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    Natural Sound

    Interesting... I normally try to calibrate and fine tune SRA by using the method articulated by Doug Deacon..."adjusting for harmonic alignment" (or something of that nature). I would imagine this procedure is more challenging if you're keying on human voice (since it's harder to identify the...
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    Natural Sound

    Hey Peter, What arm changes, specifically, did you do to get the tonal balance you were looking for?
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    What's everyone's take on the recent microscopic investigation by Michael Fremer of stylus contamination by products like Onzow Zerodust ?

    I am a happy Magic Eraser user and feel that it does a good job in combination with a soft-bristled brush afterward. What makes me laugh was what Linn recommended for cleaning styli many years ago.... they suggested using the strike pad from a book of matches!
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    diamond has come loose in my cantilever, ideas to repair ??

    I don't have much to add other than the exact same thing happened to my Zyx Universe many years ago. My first Universe had its cantilever snapped off when it went skidding across the record surface by my inadvertent ham-handed-ness. I then bought a new Zyx Universe (at a distributor-provided...
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    Buyer Beware: Dennis Foley and Acoustic Fields

    What does this have to do with being politically correct? I don't get it. What I left out in my explanation above is the amount of tooth-pulling that was required and the number of emails exchanged just trying to get Dennis to send the products I had paid for earlier. What was particularly...
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    Buyer Beware: Dennis Foley and Acoustic Fields

    I also can confirm that Dennis Foley is someone that you should be cautious with. I watched many of his YourTube videos and ended up buying some of his products and plans he sold on his website. Unfortunately, buying those products was a huge headache and left me wanting me to warn others. 1)...
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    Miyajima Labs Cartridges

    Does anyone want to buy my Madake? seriously! I bought one based on a recommendation and never found that it floated my boat like my other cartridges. That being said, my tastes are more suited to the Lyra house-sound so it may be a purely personal thing. If you're interested, send me a...
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    tima's DIY RCM

    What is the current recipe for the cleaning solution? Apologies if this question has been answered many times before but I wish there was a sticky (and updated) post that provided this info. As the thread gets longer and longer and the recipe changes), it becomes difficult to find this. Thanks...
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    Natural Sound

    Amazing write up Peter!! It's a pleasure reading about your journey and how much enjoyment you've gotten out of it... Like many others, I, too, look forward to hearing the complete overhaul of your system.
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    RIP - Heartfelt thanks to Paul Chambers of Goodwin's High End!

    Sadly, I am just now seeing this thread about Paul's passing. I am another longtime customer / admirer of Goodwin's and, especially, Paul Chambers. I echo the many great things said about Paul in the many notes said about him in this forum. I spent many hours talking to Paul and asking him...
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    The importance of VTA, SRA and Azimuth - pics

    I, too, am interested in what microscopes people are using and at what magnification. The Dino-lite that I have is accurately spec'd at 140X and has a long focal length. That means that I don't have to be a fraction of an inch away to get a good look. However, it is not a high enough...
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    The importance of VTA, SRA and Azimuth - pics

    I have the perfect tool for what you're asking for: https://www.dino-lite.com/products01_list.php?index_m1_id=4&index_m2_id=6 Dino-lite makes a stand that firmly holds the microscope and provides finely adjustable control in the 3 dimensions you're looking for. You'll need to get the RK-10 ...
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    Living Presence

    These pictures of the "professional" version (PAS?) of the SmartTractor are fantastic. Even though the cost is prohibitively ridiculous for the PAS, I've thought about purchasing it. I was last quoted over $3000 by the US distributor, Rutherford Audio. I would love to read some comparative...
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    Best XLR connectors money can buy?

