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| Integrated Amp to match with Magico A3 Ayre | |
| Contact lens cleaner for cleaning stylus cartridge ? When I spoke to Soundsmith, he recommends a small blob of Blutack to dip the stylus into.....I’ve been using this with no complaints He recommended against using Magic Eraser.....don't know why. | |
| Using Maple Butcher Block Under a Turntable nuttin'honey....just butcher block on a table. Surely you can try whatever you care to, but VPI designed solid suspension works with the block. Rid yourself of the damper feet and replace them with Bearpaws (very large brass cones...returnable ... | |
| Best connectors for XLR cables I use top Furutech on amp....Top Oyeida on pre....Furutech sounds a bit better to me. | |
| FYI if thinking about adding a Single Motor Flywheel to a VPI Prime Rim Drive ..... I use Cardas Blocks to elevate the motor assembly so that it properly meets my Classic platter. (all positive additives to my original Superscoutmaster) | |
| Any real sonic improvement using 2 or 3 belts on VPI tables? rim drive...... | |
| to bi-wire or not? If your speaker is designed for bi-wire, the result is pretty major. Bigger, more dynamic sound stage with better base....much greater ease. | |
| vandersteen m5-hp crossover setting Kudos to JohnnyR.....the guy is always there to help...and knows everything re: this stuff. The audio world is a better place with JR around. | |
| No-one talks about Rowlands anymore Don't hear much of Rowland or Ayre as well. I've owned both and think there should be more "buz" about them. Quality products backed by quality companies. | |
| preamp inverts polarity Are the speaker connection non-standard?... If they are spades, just reverse the pos and neg. | |
| Cartridge Loading- Low output M/C Use your ears....get the sound that pleases you. I use 1000 ohms on my Ortofon. | |
| Looking to upgrade from a Plinius 9200 integrated What don't you like about your equipment?? | |
| I hate biasing! Ya'know.....there are excellent sounding solid state amps on the market now..... | |
| SACD SACD only sounds better .....sometimes. Most of mine don't/or sound as good as CD | |
| What Matters and What is Nonsense re: cables.....in my experience, cables sound different when connected to different components....its the components' reaction with the cable that makes/breaks the effect. |