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Speaker Isolation -- Experience with Townshend Seismic Isolation Podiums
@geoffkait @folkfreak , thank you both for the input.  I appreciate it! 
Speaker Isolation -- Experience with Townshend Seismic Isolation Podiums
Hello folks!I'm going to experiment with the Seismic speaker podiums as well.  I was wondering if anyone has thought about the speaker weight distribution?My speaker cabinets (Marten Coltrane Tenors) are full carbon fiber (so they are very light o... 
Audio Desk vinyl cleaner disassembly
Hello!  Please post these repair instructions and especially the water pump failure fix.  I'm on my second Audio Desk and the first one died with a failed Water Pump.  If there is a way to service these machines without mailing them back to the di... 
Speaker Isolation -- Experience with Townshend Seismic Isolation Podiums
I should probably update this thread.I did end up moving to the Marten Coltrane Tenors speakers (from the Marten Bird 2), and am considering maybe loading them up on Townshend Podiums next. Right now, I have my whole Stillpoints ESS equipment rack... 
Mylar Belt
Hi jsman!  Can you share what size of Mylar belt you got and what is the method to make this belt?I've picked up a Redpoint Model D and am also in need of some belts.Also, what kind of bearing lube are you using for your Model D?Thanks!!! 
Speaker Isolation -- Experience with Townshend Seismic Isolation Podiums
FolkFreak, the US Distributor for Townshend Products is Dan Meinwald. Here is his website:http://www.ear-usa.com/I’ve been contemplating the use of the Townshend Speaker Podiums as well for my Marten Bird 2 loudspeakers (Might be switching to Mart... 
Tube rolling for EAR 912
No need to get an aftermarket remote...EAR is releasing their own metal remote at the end of February.  Get that:https://scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xta1/t51.2885-15/e35/12301287_1527967160849025_1898346615_n.jpg  
EAR 890 and KT120
Yikes! I see I hadn't replied! Sorry Pat :)Got my EAR 912 not too long ago. Running it with either EAR 890 monoblocks or Concert Fidelity ZL-120V2SE Monoblocks.I bridge my 890's with Kubala Sosna Elation jumpers. Yes, using Type 3 KT 90's...that i... 
EAR 890 and KT120
Sorry for the super late reply! Didn't check back in...I was using a single 890 for about 2 years and then moved to a monoblock configuration when I got my Marten Bird 2 speakers little over a year ago. A single 890 was outstanding, but monoblocks... 
EAR 890 and KT120
Can't be done. That's directly from Tim de Paravicini. 
EAR 324 vs Einstein The Turntable Choice
As of today, I own both the Einstein (single ended) and the Ear 324. The EAR is on its way to me. I will post my personal findings after I've gone through the honeymoon period with the EAR. I've owned the Einstein for a few years and know it very ... 
What's With Pallas And Warped LP's??
I've been through 3 versions of John Coltranes ORG Crescent. The second LP has had problems 3 whole times. First, all 3 times the second LP was cut off centered or something. My periphery ring would not sit flush all around the disc. First LP was ... 
Killing sibilance distortion - VPI & Jubilee
How funny...I have the EXACT SAME problem with the exact same Alison Krauss MFSL LP. I also have a VPI....its a VPI TNT-V Hot Rod with the HRX Dual Motor and HRX Acrylic platter. I'm using a Clearaudio Accurate cartridge. I have the same inner gro... 
Furutech powercords
Hi Stephennic,I don't have the FP-314Ag, but I have most of my system wired with Furutech Audio Reference III cables and I have to say they are some of the best I've heard. But the fundamental difference between these and the one that you are look... 
"Sistrum SP-101 or SRA V 3.0"
I've played around with the following vibration control productsin my system now:1) SRA Ohio XL Plus (squared) under preamp2) Sistrum SP-101, SP1, SP-0043) Symposium Ultra Shelf4) Stillpoints ESS RackSistrum stands really liven up the sound and gi...