Something Old Something NewHi Pcosta,Aaaah....headshells....A subject that most High-End audiophiles with modern tonearms know little about...😜I ha... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
music systemAgreed....this is a thoughtful system obviously born of vast experience.But please add a photo of each item.....We love to drool...😛 posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Dissanayake - KondoIntriguing system.....More photos please...🙏👀 posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeHorn woofer.....😹Hahaha.....excellent Chris... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophilia on the Cheap: Playing with air and tubesI find that 7070 phono stage interesting as well...Can you describe the loading options possible and how they're achieved❓ posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophilia on the Cheap: Playing with air and tubesHi Banquo,I share your passion for Victor products...I have their TT-81, TT-101 turntables...the X-1/II and Z-1/SAS cartridges (with another Z-1 on the way)....and the genuine Victor pigski... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Something Old Something NewTry Links which work....😎Dynavector DV-507 MkIIarm posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Something Old Something NewSystem edited: Finally procured the [url= http://i.imgur.com/1cUGya3.jpg]Dynavector DV-507 MkII[/url] which I've lusted after for decades. This [url=http://i.imgur.com/L04lydN.jpg]arm[/url] is a re... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophilia on the Cheap: Playing with air and tubesNow Halcro ..are you not concerned about aesthetics AT ALL. I mean come on. You're an architect man. Does the contorted positioning of your cartridge and its affects not bother ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophilia on the Cheap: Playing with air and tubesBEAUTYNow Banquo....are you not concerned about aesthetics AT ALL....😱I mean....have you no sensitivity wh... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophilia on the Cheap: Playing with air and tubesHi Banquo,I too have just bought a JVC/Victor Z1 with original beryllium cantilever which has ALSO collapsed...😱It actually works until it warms up and then....on the inner grooves.... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Voice Of Living PresenceThread, string, cotton, floss do not work with the Ravens (I've tried them)...as the Raven belt needs to 'grip' the platter.Even the Black Knight platter has a delcrin base below the copper pla... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Something Old Something NewSystem edited: Added a PS Audio P3 Power Regenerator to replace the Shindo Mr T. Immediate improvement in noise-floor, sound-stage, transparency, bass solidity and overall definition. Also found a ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeIf my wife is going visiting for a couple of days I plug the 57's in overnight. If my wife is going visiting for a couple of days....I fill the bath with ic... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Something Old Something NewThanks for the kind words Needfreestuff...😃Over the last five years I've discovered that all cartridges are slightly different whether they be LOMCs or MMs.....but being creatures o... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophilia on the Cheap: Playing with air and tubesHi Banquo,I'm loving seeing all the developments in your 'Systems Page'....😎One thing I beg you to try....your Shure ML-140HE cartridge where you state that you prefer the sound wit... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Something Old Something NewRegards Harold,Thank you for your kind words...😍Your system likewise interests me as you have followed a totally original and inventive approach...👍One that demonstr... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage + Contemporary = SoulA truly inspiring system.......I bet those horn speakers sound as wonderful as the technical description....How long has it taken you to reach this stage....and what cartridges have you lis... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Maine StereoJust a wonderful listening room......Congratulations.....these things don't come easily....Enjoy.... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophilia on the Cheap: Playing with air and tubesHi Chris,I think the choice of platter mat...or not....is dependent on the turntable?For instance....with the Raven AC-2....the bare copper platter is better than the addition of ANY mat...... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophilia on the Cheap: Playing with air and tubesMine is black Banquo....but from what I can see on the photos.....those mats look like the real deal?Isn't there a Tracking No. that the USPS can use to at least see where the package went ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophilia on the Cheap: Playing with air and tubesHi Chris,The Victor pigskin mat is not like chamois in any way.......One side is lightly tanned (do not use this side facing up) whilst the other appears to be 'shaved'...with the texture o... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Something Old Something NewJarraa,Sorry...I just saw your post. Must check in more often :-)I didn't mount any of the SAEC arms on the Raven. I don't have $700 lying around for new armboards when I don't intend to us... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Something Old Something NewSystem edited: Brought my cartridge collection up to date. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophilia on the Cheap: Playing with air and tubesUS customs has been holding a package of mine for over a month. I don't expect to ever see it.Is that the one with the Victor pigskin platter mat in it Banqu... posted over 12 years ago | View comment |