millercarbon
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| What a difference a setting makes. 1k would be quite a bit snappier, dynamic and extended. Loading is big changes. VTA is more subtle fine tuning. | |
| Looking for subwoofer recommendations Considering additional info, add one sub on the floor like you said, and the other three different distances from the floor. Multiple subs asymmetrically located relative to corners is the key, and this includes ceilings. Might be hard for your av... | |
| A New MC to Catch One's Attention Better than well, thanks. The thought of spending big money on a wear item is what led me to take the leap to the Soundsmith Strain Gauge. For the $9k this AT cartridge cost I got a used SG with extra SGS6 stylus AND was able to send it out to Re... | |
| I keep being reminded of how much power cords mater Had a guy over one time and it was all, Why do you do this? Why do you do that? How can those Cable Cradles do anything? Quick demo. Okay, that's amazing. BUT, power cords? No way! I went to my old cables drawer, pulled out one of my many freeb... | |
| Fix my buzz Near as I can tell the noise is mechanical, caused when the transformer physically vibrates. Because of this different amps will sound different depending on things like chassis rigidity, type of transformer (laminated core, toroidal), how it is a... | |
| The character of analog and digital | |
| Good read: why comparing specifications is pointless Agree comparing specifications is completely pointless. The article pretends to answer the question when really it is an infomercial that winds up saying our specifications are okay, it's those other guys specs that are pointless. Truth is all sp... | |
| Fix my buzz Most likely explanation for the noise you are hearing is DC offset hum. The root cause is the US is a 240V country with transformers designed to provide half the voltage to two "legs" of 120V each. This is why panels are always two rows of breaker... | |
| What selections do you play when showing off your system to others? I play em whatever it is that they like. Because it is all about the listener, and the music. Technically, the recording. Emotionally, the connection between the artist and the listener. Can't get that if the listener isn't listening. So I always ... | |
| What a difference a setting makes. When you do adjust VTA make very small adjustments. Pulling the lever towards you rotates clockwise and increases VTA. This raises the arm which results in a thinner more detailed presentation. Pushing the lever away rotates counter clockwise whic... | |
| What a difference a setting makes. The Silver is a nice arm. Comes with infinitely adjustable VTA, just not on the fly. With your Cearaudio VTA lifter however you now have on the fly VTA. If correctly set up and already ballpark settings then you should be able to fine tune using... | |
| Generally speaking, are MC cartridges more delicate than MMs? Technically MC are ever so slightly less robust than MM. This is due to the reason for MC in the first place is to reduce moving mass as low as possible. Less moving mass means a lighter cantilever and suspension. But while this is major in terms ... | |
| Nearly all manufacturers do not advertise/exhibit their product measurements? Why? I've been to Mikes three times, including one solo visit. Mike's room is so good my first time I sensed it just walking in the door. Then walking around taking it all in the sights and the sounds this sense of acoustic bliss grew and grew. At one ... | |
| Looking for subwoofer recommendations My recommendation is four. | |
| A New MC to Catch One's Attention If you like MC2022, just wait till MC2023. |