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| J.A. Mitchell TecnoWeight 05-19-08: DkzzzzI read numerous accounts about weights being pretty much useless on RB300 or RB600 arms.I've never heard anyone who has installed a Tecnoweight say they didn't notice a difference. It's a major upgrade on an RB300. I can't recommen... | |
| Speakers secured with bungee cord You might want to contact Pedrillo. He doesn't use bungee cord, but he hangs his Merlin's:http://cgim.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/vs.pl?vevol&1195530405&viewitem&o4 | |
| Question about Denon 2910 read errors I don't have problems with my 2910 unless the disc is scratched. | |
| Recommend speaker kits with cabinets I don't have any experience with speaker kits per se, but I've purchased drivers from http://www.northcreekmusic.com/. Their kits are very well respected. The owner, George Short, has worked for some impressive companies like AR and Apogee. Check ... | |
| Why are all the Virtual Systems mega-assaults now? 05-08-08: SufentanilFcrowder, I can understand that someone might gain some pearls of wisdom by looking at the uber-expensive systems, but I feel that I learn so much more about value and synergy from the more value-oriented virtual systems.Michae... | |
| pre-amp unacceptable noise level? You should read this 10Audio review:http://www.10audio.com/rogue_metis.htmParticularly noteworthy:"Downsides? A few. The Rogue is loud. There's much more spurious noise through my 89 db sensitive Soliloquy 6.2s than I'd like, and not just tube rus... | |
| pre-amp unacceptable noise level? There is an audible humming from the listening chair 10ft. away.Just to be clear... is it hum or hiss? If it's hum, the advice above is all very good. If it's hiss, I suggest replacing the tubes with low noise variants. Tube hiss is common, but it... | |
| Best amp for Vandersteen Quattro? Give Richard a call and find out what he recommends. I'm sure he has something to say. More than likely he voiced them using a particular amp. (559) 582-0324 | |
| Longest continuous playing songs Dark Star from Grateful Dead's Live/Dead 1969... 23:15 | |
| Slate vs Granite vs Maple? One of the most impressive TT isolation boxes I've seen is Charlieboy's:The box is made of solid maple pieces. Maple is very good for vibration control. The box is 2 inches thick. It measures 6" tall x 24" deep x by 32" wide. The box is screwed to... | |
| ASL MG-SPM6? I don't see the MG-SPM6 under ASL's product page. My guess is that the SPM6 is a 6 watt version of MG-SPM8. You might want to email Divergent Technologies to get a spec sheet. divergent@divertech.com | |
| Advice sought (Garrard Zero 100) It's important to match your amp with your speakers. What will you be using? | |
| different speakers When I was searching for speakers a few years ago, I listened to the 3A and the 2Ce Sig many times. Both were powered by tubes. Both came off well balanced and pleasant. But in the end, they were too laid back for my tastes. I felt they were on th... | |
| Hagerman Cornet? Thanks Bob. I found a bunch of great info at Audio Asylum and decided to buy the half kit. There's a lot of interesting advice in terms of tweaks and upgrades. I'm looking forward to building it! | |
| Musical Fidelity XLPS What cartridge would work? Did you pick up a cartridge? If so, what did you get? |