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1: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, RE: I DO want to try some fancier 6922s... (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2017-03-09, 07:29:00 (71.126.161.207)
Mark, what were the new tubes you tried (and went back to the originals)? It's my understanding there are basic 6H23 tubes and a higher quality version 6H23P-EB. The 6H23P-EB (Russian make) came in my .......
2: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, RE: Have had my unit for about the same... (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2017-03-08, 15:50:47 (71.126.161.207)
Thanks, Mark. That's great to know. With your comment and Kevin's, I'm in no hurry to replace them. .......
3: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, RE: Maxxed-Out Tube Question (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2017-03-07, 06:12:39 (71.126.161.207)
Thanks, Kevin. Your help is always appreciated. I'm sure mine have more than 1000 hours on them, but it's hard to estimate over 7-8 years. Maybe I'll try new tubes at some point, but I'll leave the cu .......
4: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, Maxxed-Out Tube Question (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2017-03-04, 11:17:27 (71.126.161.207)
I've been using a Maxxed-Out phono stage for almost 8 years now. The original 6H23P-EB tubes are still in it. They seem OK, but I'm wondering if this could be a situation where the sound has degraded .......
5: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Upgrade from K&K Audio Maxxed-Out Phono Stage? (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2016-06-09, 15:02:38 (173.73.160.25)
Ed, I have the 1931 transformers and the tantalum resistors, both of which I installed when I initially built the kit. And all of the subsequent upgrades. Mine is old enough that it has the option of .......
6: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Upgrade from K&K Audio Maxxed-Out Phono Stage? (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2016-06-09, 14:52:14 (173.73.160.25)
I heard the Steelhead many years ago. At the time I thought it was good but not enough better in my system to be worth the cost. I don't remember if I had my current turntable setup then. The Steelhea .......
7: Vinyl Asylum, RE: What Don't You Like? (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2016-06-07, 17:19:03 (173.73.160.25)
I don't think I'd call it a weakness, but more of an ergonomic issue. I use both the MM and MC inputs. Unfortunately, the switch to change inputs is on the back. And the MC loading switch in on the ba .......
8: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Consider the Aesthetix Rhea (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2016-06-07, 17:10:00 (173.73.160.25)
I've heard the Rhea at some length though not in my system. It's quite good and is extremely configurable. However, it uses 10 tubes and is not quite as quiet as I'd like. I don't mind a few tubes, bu .......
9: Vinyl Asylum, Thank you (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2016-06-07, 13:14:34 (173.73.160.25)
Thanks to both of you for the replies - very different choices. I need 2 inputs and would like loading and gain to be easily configurable. This limits my choices. I had been considering a Pass Labs XP .......
10: Vinyl Asylum, Upgrade from K&K Audio Maxxed-Out Phono Stage? (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2016-06-06, 11:52:31 (170.97.67.112)
Hello, Has anyone upgraded from a K&K Audio Maxxed-Out phono stage? If so, I'd be interested in knowing what you tried and what you ended up with. I've been using a Maxxed-Out for quite a few years an .......
11: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Modwright LS36.5 Separate Power Supply (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2016-04-02, 12:02:56 (173.73.160.25)
Thanks for the response. I'm sure I'd seen that review before, but I just reread it. I'd forgotten how positive it is about the external PS. I'm pretty certain I'll send mine off for the upgrade now. .......
12: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Modwright LS36.5 Separate Power Supply (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2016-04-01, 10:21:15 (173.73.160.25)
Hello, I've been using a Modwright LS 36.5 line stage for about 8 years and have been very satisfied with it. Has anyone had this single-box preamp and then added the external power supply? If so, I'm .......
13: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, Is this available? (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2014-05-09, 09:46:29 (72.66.75.16)
Kevin, I don't see this on your website. Could you provide additional info on availability and cost? Thanks. Joe .......
14: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, Thanks! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2013-06-26, 10:49:53 (108.56.204.2)
... .......
