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    VAC Statement system inbound!

    Another congrats from to another Dawg fan here in Atlanta. Ran across this looking at BAT comments as I'm going balanced hence BAT. Should be a real pleasure for you as the equipment settles in and you experience those ah ha listening sessions.
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    First High End Turntable

    Hi Marc, Never tricked out the Trans Fi like you have and had some problems with the bearing. WIthout Vic around to solve a couple of things decided to make the switch. I hear some thing from idlers that are my cup of tea so next logical thing was Lenco. Pleased.
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    First High End Turntable

    After my hiatus from what was then a decent system, kids, divorce and relative poverty, once again down the rabbit hole. Trans fi Salvation/Terminator arm ala Marc for about ten years. Switched to a JTN Nantais Reference 3 this past year and recently had a Kuzma 4point 14 setup by Brian Walsh...
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    Phono Stage and XLRs

    So balanced amplifiers that are push pull have an advantage. Being that push pull amps have quite an advantage in producing power from a set of tubes, will balanced in this case augment the quality of the signal in respect to improving the notch distortion? What other advantages?
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    On Cables

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    First High End Turntable

    AR Turntable (high end?) with a Rabco arm. But was equiped with Win strain gauge startling improvement. Made my dog jump up and he had listened many hours to my Shure.
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    Munich show 2023 Hifideluxe and MOC .

    IMO Zu Def 4s are the most underappreciated component. Not widely exposed, many are far more well informed here but have my pair in storage, about to unbox them for another run.
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    Amp Isolation Recommendations

    The EVPs doubled in price to $200ea just as I was about to order.
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    '403 Forbidden'

    Having a similar problem, unfortunately the above link doesn't work.
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    6550 or KT88 for a VTL MB450

    I feel you, the Audiopax M100s in my system use 6 per channel. I have 12 tubes by 4 different manufacturers. Then considered the investment in my system overall and bit the bullet. Next best has been Sophia KT88. Psvane-good bass not as resolving. The step up in resoluton with the KR was worth...
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    6550 or KT88 for a VTL MB450

    Have run 6550/Kt88 in every amp forever. Have 10 or so brands, NOS/new issue you name it. KR KT88s fill the bill. Don't want to be wordy here, don't need to. Best resolution and balance, very convincing.
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    Room Play: Part 1

    Fortunately I'm pretty close to Jim’s home as well. Locating everything precisely, things were pretty close to start with, but refining those points paid dividends without a doubt. His attention to detail regarding getting an even bass response as well as the correct setting of gain from the...
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    Dedicated audio room build thread aka The Big Dig

    Hello Hugh, Happy to see Dennis come out with the follow up to your project. Nothing like seeing a well thought endeavor come to fruition. Getting to hear it, however briefly, was certainly an eye/ear opener. Also, the visual experience only adds to the dramatic effect, enhancing the experience...
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    How do I know if my current AC is good or bad?

    Hi CK, Have you tried the filters on your outlets? Presently I use two balanced power transformer units. All the dedicated lines are run through a wall unit from Equi=Tech. I also run my front end through a BPT 3.5 Sig Plus which is actually in line plugged into one of the dedicated lines, so...
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    Dedicated audio room build thread aka The Big Dig

    Hugh, Can't really say as to better or not. I cut my wall and ran 10 gauge romex. Didn't know different. Go to JPS Labs AC Power cables and scroll down, the wire is near the bottom. I have very efficient speakers but no one told me that AC noise would be a problem. I too have a wall unit...
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    Dedicated audio room build thread aka The Big Dig

    Hi Hugh, Ever since my first foray into creating a listening room a few things have been brought to my attention. One being JPS wire for the runs from the panel to receptacles. Might want to check it out if you haven't selected your wire. Pretty spendy though. I will say Dennis' ideas are a cut...
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    Zu loudspeakers

    Since you asked, Def4s with Audiopax Maggiore M100s, Zesto Leto Preamp and mainly analog front end. Like Marc I run a Trans-fi Salvation-Terminator. Airtight Supreme and Allnic H7000 Phono. I listen to music robustly, and like the dynamics, macro and micro. But I don't really care to get into...
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    Zu loudspeakers

    Since Zu seem to have a prominent place in this thread, thought I might chime in. I've had Def IVs for about 5 years, recently paired them with Audiopax Maggiore M-100s and have to say I'm impressed. Nice smooth detail is the best way I can say it.
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    Power Conditioning Advice

    It's been a month since the install of the EquiTech wall unit. I came across a 5WQ for a good price and curiosity got the best of me. And I'm glad. Now my Balanced Power technologies 3.5 Sig Plus has balanced power feeding it into the front end, amps on the wall unit only. So if my info is...
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    Power Conditioning Advice

    I do have dirty outlets. Can't seem to bear the thought but you have piqued my interest. Sounds deeper, big change for sure. All positive.
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    Power Conditioning Advice

    Thanks Mike, glad to be a member. I do have "dirty" outlets next to each home run on the wall. Will report back.
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    Power Conditioning Advice

    Had a wall unit from EquiTech installed Friday. I decided to leave my BPT 3.5 Sig plus powering my front end in service, now plugged into one of the dedicated lines powered by the EquiTech unit, piggybacked if you will. The amps are and subwoofer amps are now supplied by the other dedicated...
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    MGE Ultra-Isolation Noise Transformer, 5 KVA MODEL 91005-31T

    I'm reviving this thread because I have purchased the Equitech 50 amp unit, it weighs a lot and I need installation. At a bit of a loss as to how to find a qualified electrician and the ins and outs of proper installation. Mike or anyone have any suggestions. Called Jim Smith and he suggested...
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    Triodes and Tetrodes and SET, Oh My!

    Upon reviewing the entire thread, an informative one if I do say so, it seems the KR Audio hybrids provide the closest thing to tube amplification combined with low end control. The slight edge that NAT seems to enjoy as to musical warmth could be significant depending on the speaker. As for...
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    Understanding Coupling/Decoupling - with particular reference to loudspeakers

    It's great to have access to the industry experts' depth of knowledge available on this forum. Of course everyone's room is different. My floors are hardwood on 3/4" plywood on concrete. It seems, reading through all the posts in this thread, that truly the different factors result in different...
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    Understanding Coupling/Decoupling - with particular reference to loudspeakers

    I wouldn't think so either. But something good is happening here.
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    Understanding Coupling/Decoupling - with particular reference to loudspeakers

    Hi Gary, and again thanks for the thread. Thought provoking with as much science as could be interjected without overwhelming the subject. Got it done and a couple of things have happened, both positive. The Sistrum Apprentice stands appear to have balanced the speakers out, to say that the...
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    Nat Audio - giant killers?

    Hello Spirit, I'm interested in the NAT 211s as well. Have a pair in Croatia being offered but the EU version. The change from 220-110 is a problem. I'm trying to find a solution but a little under informed . Anyone on here done that before?
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    What Cartridge(s) Is Everyone Using

    Really nice cart. While I can only surmise, Ikeda put out some Fidelity Research carts in the 70s-early 80s. I picked up a FR MC202 a few months ago and can't force myself to listen to anything else as of yet. Looks like he uses a similar body, kinda wide and I guess sealed to prevent rubber...
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    Understanding Coupling/Decoupling - with particular reference to loudspeakers

    Actually one of the music lovers in the Atlanta area guided me in this direction. He was pretty emphatic to the point of stating that if you don't buy the stands, don't buy the speakers. Now the speakers sound great, kind of a hybrid full range with a tweeter w/single order crossover and a pair...

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