tcbrinkley
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| Looking for the best Preamp with a phono circuit built in Manual volume means the AI has two volume knobs, one for each L&R channel, so they are also the balance control. I used to have one and it quickly became second nature to turn them together. I’ll also add my vote for the ARC SP9 III, great pre... | |
| Digital Microscope advice SRA Also...just for fun I measured a few regular and 180 gram records and saw an average thickness difference of around .6 mm in a range from 1mm to .25 mm.On a 9” arm .6mm height difference equals a change of .15 degrees (.12 degrees on a 12 inch a... | |
| Digital Microscope advice SRA Others can debate the value and effectiveness, but to specifically answer your question about using a digital microscope, here’s a 5 min video by Mike Fremer who I consider a premier expert https://youtu.be/otysEyET6yEYou might also enjoy and lear... | |
| 1K sleeper MC cart? Soundsmith is introducing new versions of their carts and there are great deals on the old versions at Music Direct, Elusive Disk, Upscale Audio, etc.The Otello, Carmen and Zephyr MkIII are all now under $1k and the $2k Zephyr MIMC is down to $1,2... | |
| Thoughts on VTA...... On a 9” arm you need to raise or lower the arm pivot point by 4mm to change SRA by 1 degree. Mike Fremer says he sets his with an average record and leaves it alone since the thickness variance causes changes in small fractions of a degree. | |
| LS50 Wireless fail, or is old gear that good? You make a good point about the difference in speakers. I also tried a pair of Thiel 1.6's in place of the ML's with basically same result. I'm a source first guy, so figured the iPhone as a source for the old gear would level the playing field. A... | |
| LS50 Wireless fail, or is old gear that good? @yakbob, you hit the nail on the head regarding a modern user experience.That's what I was after with the KEF's, not only for myself but to help engage the family.I expected, especially with all the positive press, that technology had moved on, a ... | |
| LS50 Wireless fail, or is old gear that good? Hmmm, not sure I can say. I adjusted distance from front and side walls, distance apart and distance to listening chair, but didn't move much from center when listening.Why do you ask? |