islandmandan
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| May go back to Tannoys, which Monitor Gold for Me? Thank you, Johnk. I looked at those, but my wife would have a fit if I brought those utilitarian-looking speakers to my living (listening) room. Going to take some doing to get the right ones for the right price, I'm afraid. Regards, Dan | |
| VPI JMW-9 to JMW-9 SIGNATURE upgrade pros and cons They are very easy to install. The little things come on a very thin transparent film. For cartridge/headshell, there are three attached to the film, and the configuration will fit many applications. In the event it doesn't, they provide a small t... | |
| VPI JMW-9 to JMW-9 SIGNATURE upgrade pros and cons Mapleshade is well known for their footers and spikes. They have made a very small version, the Nanomount, that goes between the cartridge and headshell, and another set that goes between the arm mounting flange and the plinth. The idea is to drai... | |
| VPI JMW-9 to JMW-9 SIGNATURE upgrade pros and cons The Signature arm is, in my opinion, worth the money. You've already gotten the ring clamp, now you might as well hear what your table and cartridge can really do. I recommend using Mapleshade Nanomounts also, and since you will have to do your se... | |
| Are you in a MUSIC CLUB yet? I posted a thread on the club forum two or more years ago seeking like-minded folks here on Whidbey Island, (Wa. State), but got no response. Anyone out there in this area yet? Dan | |
| Feeding my system 4 Adcom 555's & 1 GFA-545 If it can be managed without too much trouble, run at least one dedicated line for your audio system. Two would be better, one for the audio, and one for the video. I ran one line, 10 gauge wire on a 20 amp breaker, that feeds two outlets. The out... | |
| How can you not have multichannel system So true, Elevick. I now have all the formats working to my great satisfaction, and being able to choose different formats to suit my mood is invaluable to me. Integrating a dedicated two-channel system into a multi-channel system is somewhat more ... | |
| What loading do you use on your Dynavector XX2MKII Recently added 47ohm DIY resistors (thanks, Tvad!), and cartridge loading is now perfect. Once again, thanks to members for giving a helping hand when one is needed. Sure adds to the enjoyment of this great hobby! Regards to all, and Happy New Year! | |
| Dynaudio S3.4 vs S5.4 Hi, I have owned a pair of 5.4's for about three years now, and still love them. My system has improved so much since acquiring them, they just kept sounding better and better as the system grew around them. I first heard the 3.4's, and thought th... | |
| What loading do you use on your Dynavector XX2MKII Hi Mcdonald43, I have not noticed a drop in gain, just a more neutral frequency balance. Regards,Dan | |
| What loading do you use on your Dynavector XX2MKII Hi Lewm, For speakers I'm using Dynaudio Contour 5.4's. I don't honestly know if this makes a difference, but I am using a passive pre, a Sonic Euphoria, that may have something to do with my loading preference. Music sounds more of a neutral freq... | |
| Subsonic Rumble Solutions The solution I just got around to using is a good, and easy one, though somewhat expensive. I just a day or so ago changed the equalization from standard RIAA to IEC in my Simaudio LP 5.3 phono pre, which has the filter built in. What a difference... | |
| What loading do you use on your Dynavector XX2MKII Hi 'Snappin, I've tried raising and lowering the VTA, and have settled on about parallel, or a tad down in the back. I really didn't notice that much difference, though, so I quit messing with it. Lowering the resistive loading seemed to make much... | |
| I Love Shirley Bassey I agree, Nyctc7 I've always loved her voice, but never knew whar a knockout she is. I'll have to see if I can track down some lp's of hers. Thanks, Dan | |
| What loading do you use on your Dynavector XX2MKII Mmmm, lot of smart folks on this site! Thanks Tvad, and Nsgarch, and many so others that have helped my analog front end sound so spectacular. (It really does!) Thanks to all, Dan |