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  1. vernonwtx

    DaVa FC-A1 a field coil contender

    I asked Darius about stylus cleaning. Similar to most, I use Magic Eraser and ST-50 gel before each LP play, and every 10 LPs MFSL cleaning fluid/brush (and somethings Hudson UV Stylus Cleaner). I specifically asked him about these. He did not directly address Magic Eraser, ST-50, but said...
  2. vernonwtx

    DaVa FC-A1 a field coil contender

    DaVa FC Reference 0.2 mV ZYX UNIverse II 0.24mV which I am running now thru IO at 74db gain. Etsuro Gold 0.3 mV
  3. vernonwtx

    DaVa FC-A1 a field coil contender

    I have an unused Dava Ref and tube PSU coming in from London: * Any issues using my Origin Live Enterprise 10" tonearm and/or my Aesthetix IO Sign phono (set at 121 imped, 74 db gain)? * Also, anyone swapped out the stock tubes in the PSU?
  4. vernonwtx

    The WBF humor and joke thread.

    How do you know you are an audiophile? You only have one chair in your dedicated listening room (oh... you have a dedicated listening room). Old Audiogon thread is funny: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/you-know-you-re-an-audiophile-if
  5. vernonwtx

    Aesthetix Io Users Group

    Yes, on 7308. Ron, I think some of these tube preferences are going to be dependent upon whether one prefer Mullard or Telefunken sound. See my post 703 for what I tested. https://www.whatsbestforum.com/threads/aesthetix-io-users-group.31402/page-36#post-762216
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    Custom dedicated audio room owners unite!

    Should EMF and RFI interference be a consideration in building a dedicated room? I once designed/built a data center that was next to high power lines. IT dept was concerned about frequency interference in the Telecom demarc rooms. However, the engineers said you would have to identify the...
  7. vernonwtx

    Live music - what does it tell us ?

    I agree with Hopkins' points. I much prefer my stereo's presentation to what I hear when I go to live events. My question is "what is "live" music"? My son plays the piano. We choose a Knabe grand (sounds warm), verse many other brands, example the Yamaha's sounded bright... so the...
  8. vernonwtx

    Takatsuki Tubes

    I changed out Sophia Princess Mesh 300B to Takatsuki TA-300B in my Canary M500's. It was a significant upgrade. Then I changed out Mullard CV378 "Skinny" to Takatsuki TA-274B in my Canary M500's. It was also a significant upgrade.
  9. vernonwtx

    Beyond Turntables-Micro Seiki SZ-1t, SX-8000II & SX-8000

    I thought y'all might like this pictures of this custom SX-111FV. Going on my wish list! https://www.turntableone.com/17720488/micro-seiki-sx-111-fv-%E0%B8%82%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87-mr-gilbert
  10. vernonwtx

    Aesthetix Io Users Group

    As the IO is balanced all the way thru, and I use XLR output, would there be a sound improvement if I used XLR phono inputs (vs currently RCA inputs)?
  11. vernonwtx

    Aesthetix Io Users Group

    Below includes my IMHO tube rolling results. I am actively buying a backup set of tubes (seems people either prefer Mullard or Telefunken tubes/sound): * Pwr: just bought 3 sets of matched pairs of Mullard EL34 XL1 from eBay (two pair w/ great labels, almost NIB), ~$500/pair .........(others...
  12. vernonwtx

    Introducing Center Stage 2M

    The rack is a metal frame TV stand i converted, added Track Audio - Solid Feet, and each amp has independent glass shelf with a 2" ApplePly/cork shelf (from audiophilevibrationcontrol.com) on top of that. You can see in the picture the MP64 with the CS2M next to the amp shelf.
  13. vernonwtx

    Introducing Center Stage 2M

    As I have these under a Laufer MP64 music server, would the feet settle in faster if I left the music server playing all the time (with the rest of the system turned off)?
  14. vernonwtx

    Aesthetix Io Users Group

    Concerning new tubes, you might try * Mullard CV4024 (on eBay ~$30/ea). * Sophia 12AX7 ($95/ea). I had good luck with them.
  15. vernonwtx

    Introducing Center Stage 2M

    My experience so far. I purchased two sets of 4 of CS2M's. * I ran them under my Canary Audio M500 amps for ~20 days. I only noticed a slight shift towards brighter, no other change. I returned to my Yamamoto Ebony PB-23/PB-20. I had tried IsoAcoustics Orea Bordeau before, but more bright...
  16. vernonwtx

    Canary Audio

    What tubes are you using? Can we see pictures?
  17. vernonwtx

    Canary Audio

    I have the M500's and upgraded from Sophia mess to the Takatsuki TA-300B. Very nice upgrade. I went further with the Takatsuki TA-274B, which was also very nice.
  18. vernonwtx

    Tonearm for SH-B19 (BL-1010?

    I wanted to note it is a fixed mounting hole, 222mm PS, 28mm hole.
  19. vernonwtx

    Tonearm for SH-B19 (BL-1010?

    As my Dragon CT is being repaired, I bought a Sound House SH-B19 (Micro Seiki upgraded BL-101). It is sounding great with stock MA-505 MKIII and stock wires with a AC-2. I will be installing a UNIverse II. Having the never ending upgrade itch, what would be a good tonearm upgrade in the $1-3k...
  20. vernonwtx

    Aesthetix IO

    I wanted to expand something I said. The modified Jolida Envoy matched the stock tubed IO Sign dual power ONLY when the Jolida had the BMI Oceanic PC’s and the IO had the cheap Chinese silver PC’s. BMI Oceanic on the IO took it up to a whole different level (very good, but at $2k ea used =...
  21. vernonwtx

    Aesthetix IO

    NOS tubes. Upscale Audio NOS cyro Mullard CV4004 premium matched pair in 2017 $400/pair. They only list singles now at $188 ea. Getting harder to find. GTB tall glass. On EL34, typo on my part (sorry). XF2-a has 2 getter rings at the top, while XF2-b has only 1 getter ring.
  22. vernonwtx

    Aesthetix IO

    Sorry, I am late to this conversation. I have Nakamichi Dragon CT, ZYX Uni II, IO Sign dual power setup (running 68 dB), into Laufer MP64 16 core (as preamp) (ordered waiting on MP64-32, to Canary M500’s toQuintessence Summit speakers. My thoughts: - my last pre-upgrade was a Laufer...
  23. vernonwtx

    Laufer Teknik Memory Player 64

    I started using the MP in 2010, and upgraded to the MP64 16-core summer 2017. Huge difference (including using as a preamp). I tried to best it (within my budget) on LP... Nakamichi Dragon CT, ZYX Universe II, Silent Source Music Ref 2 Phono Cable, Aesthetix IO Signature w/ 2 separate power...

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