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| DaVinci tonearm and azymuth If the post is not vertical, I think the shim should go between the post collar and the armboard. However if the headshell is the problem, I think the shim should go between the headshell and the cartridge. | |
| DaVinci tonearm and azymuth I suspect that a shim between the armboard and the arm collar will provide a good solution. I'll be back. | |
| DaVinci tonearm and azymuth Thanks for all your helpful responses. I checked the base and then the headshell with a bubble level, and there is a discrepancy between the two. Halcro, Peter and Jolanda just sent me a helpful email with exactly that suggestion, which I will try... | |
| Joule - Electra: Just How Hot?? I should add that people buy Jud's OTL's because they want the best tube sound available, at any price. The amps require care and attention, but the sonic and aesthetic rewards are there for the chosen few. | |
| Joule - Electra: Just How Hot?? I own the VZN-100 monoblocks in Musicwood. Build quality is simply suberb- these amps are functional works of art. Reliablity is excellent. I would only advise that the contacts of the driver tubes be occasionally cleaned with fine sandpaper. I sa... | |
| The Best Tube Amplifiers vs Spectron ? The current Spectron stereo amp without upgrades is no doubt a very nice amp, particularly for difficult loads. However, comparisons with the best amps out there should be against the Spectron monoblocks with both available upgrades. | |
| Spectron Remote Sense Cable Mattheus,Its been several months since I've used the Stealth, and my aural memory fails me. As I recall I only slightly preferred the Elrods- a bit more well-rounded and balanced presentation and slightly tighter and fuller bass. But this was comp... | |
| What preamp to pair with Spectron I'm using the Joule-Electra LA300-ME with the Spectron monoblocks. Some of the virtues: remarkably quiet, detailed, huge soundstage, tremendous slam, amazing bass. But keep in mind, XLR is not standard with the Joule. | |
| Upgrading wall outlets Its not in the interest of amplifier manufacturers to provide high end power cords. Privately, the amplifier designers may not place much sonic value in high end power cords or wall outlets. But sales of expensive amplifiers depend on the audiophi... | |
| Bryston 28 sst's vs Spectron Musician 3 SE ? That's understandable, but too bad that we won't have the comparison (for now). Spectron and Simon deserve a lot of credit for pursuing this comparison. There's bound to be a tradeoff between flexibility and convenience, but in my experience the S... | |
| Bryston 28 sst's vs Spectron Musician 3 SE ? Top quality class D versus solid state, monoblocks, high power output, similar price, would be an awesome comparison! I use the Spectron monos with Marten Coltranes with great results. The Spectrons were a great improvement over Rowland 201s, but ... | |
| Spectron Remote Sense Cable I'm also using Elrod Silver speaker cables, biwire, with the latest Spectron monos. I compared them to Stealth Dream cables (nonbiwire), and preferred the Elrods. These cables are completely transparent. They just get it all right: Dynamics, clari... | |
| Joule Electra LA-150 MK3 vs MK2? iSanchez, Its interesting how this preamp can enhance what we call "slam", something I previously attributed mainly to the amplification stage. Fortunately this preamp is able to balance it with natural yet detailed sound. No doubt the internal El... | |
| Joule Electra LA-150 MK3 vs MK2? I recently upgraded from the LA-150 MkII to the LA-150ME. The LA-150ME was only briefly available, and has since been replaced by the LA-300. Regardless, the LA-150ME is a clear improvement over the LA-150 MkII, which was already one of the most n... | |
| Spectron MIII MKII after market tweeks ? A few weeks ago, I switched over from an inexpensive but excellent biwire speaker cable to the latest generation of Elrod speaker cables (biwire, shotgun), to use with the latest Spectron monoblocks. The Elrod cables have added warmth and richness... |