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Holly,
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I think both Doug's and Raul's comments are valuable
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I would suggest a melding of both their points in that you start without any damping fluid, wait 200 hours (more than the 100 Doug recommended, I think more break-in time would be important).
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Then, if the damping fluid is easily removed, try adding some damping fluid in miniscule amounts (literally one small droplet at the end of a toothpick) at a time and listen using the same reference LP that you know well and displays all of the frequency ranges. It is a long process, but well worth the effort if it works in your set up..
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Below are a couple of links for threads on Audiogon, related to using damping fluid on a Graham 2.2 arm that will give you some additional insight. It is not directly related to a DP-6, but the dialogue is well worth your time to read.
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http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?eanlg&1108179762&openusid&zzCello&4&5#Cello
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http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?eanlg&1096560646&openusid&zzCello&4&5#Cello
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Where as Raul may end up being right, I think it is well worth the time to experiment in your system with your cartridge.
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I once spoke with a Graham rep at a demo of a new Graham Arm and he had not put any effort into getting the damping fluid right and did not seem to realize the huge value in having the right amount of fluid in a Graham arm. I am not sure that the manufacturers always have as much experience with their own products in some areas as some of the customers do.
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Doug and I were together when we found out how important getting the correct amount of fluid was on a Graham arm with an Airy cartridge. The sonic improvement was startling.
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I cant tell from Rauls post if he has tried experimenting with the damping fluid or not. If he has, not then he might be missing an opportunity to get even better sound from his system.
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Rgds,
Larry
Holly,
.
I think both Doug's and Raul's comments are valuable
.
I would suggest a melding of both their points in that you start without any damping fluid, wait 200 hours (more than the 100 Doug recommended, I think more break-in time would be important).
.
Then, if the damping fluid is easily removed, try adding some damping fluid in miniscule amounts (literally one small droplet at the end of a toothpick) at a time and listen using the same reference LP that you know well and displays all of the frequency ranges. It is a long process, but well worth the effort if it works in your set up..
.
Below are a couple of links for threads on Audiogon, related to using damping fluid on a Graham 2.2 arm that will give you some additional insight. It is not directly related to a DP-6, but the dialogue is well worth your time to read.
.
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?eanlg&1108179762&openusid&zzCello&4&5#Cello
.
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?eanlg&1096560646&openusid&zzCello&4&5#Cello
.
Where as Raul may end up being right, I think it is well worth the time to experiment in your system with your cartridge.
.
I once spoke with a Graham rep at a demo of a new Graham Arm and he had not put any effort into getting the damping fluid right and did not seem to realize the huge value in having the right amount of fluid in a Graham arm. I am not sure that the manufacturers always have as much experience with their own products in some areas as some of the customers do.
.
Doug and I were together when we found out how important getting the correct amount of fluid was on a Graham arm with an Airy cartridge. The sonic improvement was startling.
.
I cant tell from Rauls post if he has tried experimenting with the damping fluid or not. If he has, not then he might be missing an opportunity to get even better sound from his system.
.
Rgds,
Larry