scousepasty
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| ARC Ref phono 2 vs ASR Basis Excl 2010 I recently received my ARC Ref 2 phono back from GNS, after they performed their Statement mods, plus adding XLR input sockets. The sound is superb. | |
| Correcting drifting with Sutherland Timeline Yes, you can see this stylus drag, plus different cartridge loads, different weight vinyls, belt tension changes, etc.And because the laser projects around the room, you can see minute changes around the complete revolution. | |
| Correcting drifting with Sutherland Timeline So far I've found that it takes about 5-8 revolutions of the HRX platter to recognise a .05 Hz frequency change that I make on the SDS, and stabilse.I don't have perfect pitch but this helps me get closer to perfection than I've ever managed with ... | |
| Correcting drifting with Sutherland Timeline Not done any tests with various weight LP's yet. Planning on cutting an 'O' ring to fit in the top groove of the TimeLine so that I can sit my VPI HRX weight securely on top of the TimeLine, for 2 reasons; The TimeLine is not a much of a weight co... | |
| Mods for ARC preamp / amp 6550c, I think you are missing the point or over simplifying matters. I like ARC products build qualities, etc., but not the house sound, which can be changed by installing different components, etc. Similarly with Wadia, nice machines but so temp... | |
| Mods for ARC preamp / amp I have had most of my ARC amps modified over the years with great results.Remember that (even) ARC build their products to fit a price band, profit margin and 'house' sound.GNS modified my Wadia 581SE and I was happy enough to send them my Ref 5 &... | |
| Experience with rewiring SME arm? Couple of guys in the UK you may want to contact;Kevin at [email protected] who does Kondo rewires and Graham at [email protected] who does silver arm wiring, both for SME's. | |
| Wadia displays too tiny Speak with Steve Huntley at GNS, he may have a solution. | |
| It is 5 AM, Do you Know where Mikey Fremer is? I agree with you on PH7 in a full range system Mike and sold mine for that reason, with not many hours. Just bought a Ref 2 and its away getting modified right now - will post how that turns out.I heard what Ypsilon pre & power amps can do dri... | |
| How large is your music collection? Added another 3,500 - 5,000+ classical & jazz albums to my collection, since my posting in September, from a record store closing down. Deal was too good to count them all, but the boxes have filled an 18ft garage floor. It includes some 10" C... | |
| It is 5 AM, Do you Know where Mikey Fremer is? My listening pattern is probably not like many others; I travel a lot on business and may not be home for 4-6 weeks at a stretch. But when I'm home I can spend 16 hours a day spinning records and probably more since I got Wi-Fi and can sit on my f... | |
| It is 5 AM, Do you Know where Mikey Fremer is? Just added another 3,500 - 5,000+ classical & jazz albums to my collection from a record store closing down. Deal was too good to count them all, but the boxes have filled an 18ft garage floor. It includes some 10" Columbia classical EP's, 10"... | |
| ARC Ref 3 bad tube? The power tube in my Ref 3 went pop at about 500 hrs., easy to diagnose, no power! I changed it for a NOS GE6550A that I had, with a v.near match marking and the noticeable improvement over the standard valve was in bass and a deeper soundstage. W... | |
| Sacd recommendations The Red Rose Set is still available from Acoustic Sounds. The Carole King - Tapestry sacd, Marlena Shaw - Live in Tokyo & Pirates by Rickie Lee Jones sacd approach the sound quality of the best vinyl versions of all these records. | |
| Clearaudio Balanced Reference phono stage. I have one in my system and found it superior to the ARC PH7 phono stage. You can get loading plugs from Germany to match pretty much any cartridge, but as I use ClearAudio cartridges, it is probably a little easier for them to supply an exact loa... |