Audiophilia on the Cheap: Playing with air and tubesBummer Banquo,I'm surprised the SAS stylus doesn't sound well....?It doesn't need much run-in time.....and it's improved the two cartridges I've transplanted it into. posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Something Old Something NewHi Guillaume,Yes I still have the Kebschull as my 'ba... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Something Old Something NewHow does it workVery well thank you.........and when?When I switch it on......most days around 2.30pm-6.00pm... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Something Old Something NewHi Andy,The original Garrott Bros P77 cartridge was recommended to track at 1.75Gm which shouldn't be too heavy at all for your AT-1100.However with the Jico SAS stylus.....the recommen... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Something Old Something NewHi Andy,Thank you for your kind comments.Which model Micro Seiki TT did you buy?I have no experience with the AT-1100 arm......but can recommend the under-appreciated MA-505s.Of... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
CuongPham's SystemsI think he still has the big concrete horn?I believe there are three separate rooms with different systems in each?You know how it is............:-) posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Something Old Something NewSystem edited: A friend lent me the Kondo KSL SF-Z hand-wound SUT to try instead of the active LOMC input of the Halcro DM-10 and it was significantly better in all respects for my 3 LOMC cartridge... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophilia on the Cheap: Playing with air and tubesCongratulations Banquo,The set-up looks gorgeous...and the Victor appears in nice nick?After you have some fun time listening........I do hope you will post some further impressions?Mea... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeNice story Chris,I have an engineer friend who will be 80 next year and loves spending his money (of which he has plenty) yet still gives much to his two sons and growing grandchildren.Over... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeVery interesting design Chris. I've never been aware of these speakers before. How do they mate the electrostatic driver to the bass module?This is always a contentious issue with Quads and als... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeHi Chris,I enjoyed reading the latest additions to your Systems Page.Many good thoughts.RegardsHenry posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Something Old Something NewHi Chris,With my kids long gone and 2 doors and a hallway separating the Living Room from the Master Bedroom.....I don't have a problem listening at night.But because of the neighbours....I... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Something Old Something NewI have never been a 'headphone' enthusiast....but a year ago...I thought I would give it a try?I studied the latest 'raves' on Head-Fi and other sites and soon purchased the posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Something Old Something NewHi Chris,How slack of me not to have seen your question?!The addition of the Shindo Mr T power conditioner plus the Cardas Clear balanced XLR interconnects have dropped the noise floor sign... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
minglesHi Mingles,This is probably the best and most informative set-out for a 'Systems Page' that I have seen?The Links are explicit and intuitive and one can appreciate the enormous effort you h... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemGreat pictures.Thanks Mike.With the bass towers.....this will be indeed be a sight? posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeHi Chris,Is this the article you meant?SOUND TRANSMISSION posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeHi Chris, that is one serious wall-mount for the SP-10MkII?It should be most effective at resisting structure-borne feedback?Your statement about hearing the effects of the quartz-controlle... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Al's Eclectic System -- From 7 Decades!Hi Al,I also have always benefited from your technical knowledge over the years and thank you for your postings.On another note........I can't help but be impressed by the 'classic' 20t... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeHi Chris,I really enjoyed reading your Goldilocks and the three turntables.You have reached some informative opinions after conducting thorough and useful in-loci experimentation.I valu... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeDear Nikola,I thought you never used your FR-64s tonearm?.....it was too beautiful to actually 'touch'?I agree with you and Daniel (Dietrich).... that 231.5mm is optimal for the mountin... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeHi Chris,I'm not sure that setting the P to S distance at 231.5mm instead of the FR recommended distance of 230mm will be compatible with the 7mm quoted overhang from FR?I have since moved ... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeCongratulations Chris,The FR-64s is a great arm from the Golden Era of analogue.For a high-mass arm......I have found it equally adept with high-compliance MM cartridges as well as the low-... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeHi Chris,I've made several significant changes to my system over the last 6 months which have resulted in a far more 'revealing' performance all round.Firstly....I added a Shindo Mr T Power... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeChris' recent trials, experiments and conclusions have been fascinating and valuable to many of us.I agree wholeheartedly that the ideas and feedback available from various members on this ... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment |