first. They're usually smaller values than the bass caps, which tend to rise in price as you get bigger and bigger. You'll probably hear the most improvements there. I a... | |
| Upgrade for users of 1/2" mylar belt There was a posting over at Audio Asylum that speaks to treating silk thread with an auto parts belt treatment spray, making it tackier and able to grip better with little slippage. Here's the content of the relevent information, including a good ... | |
| Which Power Cords: I Need Some Informed Guidance A few things to note if you're going to DIY your own cables, and I've found from practical experience that these tend to be fundamental and similar whether constructing an interconnect or a power cord:- the type of metal matters (silver vs copper ... |