Finessa

I just realized that I hadn't updated in a while. The low output Orpheus is singing away. To my ear it is perfectly balanced; smooth and refined but not self effacing and clean clean clean from bot...

posted over 15 years ago

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Finessa

Applebook,Thanks! I was referring to the added zero on the price of the Walker which is its descendant.

posted over 15 years ago

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GerryM5's California Main Sys

Beautiful system! How would you compare the Wavestream to the Aesthetix? And why did you choose the Graham rather than the Vector?

posted over 16 years ago

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Finessa

Still playing with VTA and VTF, settling in around 1.92 grams and very slightly up from dead even VTA. The recommended 1.8 grams left it sounding a little rough and bright on problem sibilance and ...

posted over 16 years ago

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Finessa

System edited: I installed a pair of Sowter 8055 step up transformers with the OCC copper option inside the Hagerman Trumpet in true balanced configuration. I added a second pair of 47k nud...

posted over 16 years ago

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Finessa

Thanks Chashmal.

posted over 16 years ago

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Finessa

Yes. Easily said. There are very few products that aren't compromised in deference to budget. Email me if you want to pursue it.

posted over 16 years ago

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Finessa

System edited: I just installed a Transfiguration Orpheus as my reference cartridge and am very pleased. The bass isn't quite as full as the Cardas Heart that was my reference for over a decade but...

posted over 16 years ago

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Finessa

Thanks, Stltrains! Just noticed the first "t" in your moniker, and here I thought it short for "soultrains." Personally I've never heard more revealing wire, which is a ...

posted almost 17 years ago

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Scott's In Progress

Try moving your front speakers several feet out of the corners and revisit subwoofer settings. You could start by turning the sub off and seeing what your speakers are doing by themselves. Run the ...

posted almost 17 years ago

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Finessa

Thanks to both of you! If you haven't experience a reel to reel version of a recording you know the LP of, be prepared for a real ear opener. To be honest, the amp/speaker pairing is not op...

posted almost 17 years ago

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Finessa

a couple hundred hours I would guess. The Votage is rated as 100VAC, 200VDC. Cas are typically rated VDC. I kick started the burn in by rigging up an AC plug with wires across the neutral and hot w...

posted over 17 years ago

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Finessa

Evidentally, they don't recommend bypassing. And no wonder. I continue to amazed at the difference these make; like a major component upgrade. And they're just coming out with an even better (and m...

posted over 17 years ago

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Finessa

"...a .47uF which would be a bit large for either of us." as a bypass.

posted over 17 years ago

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Finessa

not sure about the paypal thing. Have you conversed with Deulund about using them in electronics? I'd be curious what they would say. You might consult the manufacturer of your preamp and confirm t...

posted over 17 years ago

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Finessa

Thank you. I got mine from The Parts ConneXion. Is the CA dealer Michael Percy? The leads are quite long at about 3". The overall size is huge for this size cap at this voltage. I continue to ...

posted over 17 years ago

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Finessa

System edited: I just added the VERY expensive but excellent Deulund caps to the Gallos. A single 6uF replaced the 6uF with .1uF bypass DynamiCaps that I had replaced the original InfiniSeti caps w...

posted over 17 years ago

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Scott's In Progress

Check out the Mapleshade line for calbles and power products. The new PS Audio power conditioner is very good as are the Isoclean products. If youcan budget it the Walker Audio Velociter is great. ...

posted over 17 years ago

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Paulo's Stereo

Actually the Aerius is quite natural. What, more specifically, do you mean by "more natural"?

posted over 17 years ago

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Finessa

System edited: added more pics

posted over 17 years ago

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Finessa

I just replaced the motor mount to great effect. I had had it mounted outboard atop two long bolts attached to the lead motor mount I had removed from the plinth which was attached to three Maplesh...

posted almost 18 years ago

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Finessa

I've pasted another response from Crem1 to the same post mentioned above:... there is one more tweek that takes the old table to new sonic heights... But only for those who feel at ease wit...

posted almost 18 years ago

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Finessa

I've paseted in a post I made re: advise to a new Maplenoll owner:You should put an automotive fuel filter on the intake of the air pump. A trap for oil, positioned just after the pump, and...

posted almost 18 years ago

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Finessa

System edited: Added a few more details here and there to the desciption.

posted almost 18 years ago

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Finessa

I recently did some tweeking to VTF, backing it down from over 2 grams to closer to the recommended 1.8 grams, after getting my Heart back from Benz for retipping. I had replaced it temporarily wit...

posted almost 18 years ago

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