mijostyn's SystemInteresting monoblock setup with the fans! A friend had active Acoustats back in the 80s. posted over 5 years ago | View comment | |
Nothing is SacredImpressive build and attention to detail. Interesting to see you have/had springs under your amps. I've started using them to good effect. posted almost 6 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage (mostly)Added a Samsung 65" 4k TV to the second system. Why have I waited so long? This may seriously challenge the vinyl experience! posted almost 6 years ago | View comment | |
16f4's Recent SystemThis is class. Simple and real. posted about 6 years ago | View comment | |
Music Room - NorthAh, I see. Makes sense. I've a 25R with some DIY mods - 4 x bulk foil input resistors in the input circuit, and main HT electrolytic cap replaced with a Clarity Cap. Big upgrade. I also use these t... posted about 6 years ago | View comment | |
shalommorgan's dedicated listening roomLooks a million bucks. I had to read the note to realize it was an average room, transformed. posted about 6 years ago | View comment | |
Music Room - NorthHi. How does the Croft RIAA RS/SC compare to the Ref 5? posted about 6 years ago | View comment | |
Newb 2000$ ballparkNice and well put together. Have you tried pulling the speakers out about 3-4 feet into the room? It'll improve imagining. posted about 6 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage (mostly)@scar972 Back at you with the great gear. Amazing. How do you find the Jelco? I have a few. posted about 6 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage (mostly)Hi Anthony. Thanks. My walnut later model 401 neon works. It needs the 110v bulb. The original won't strike at 110v. My slate early 401 neon is disconnected for better(?) sound. posted about 6 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage (mostly)Hey Sub! Great to see your slabs! Your rig looks solid. Great room. posted about 6 years ago | View comment | |
Old and NewNice setup. We have some things in common. Interested in the supertweeters. posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
Millercarbon's SystemThanks for adding your system and the insight. I did see your other profile on another site. All awesomely obsessive! So you have 2 transformers for the main rig? The step down and another in the '... posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
Millercarbon's SystemWhat's the "Miller Medusa Power Center?" posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
Western Mass Mid-FiWelcome to the concrete block rack fan club. Curious why you have what looks like paper under your turntable feet. I'd strongly recommend you sit it on a level sheet of glass or maple. The speakers... posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
physiomat's SystemGood to see a fellow concrete block rack fan! posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
Mahgister's non-conventional system or top Hi-Fi for the poorInteresting if not a little weird. I imagine you are hearing a fuller sound from multi- directional amplification of the original source sound. But it must have resonant harmonics and psuedo-point ... posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage (mostly)Added Vishay z foil resistors to Croft 25R phono preamp. Wow, what an improvement. Clearer, faster, blacker, vocalist and instruments more fleshed out and more human. I'd like to replace more. posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage (mostly)Thanks K4rstar! I may persue moew older vintage tables and arms some day and a Grey Research is on the wishlist as long as it works with my Deccas which it should. posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage (mostly)Hi Dan, I sent you a PM. posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHi Dan. As you've not noticed an improvement after the idler replacement, I'm almost hesitant to recommend replacing the 401 bearing. I replaced mine with a SPH bearing - bigger, POM bushing and gr... posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage (mostly)Hi Rothwea. It's been one of my big upgrades. It's so cheap to undertake and no biggie if it doesn't work out. Not sure how it would work on a non-concrete floor. Main improvement is a feeling of s... posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage (mostly)@jond Yes, they've settled down somewhat. However, I think if you think they're bright, they don't lose that attribute, the frequency response evens out.@tzh... posted almost 7 years ago | View comment | |
Tannoy & VAC in an old-world loftLovely set-up. I'm curious to revisit the Mazda chrome plates. I had some back in the day but thought they sounded, er, very silvery and colorless. I do prefer a neutral (non-Mullard) sound. I... posted over 7 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage (mostly)Added a black aluminum 20mm oversized platter to the slate plinth 401. Beautifully made. I did some listening tests before and after swapping out on a number of tracks (after all the tubes were war... posted over 7 years ago | View comment |