Air, Magnets, String & TapeHi Henry the SS legs may look convincing but they sound even more convincing to me especially up against the Jean Nantais Lenco. Same ET arms except one is a 2.5 and the other a 2.0. Same cartr... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeHi Banquo I have experimented with having my gear outside of the totally closed room the speakers were in. For some reason I felt very uncomfortable not being able to see the gear. At the 2nd loc... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Something Old Something NewHi Henry - that was a really informative article. No biases from what I read. I think it clearly demonstrates how imperfect and complicated this vinyl hobby is. The belt drive is the most complicat... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophilia on the Cheap: Playing with air and tubesHi BanquoMy first tube component was a an ARC SP8 MK II Preamp. I still kick myself for selling it. It started me on the tube rolling. I amassed a large number of tubes - most of them NOS. ... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Something Old Something NewHi Henry - congratulations on finding this rare piece. Are the differences between the Raven and the TT-101 clearer now, than with the TT-81 where I believe you said the differences were subtle ? posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeImpressions of the Stainless Steel SP10 MKII Legs You can put the SP10 MK II on a two bricks with an armpod and get good sound. I know I have tried it. It is a testament to the quality comp... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeHi Nikola I agree - The 2nd location threw a whole new dimension into this problem. I cant bring myself to sell any yet? And I am a sucker for a good deal. You are a tonearm aficiona... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeJN Lenco l75 and SP10 MKII/Armpod Impressions Update I mounted my 2nd ET 2 arm on the Lenco. It is a ET 2.0 version not a 2.5 like the one on the brass armpod. It also does have an upgraded... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophilia on the Cheap: Playing with air and tubesCongratulations Banquo - love the gear especially those wonderful looking Armpods ! Glad u finally got the SP10 going. Please don't ever sell that amp without contacting me first. It would go great... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeHi Henry This is going to take some time with my summer vacation and family schedules. This Lenco I acquired is essentially the same table that took out Arthur Salvatores Forsell table but mine h... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeAs a next project I decided to experiment with another tonearm and decided on the Dynavector DV505. Cool looking but more it seems to be a cross between a regular pivot arm and a well not sure it... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeHi Audioblazer To answer your question Yes I have - but first understand that the nude SP10 MKII is only half the puzzle. The other half and I feel bigger influence on the sound is the armp... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Something Old Something NewHi Henry - was curious if you ever tried one of your armpods with a tonearm and cartridge of choice on the Raven and the JVC TT-81 same time to compare drive systems - Belt versus DD ? ... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeSystem edited: Added pics of the 801's and ET's. Who says ET's have no WAF. Have a look if you don't believe me. posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
THIS OLD HOUSEMan o man - what I would give up to have a room like that for gear. Gear can be bought and sold. The only thing I lust over in this hobby is a nice big airy room. Beautiful. posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeSystem edited: Added Arcici stands to my Quad 57's. Middle of Tweeter Panel now at ear level. posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
OTLs and ESLsHi Lew - it was hard to tell from the picture of your room if it was a dedicated room and you could move speakers where you wanted to, and how much of a long rectangle shape it was. Yes its about p... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeSystem edited: thread. or Do not add any comments to the thread posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
OTLs and ESLsHey Lew - have you ever tried your SL's in a midfield setup. posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeHi AudioB. Having as much weight as possible keeps pod sturdy and has never hurt the sound for me. Working with brass is really easy when drilling holes. Have not worked with slate but would be car... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeHi Vernneal - the last two years speakers have been a very slippery slope for me. They take up a lot of real estate are difficult to hide. My hobby passion has shifted over the years It seems t... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeHi Audioblazer - thanks for your nice comments. Please after completing your armpod, email me any comments on how to improve the instructions so they can be documented for others. Also please send ... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeA short video of the Symposium Rollerblock Jr experiment. Seeing and hearing is believing as they say. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSZSzxnN1mg posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeSystem edited: Added a updated picture of the Symposium Jr. Armpod Experiment using a JMW 12" arm with a Sonus Gold MM Cartridge. posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeSystem edited: Added a pic of my "newest" but definitely the oldest speakers I own - Quad 57 . posted over 13 years ago | View comment |