edgyhassle's SystemHi -With regards to the loose bass, if you put some blocks under the speakers to lift them off the floor, the bass will tighten up.When the speakers are on the floor directly, the bass co... posted 3 months ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemNice system.You should upgrade your Vishay loading resistors to Vishay bulk foils. Significant improvement over the D102's. Also soldering them onto the input RCA's inside should lower the noi... posted almost 4 years ago | View comment | |
mijostyn's SystemHi,Just thought I'd let you know I used to distribute Sota TT's back in th 80's.I used to listen to the SOTA Syrinx PU3 combo regularly. We used to mod the paps cont... posted almost 4 years ago | View comment | |
Unknown TonearmLooks like an early Immedia RPM tonearm. posted almost 6 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage (mostly)Congratulations. A great example of less is more. Removal of coloration and resonances can be more powerful and rewarding than a component upgrade in many instances. The slate plinth looks great. posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
Voice Of Living PresencePeterayer/Halcro - I see no comments on the speed accuracy of the Raven above.It is not possible for the Raven to run on accurate speed as it uses a stepped speed controller as has been reporte... posted almost 10 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophilia on the Cheap: Playing with air and tubesYes, the work was done by the Garrott Bros. I have considered getting a new 103 modded by Expert Stylus company with a paratrace diamond - that would be the closest and nearest. I still have a NOS ... posted almost 10 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophilia on the Cheap: Playing with air and tubesBanquo, the cure for VTA neurosis is running cartridges with less extreme tip profiles - spherical or biradial - less pinch distortion as well. I ran a Denon 103 with composite Boron/aluminium cant... posted almost 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, I had an opportunity this past week to have an extended listen here to a Technics SP10mk3 mounted in your Porter Plinth with Ikeda IT470/Kai and SME V/Air Tight PC3. It sounded excellent, c... posted almost 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, I enjoy your posts very much. Your posts are always informative and a mine of information. posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemMore tea, vicar ? posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeCt0517, you must have problems with your stereo that need attention. On my stereo Lorde is a solo artist, not a group, even using both speakers. posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & Tape10-08-13: RichardkrebsHF Dover.Richardkrebs, although I am partial to dover sole, I have no connection with the Home Fleet. Please explain. posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeRichardkrebs - In your list of must do mods for the Acoustats, what capacitors do you recommend to be used in the rebuild ?Ct0517After I posted I recalled a discussion with one of t... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeCt0517,As far as I recall, the more panels, the easier the Acoustats are to drive. I cant comment on the electrical requirements, but can only comment on what Ive heard. 1+1'sThe only ... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeHi Ct0517I thought you were rationalising your speakers hence the suggestion to try a high quality samll monitor such the the Proac Tablette. I think you would find this illuminating in gaining... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeHaving heard many Acoustats over the years, including the 3's, 2+2's, both with the medallion updates and OFC panels, the Spectra's and some heavily modified ones, I would suggest you have a listen... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeCt0517The main advantage of dynamically balanced ( spring applied tracking force ) is to control the cantilever and provide a damped behaviour on warped records. Dynamic balancing is more appro... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeYes my FR64s is silver wired with the original VTA adjuster. To me the adjuster adds another layer of possible reduction in rigidity and I suspect the arm would be better without it, but as I chang... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeChris,I had a good listen to the Jean Nantais Reference a couple of weeks ago in Ottawa. Having a look at your set up I noticed a couple of issues with your FR64 set up. The lateral balance wei... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeHi Chris - I would change everything. Their solution is space constrained and a bit of a dogs breakfast. Could you PM me and I'll draft up some suggestions for you to consider. posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeCt0517 - re the crossovers for the 801's. You can do these yourself easily. I redid my Tannoy 15" Monitor Gold crossovers. Key things were to run separate sections including earth for each dri... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert - cheers thanks. posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, how do you hook your SME up to the Oppo for breaking in the cable ? posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeHi - I got into audio late 70's early 80's - the DM70's were primarily in expensive non audiophile environments. In those days NZ had trade restrictions, tariffs ( 45% duty ) and products like thes... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment |