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Kuzma Stabi R compared to a Garrard 301/401??
The roofing industry refers to two qualities of slate for roof tiles: hard and soft. Hard and soft are attributes of the slate at different mining locations. The composition and age of slate varies. Not to be too trite, but your comment is reminiscent of electrical engineers claiming there's no...- noromance
- Post #89
- Forum: Turntables
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Kuzma Stabi R compared to a Garrard 301/401??
I sat the plinth on a 2'x2'x3" maple block. This had the immediate effect of adding a slightly sweet woodiness to the tone. Previous to this, it was a little silvery. Replacing the open steel stand with concrete blocks added stability and gave the sound more control. I also added springs to the...- noromance
- Post #69
- Forum: Turntables
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Kuzma Stabi R compared to a Garrard 301/401??
I'm no geologist but some slates are softer than others. The slate used by Jim Campbell, and, I believe OMA comes from Pennsylvania. It has better acoustic properties.- noromance
- Post #68
- Forum: Turntables
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Kuzma Stabi R compared to a Garrard 301/401??
I agree. I have wood and slate plinthed 401s. It takes a little work to ensure the slate doesn't get too fatiguing. I'm not sure where kozzmo sourced the slate but it should be soft slate.- noromance
- Post #65
- Forum: Turntables
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RADA Precious One Phono
Try the Precious One with the upper lid removed.- noromance
- Post #81
- Forum: Phonostages
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Abbas phono
Thanks, Paul for this update on your Abbas journey.- noromance
- Post #53
- Forum: Phonostages
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