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Rushton's DIY approach to ultrasonic record cleaning published by Positive Feedback
Rushton,We hobbyists can be drawn too far down a path sometimes.  Since LP enjoyment is so dependent on the LP surface condition, I felt the extra step was warranted in this case.  Also, I built a couple of extra machines and sold them to other au... 
Rushton's DIY approach to ultrasonic record cleaning published by Positive Feedback
Yes, I've used the Vibrato machines in my record cleaning systems.  I found Louis, at Vibrato, to be a very reliable guy.  I was influenced initially by the work of a Texan who published his methods and materials on a different forum a few years a... 
Rushton's DIY approach to ultrasonic record cleaning published by Positive Feedback
A friend pointed out this thread to me today.  Thanks for all of your contributions.  I will be making some adjustments to my cleaning solution mix.I've been using a DIY ultrasonic cleaner for about two years now.  I use an 80 kHz Vibrato tank and... 
Why are record cleaners so expensive?
I've built and used ultrasonic record cleaners intensively during the past two years.  I began by using 60 kHz transducers and, later moved to 80 kHz transducers.  The highly finished models made in Korea and in Germany are more expensive and less... 
Audio Horizons TP 2.3
Latest review of the Audio Horizons TP 2.3 can be found at 10 Audio.I use this preamplifier in my system. Like Salevick, I have never regretted my choice. Ozzy's experience is quite different from mine.http://www.10audio.com/audio_horizons_tp2-3sv... 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Let me make add a comment about the TA 18. We know that Joseph delivers products that are balanced and uncolored in their presentation. This amplifier has all of the excellent performance qualities we expect from Audio Horizons products. It is sub... 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
I have heard the TA 18 amp. It is an EL34 SET. It is excellent. The 845 SET amp is still being tested by Joseph. 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
I spoke with Joseph about two week ago. He has been moving his office. That may explain the delay. 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Phd,I think you are referring to the output transformers that would be used for balanced output. Yes, the output transformers were an upgrade from the base model. I think you could have your unit modified by Joseph. As Gammajo suggested, talk with... 
California Audio Show ths wknd bttr than expected
Strateahed,I attended the California Audio Show and, except for the A Capella room, did not hear much music that would satisfy me in the long run. I go to trade shows for the total experience; unfortunately, really good music is not always a part ... 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Markwatkiss,Joseph has been spending a lot of time improving his interconnects and power cord offerings. On Friday, when I purchased a digital cable from him, I asked about the power amplifiers. He has been listening to the 845 amplifier in his sy... 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
It has happened twice! Positive-Feedback has published a second review of the Audio Horizons TP2.2 preamplifier. Something else happened twice! Both reviewers liked the preamplifier so much that they bought it.I think the reviews are interesting b... 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
It's interesting to me to note that recent comments on this thread concern tube rolling. One of the attributes of the TP 2.2 that most enthused the PositiveFeedback reviewer (see my 6/5 post for link) is the responsiveness of the TP 2.2 to tube se... 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
A review of the new TP 2.2 preamplifier has been published at Positive Feedback Online. Here is the link:http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue49/tp2.htmThe review is very favorable. Here is the thesis of it."I've not come across a product that ch... 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Tvad,The power amplifiers are SETs. So far, an EL34 (~6 watts per channel) and an 845 (~25 watts per channel).