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13072
Hi all, hope all is well with everyone. Just to let you know that we are having our 14th Annual Sale starting today. Virtually everything has been marked down...
AUDIO EXCELLENCE
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May 5, 2007
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I have a primarily vintage tube system: Van Alstin Super PAS 3 preamp, Dynaco St-35 power amp (which makes an excellent headphone amp btw), and a Trio tuner...
Robert Brown
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May 7, 2007
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My guess is that your cats are playing some sneaky trick on you. You could try changing their cat food. I find that Hill's c/d works wonders. Robert Brown...
Andre Nickell
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May 7, 2007
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13075
Perhaps I don't have the dry sense of humor that some people do, but cat food post is worthless.. Sorry, a.m. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Aleksandar Matijaca
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May 7, 2007
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How quickly after you close the door does the bass improve? If it's right away, then perhaps the problem is microphonics, in which case closing the doors...
Anthony Wong
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May 7, 2007
2:49 pm
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I have my two channel system set up on a dedicated isolated ground circuit which works quite well keeping the system nice and quiet. I like to run an output...
greg_hergott
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May 14, 2007
4:51 pm
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I know this problem as do you, the ground differential between the two systems. The ground problem may be coming from either the respective grounds of the two...
Jeff Rabin
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May 14, 2007
5:46 pm
13079
If the ground loop is coming from your cable box, one option may be the Mondial MAGIC. See this link http://www.onhometheater.com/product/20030401.htm This...
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May 15, 2007
2:32 pm
13080
You should only have to lift the ground on your tape output. I went to Kromer radio on Bathurst and bought an RCA ground lifter for $14 that did the trick when...
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May 15, 2007
3:42 pm
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Did the thing you bought at Kromer change the sound much? Is it something like this? http://www.minidisc-canada.com/shopexd.asp?id=51 Thanks. ... for ... sales...
greg_hergott
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May 15, 2007
11:35 pm
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Hi Greg, It kind of looked like that and is about the same size with the same plugs, but instead of a nice box, all the "guts" are held in heatshrink or some...
andyrublev
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May 17, 2007
2:16 pm
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Thanks for looking into it for me. For anyone interested, here is the result (for now) of my ground loop issue. A couple of people suggested that it was the TV...
greg_hergott
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May 17, 2007
3:28 pm
13084
Very interesting. I had thought it might be the cable. Now we know. Jeff...
Dr. Jeffrey Rabin
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May 17, 2007
4:05 pm
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Anthony, thanks for your detailed reply. The improvement in sound is immediate and I was also thinking microphonics could be an issue as there is a subwoofer...
Some Guy
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May 18, 2007
11:59 am
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I'm happy to help, Rob - it's a fun subject, and easy for me to get (too) verbose real quick :) I like the idea of audiophile furniture that doesn't look...
Anthony Wong
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May 18, 2007
3:08 pm
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On 5/18/07, Anthony Wong <anthonykennethwong@...> wrote: <snip> ... is what makes them silent, due to their amazing bearings. You can't hear the 8dB fan...
Aleksandar Matijaca
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May 18, 2007
5:36 pm
13088
I think you're right; granite is best used for its mass in conjunction with a layer of vibration absorption like sand or bearings. Corian (fake granite...
Anthony Wong
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May 18, 2007
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13089
I think that these isolation devices would have the biggest bang for the buck (in diminishing order): turntables cd players dvd players amps & preamps... not...
Aleksandar Matijaca
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May 18, 2007
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13090
Tuners, particularly valve tuners, benefit surprisingly well. Jeff...
Dr. Jeffrey Rabin
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May 19, 2007
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13091
Hi there, I just recently purchased (arriving today!! )a slightly used Herron VTPH-1MC Plus phono stage to upgrade my current phono state - the mighty Lehmann...
Aleksandar Matijaca
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May 19, 2007
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Congratulations. The Herron sounds like a superb piece. But, I suggest you check the link you provided for a photos of your system. David ... From: Aleksandar...
David Stangret
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May 19, 2007
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Hi David, this link is the one that works (things got wrapped up below).. http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=6b2vnrc a.m. ... [Non-text portions of this message...
Aleksandar Matijaca
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May 19, 2007
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That makes sense, since tuners are amplifying a very small signal, with which microphonic noise can be significant. Anthony ... From: Dr. Jeffrey Rabin...
Anthony Wong
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May 19, 2007
3:21 am
13095
Have you hear the moving magnet version of the Herron. Would it be worth it. I'm aking because also have a Black Cube and have a turntable with a Clearaudio...
Andre Nickell
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May 19, 2007
4:55 pm
13096
Alex, This is why I recently asked you about your Herron VTSP-1. I also picked up a VTPH-1MC (plus model which is non inverting) and have heard that there is...
greg_hergott
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May 19, 2007
6:21 pm
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Hi Greg, yes, there are quite a few VTPH-1s coming on the market, check on audiogon! The unit I got was one of the last ones before the 2 came out. Yes,...
Aleksandar Matijaca
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May 19, 2007
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Hi Andre, no, I have not heard the MM version of the Herron. I don't own a MM cartridge, so it did not come into play. I think that going to a MM version...
Aleksandar Matijaca
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May 19, 2007
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13099
Yup -- this is ONE LP so far going for $1120 ...
Aleksandar Matijaca
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May 20, 2007
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I watched the youtube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xs1aUws0Lrs and was amazed. For interest, check out the website of their club: ...
greg_hergott
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May 20, 2007
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13101
Hi there, recently, I have been getting ready for a garage sale. One of the things that my wife wanted to get rid of is a Sony DVD receiver. Upon closer ...
Aleksandar Matijaca
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