Recent content by Bob from Florida

Alan Parsons so far tonight.

I use the stock low and high pass. I have played with the various EQ settings but usually leave them off. Magic gets used for my rare "scratchy" record. One has to decide whether to "play" with settings of just listen to music. External DAC I use only to get the volume levels close to my...

That was the other choice besides the SA1.2 - which in part won because it was in stock and I was somewhat "impatient".

No experience, but it has my favorite profile - Shibata!

Everything you wanted to know in one place with references via hyperlinks. http://www.rothwellaudioproducts.co.uk/html/mc_step-up_transformers_explai.html I have used SUT’s previously and the gain, along with a RC network across the secondary to eliminate ringing, is the key to success. My...

For non-nerds & geeks, the short version - "turntables are clusterfucks".

http://www.soundfowndations.co.uk/reviews/HFN_Clearaudio%20Performance%20DC_lowres.pdf#:~:text=The%20partnering%20TT5%20linear%2Dtracking%20tonearm%20is%20exquisitely,and%20also%20its%20elegant%20resonant%20behaviour%2C%20the The review states the vertical "drag" is 10 mg and lateral is 20 mg...

That's the problem. The collective of "smart units" are collectively outsmarting you!

The RFI associated with LED lights is power supply related. That can be remedied with a quiet power supply. The dimmer circuit needs special attention as well - since it works by PWM that varies the on-off duty cycle at a frequency not noticeable to our eyes. @kvetcha 's example of the "fancy...

This morning’s scratch breakfast. Millet (instead of rice), ginger, garlic, carrots, onion, cayenne pepper, green beans, spinach, smoked chicken thighs, and avocado. Some of these recipes I make up are repeats - this one qualifies on first taste!

Add some mass at the cartridge.

As much as I like the Hana, if I had to pick a deserted island cartridge - the VM95SH would be the pick. They are hard to tell apart and I enjoy the AT a little bit more. As a bonus, you can purchase 3 replacement needles with the savings over a new SL.

I own a Hana SL and have installed every other Hana - except for the ML - this includes the Blue and Red, on other folks tables. I would suggest you try an Audio Technica VM95SH before re-tipping or upgrading. A new one will set you back $199. While all the Hana’s are exceptional cartridges...

Yoshi - our 13 year old Japanese Chin - has left the building. The once - full of energy, loyal companion - having survived 2 bladder stone surgeries, hip popping in and out of joint whenever he tried to run, arthritis, and diabetes the last 2.5 years is gone. We were blessed that our new Vet...