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Comment about SS and Tubes
@rodman99999 Thank you. I would like to further communicate.  Posting picture (me posting) would help but I don't know how. But I can measure and give a decent description. And I am super curious about bi-amping. As like SUPER.  c e p a g e s  ... 
Comment about SS and Tubes
@jjss49 I know I am saying loud. And you are absolutely correct. But the richness and deeper (and rich) bass was a "wow" moment for me. I truly underestimated my Totem Winds.  
Comment about SS and Tubes
@blisshifi No, I have one amp off when I use the other. The Winds are on the 200.2 and the Mani 2 are on the 805's can I bi-amp with that combination? I would love to, I just thought both amps had to be identical.....  
Batteries in my Audioquest Colorado RCA interconnects
@jasonbourne52 I kind of thought that. I bought them at an auction clearance of a store going out of business. Got them for $100. So I used them. But I had my doubts about the technology.  
Batteries in my Audioquest Colorado RCA interconnects
@rodman99999 I do need a multi-meter anyway. Good time to get one. All curiosity.   
Batteries in my Audioquest Colorado RCA interconnects
@mceljo I was and am happy. Just surprised that a: I didn't realize they had batteries and B: that they didn't leak after so many years! But what you say is correct.  
Batteries in my Audioquest Colorado RCA interconnects
@jetter @russ69 I was thinking about that; and now that you suggest it - I am going to do it. No harm.  
Batteries in my Audioquest Colorado RCA interconnects
@carlsbad Agree. Thank you.  
Update on my TT causing distortion at higher volume
@michaellent I thought I responded and thanked you; but it appears not. So thank you. And thank you for the referral to Music Direct! And the cartridge SoundSmith.  
Update on my TT causing distortion at higher volume
@audphile1 I will just have to get one. You're probably right. Just for kicks, what is your setup? Pre, main amp, TT and preferred cartridge? I just listened to Keith Jarrett on a 1990's recording and it sounded like I was walking through Heaven... 
Update on my TT causing distortion at higher volume
@lewm You had to ask. A logical question. But yes, it was plugged into the MM inputs. My Musical Fidelity 5.5 CD player has a moderate volume into the pre-amp; my Cary Audio DAC is a higher volume into my pre-amp (I have to turn down the volume s... 
Update on my TT causing distortion at higher volume
@ghdprentice At some point there are diminishing returns. I don't like the re-tipping of MC carts or having to send to the factory for a rebuilt one. But then how many hours do you get from one? 1000 hours? 2 albums a day a year and a half of life... 
Update on my TT causing distortion at higher volume
@lewm Very good advice. I am into the technical details on things I work on (Old Colt firearms) and my music. Math major and IT field most of my life. I like details and I like projects coming together.  
Update on my TT causing distortion at higher volume
@nekoaudio I am using the Pro-Ject Align it. I took my time. And I have a Stylus Force Gauge. I first got the tonearm to "float" then zeroed. Then dialed in the proper weight for the cartridge. Then I verified and made a minor adjustment after u... 
Update on my TT causing distortion at higher volume
@ghdprentice I have "the bug" right now; then back to reality: I want an MM and a MC to see if I can tell the difference. Then I will feel a bit more educated.  My original Legacy MC that came with the TT got trashed; somehow. which sent me down ...