    I just received a pair of ETI Kryo XLR connectors. They look to be extremely well made and well thought out. I will be using them to connect my tape head wiring to a tape preamp.
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    How I made head direct out of Studers

    It looks like there are a couple of ads currently on ebay for the A80 cards that will provide a direct connection to the repro heads. Here's one of them...
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    Diaghragmatic absorbers

    One word of advice: make sure you save all correspondence and records of payments with Denis. I'm also a believer in the technology and have a number of diaphragmatic absorbers and diffusers in my listening room that are based upon his designs. They've truly made a big difference in my room...
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    My Audio System and Invitation.

    Wow, where did you get the Silbatone amplifier?
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    Accurate spirit levels for analog set up, any recommendations?

    I agree with this. I replaced my various bubble levels with a Starrett level I bought off ebay. I have no idea how well calibrated it is anymore but it's extremely consistent, sensitive, and much more trustworthy than the normal "audiophile" ones.
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    Miyajima (and other) Cartridge Installation Question

    I assume you are saying this because you don't have a grinder. You could easily accomplish the modification to the nuts with some sandpaper and vice grips (or pliers). It would probably work better than a grinder since you'll have finer control over the amount of material removed from the nuts.
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    Miyajima (and other) Cartridge Installation Question

    Hopefully, the attached pictures are good enough to show that the nuts on the right were slightly modified (on a grinder) to fit in the bored holes of the cartridge but were large enough that they don’t spin when they are engaged with the screws. The screws on the left were the originals that...
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    Miyajima (and other) Cartridge Installation Question

    The answer lies in the way that I modified the nuts on the grinder. I’ll post pictures later today when I can...
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    Miyajima (and other) Cartridge Installation Question

    I have the nuts mounted on the underside of my Miyajima Madake so that I can tighten the screws from the top. The nuts that I used were initially on the large size but I modified them (on a grinder) so that they were small enough to fit in the bored out area under the cartridge but large...
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    Official Thread to Report Bugs, Concerns or Suggestions With The New Site Platform

    Where's the small icon that brings you directly to the oldest unread message within a thread? Nevermind.... I just realized that clicking on the title automatically brings your there....
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    tima's DIY RCM

    Based on the diyaudio forum thread, I, too, bought an USC machine that was recommended. It does not have a spout that would allow you to connect to an external filter. I’ve always thought about adding a filter to my machine so your post will probably give me the extra push to go ahead and do...
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    Revelation audio Labs Umbilical Cables for Pass labs Xs pre and Xs powers

    I am the person that bought a pair of these cables from Tarik and am using them to replace the stock cables that came with my XS preamp. I don't have many listening hours with them yet but I am happy to report that they've made a positive difference for me so far. p.s. Tarik is a great person...
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    stylus force gauge

    I have an Ortofon DS-1 that I’d be willing to sell for $50.00 plus shipping charges. Send me a PM if interested.
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    Measuring the frequency response of tape playback electronics

    1) Now that AudioTester is no longer a valid option (since the developer has gone MIA), do you have an inexpensive piece of software that will do the same job? 2) Which MRL tape is the one that contains the sweep tone? Is it the same one made to work with the Sound Technology machines?
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    Setting repro head azimuth

    Hi Fred, Thanks for the lengthy response... One key missing ingredient in your description is that azimuth should be adjusted until the peaks at all VU meters are be reached at the same time, right? (2 VU meters for 2-track, 4 VU meters for 4-track, 1 VU for mono, etc.) i.e. is it a mistake if...
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    Setting repro head azimuth

    Hi Fred, For those of us who are on the edge of our seat (like me), can you give us a hint as to what your procedure for "D" is? This topic is very germane for me at the moment as I tried adjusting the Azimuth on the repro head of my Studer A807 while at a friend's house just LAST NIGHT (he's...
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    Setting repro head azimuth

    Do you take the trouble to use a special screwdriver (i.e. de-magnetized) when adjusting the azimuth on the head? I'm assuming that if you're stuck without a special screwdriver, one can de-magnetize it with the same procedure one uses to de-magnetize the repro head (and capstan, rollers, etc)....

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