dmccombs
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| Phono Preamp Suggestions? John, Thanks for the suggestions. You mentioned you ran the 9000 at 38 ohms loading. Can I ask what loading you used with the 90X?Darrell | |
| Phono Preamp Suggestions? The Allnic sounds great by your description, but I am not able to find much info on it via the web, and I don't have a way to demo it.I could buy one used, then try to sell it if I don't like it, but since it isn't a mainstream piece, it makes me ... | |
| Phono Preamp Suggestions? While I have been mulling over the preamp and phono preamp options, a friend let me try his Pass Ono phono preamp. It was very detailed without coming off as dry or analytical. The soundstage was wide, and the instruments were well defined. It was... | |
| Phono Preamp Suggestions? Genesis, I see someone from Canada has one for sale here, and they also upgraded from the 1200 to the 1500. this wouldn't be you would it?Darrell | |
| Phono Preamp Suggestions? Thanks all for the comments so far. You've given me a lot to think about.A friend may be upgrading from his Pass Ono soon. How would this compare to the other phono preamps mentioned here?Darrell | |
| Anyone with Rhea and Shelter 501MkII? I don't have a Rhea, but I do have a Shelter 501 mkII. what settings are you looking for?Most recommend a VTF of 1.8-1.9, and a VTA that has the tail of the arm down, just slightly. Wheight is 81.g, and Compliance is 9. | |
| Phono Preamp Suggestions? Dan, Thanks for the inputs. So do you have any suggestions along the 2-ch pre that is within my price range? My original plan was to spend $1000-$1800 now and get a phono pre that will last for several years. Later, if I decide my Prepro needs to ... | |
| Phono Preamp Suggestions? Thank you all for the responses so far.I have considered upgrading the preamp to a 2-ch preamp with HT bypass, but the Denon prepro actually has a very clean preamp. While this may be my 2nd weakest link, I have thusfar assumed my current phono pr... | |
| Sota/Shelter 501mkII - Tonearm Suggestions? Thanks for the suggestions. Before the last two suggestions, the comments had leaned towards the Origin or SME. A friend cut me a sweet deal on a Sota Cosmos armboard already cut for an SME, so that swung things to the SME for me.Last week, I pick... | |
| Deep Cleaning Records With Steam? I steam cleaned 60 albums this weekend with no mishaps, using the concepts Clem1 outlined.I have an RCM machine, so I used a process similar to what Stltrains showed in his video (I just didn't do and RCM wand swap-outs).Thanks to all the folks wh... | |
| Sota/Shelter 501mkII - Tonearm Suggestions? Thanks for the comments so far. I appreciate the input.Which do folks think are better, a SME 309, or an Origin Live Encounter?My cartridge is the Shelter 501mkII, with a compliance of 9cu. It looks like I need an arm with an effective mass of 12g... | |
| Deep Cleaning Records With Steam? Well, I have steam cleaned about 10 albums now. I decided to use my Garage Sale purchases first, then move up from there. I have now used the process on all my Garage Sale purchases, and a few of my lesser liked albums from the used record store.S... | |
| Deep Cleaning Records With Steam? Crem, Thanks for the info. Since I won't be have to steam clean the albums often, I figure I'll give it a try. I picked up a steamer at Walgreens (it rang up as $19.99 although it was marked $29.99). I will pick up some water at Pep Boys tomorrow... | |
| Deep Cleaning Records With Steam? This looks a great way to clean vinyl the first time. Assuming we all take care of our vinyl, how often does the steam cleaning need to be done? | |
| SOTA, soft feet or cones, when to use either? Chad, Which feet did you get, and where did you order them from?Thanks,Darrell |