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  1. Maril555

    Shun Mook under a turntable

    I'm wondering if anyone here used Shun Mook Giant Resonators under the turntable plinth. I'm just about to endeavor into a new TT plinth for a new TT project, and trying to decide on the footers. The new project is belt-driven, non-suspended heavy plinth and magnetically suspended platter (a la...
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    Long DC cable

    I need to make a longer DC cable for the linear PSU that feeds TT motor, as it induces hum in SUT/Phono stage, and wondering if there any downside on having a long DC cable (15 ft)? Thank you
  3. Maril555

    System upgrade

    Decided to post my new (partially) system: After reading Bonzo’s report on Misho Myronov”s Altec Dual woofer front loaded horns, and doing some research I‘ve decided to commission the same To replace my Avantgarde Duo Omega G2s that i ve been using for a while. Peter Noerbaek of PBN Audio had...
  4. Maril555

    Charlie Watts RIP

    Just published. My favorite Stone.
  5. Maril555

    Optimal volume control range/position

    What is considered to be an optimal operating range of the preamp volume control In terms of the best frequency response, distortion, noise? b/w 10-12 o’clock on the dial? and what happens from the electrical point of view when it below 9 or above 12?
  6. Maril555

    Linear Power supply for turntable motor

    I just bought Dereneville DAE-01 SP motor, that comes standard with a wall wart, so I need a better PSU The obvious option is the Dereneville own DPS 24 PSU, which is kind of expensive at around $1000. The motor is 24 VDC. So far, I have only found Teddy Pardo "Teddy24" model, that offers 24 V...
  7. Maril555

    Can cartridge output decrease with time?

    I feel I need somewhat higher volume knob position (12 vs. 11) to achieve the same loudness, as I’m used to. Can it be an aging cart? I have Kiseki Purple Heart, that is about 4-5 years old. What else could possibly be a reason for an output drop? Nothing else has changed in the system. Actually...
  8. Maril555

    Acoustician in NE (Philadelphia area)

    Hello, We are buying a new house and I will need an acoustician to design a listening room for me My current room had been designed by Rives, who unfortunately is no longer in business. I would prefer someone local, so they could do on-site measurements, etc., but in the end, it's not...

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