15: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, Capacitor Polarity on PC Board (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2013-06-26, 07:17:53 (108.56.204.2)
Hello Kevin, Is the convention to always show the negative terminal of a polarized capacitor with a round solder pad on a pc board and a square pad for the positive? I'm referring to the new phono pre .......
16: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, RE: 10 years of K&K Audio! (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2012-03-01, 14:30:24 (173.73.6.207)
Happy Anniversary! My best wishes for the next 10! .......
17: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, RE: Update on Turntable Motor Power Supply Kit? (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2012-02-09, 11:17:24 (173.73.6.207)
Kevin, If you're close to releasing this, do you have a price that you can post? Thanks. Joe .......
18: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, Update on Turntable Motor Power Supply Kit? (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2012-01-15, 06:09:39 (173.73.6.207)
Kevin, any news for those of us waiting for the kit? Thanks. .......
19: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, RE: Turntable Motor Power Supply Kit (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2011-11-11, 12:47:05 (173.73.6.207)
Thanks, Kevin. I can understand the desire to vary speed in order to achieve 33.33 rpm or 45 or whatever. But what is the reason for varying torque? I guess greater torque would get the platter up to .......
20: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, RE: Turntable Motor Power Supply Kit (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2011-11-11, 07:15:08 (173.73.6.207)
Hello Kevin, Will this be a fixed power supply or will it have variable voltage to fine tune the TT speed? Any update on availability (ballpark)? Thanks. Joe .......
21: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks to All (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2011-10-29, 10:15:24 (173.73.6.207)
Thanks to everyone that responded. I'll be keeping this copy as the seller did nothing wrong. Maybe there's more going on as Uncle Hippie's post states that his original copy doesn't have the hum. Sti .......
22: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Drag, (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2011-10-28, 18:44:56 (173.73.6.207)
:) Thanks, jefe. At least now I know that it's not typical. I'll return it. It's disconcerting since there's no way to know that just by looking at it. I wonder what happened? Joe .......
23: Vinyl Asylum, Original A Love Supreme - Really Bad Hum (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2011-10-28, 18:08:46 (173.73.6.207)
I just played an original stereo Impulse version ('van gelder' in the dead wax) of A Love Supreme that I won on Ebay. It was cleaned first on a VPI machine and looks very nice. However, the level of b .......
24: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, Cartridge Loading Help Needed (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2011-06-08, 05:43:07 (74.96.66.130)
I'm thinking about getting a Soundsmith mono cartridge for use with the MM input on my Maxxed-out Phono Stage. Their cartridges are available for either 100pf or 400pf loading. Which of these would be .......
25: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, Thanks, Kevin (NT) (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2011-05-09, 13:53:17 (74.96.66.130)
nt .......
26: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, 2 Inputs Connected Simultaneously (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2011-05-06, 12:28:22 (74.96.66.130)
Hello Kevin, Is it OK to have a MM and a MC cartridge connected to the Maxxed-Out phono stage simultaneously? For example, 2 tonearms connected and then use the MM/MC switch on the back to select betw .......
27: Cable Asylum, RE: Since "Tweak" is no longer on the market ... (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2011-02-13, 09:52:24 (74.96.66.130)
And the very good reason is ...? .......
28: Cable Asylum, RE: I think 5 ml is enough (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2011-02-12, 15:05:38 (74.96.66.130)
Thanks, John. .......
29: Cable Asylum, RE: Three budget suggestions (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2011-02-12, 14:14:53 (74.96.66.130)
John, I see the following on the Posthorn site: 5 ml Field Kit (15 ml dilutent bottle, applicators) $31.65 10 ml Lab In 50 ml dilutant bottle $61.50 15 ml Field Kit Refill $87.45 20 ml Studio in 100 m .......
30: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, RE: Fuse Values (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2011-01-28, 14:33:17 (74.96.66.130)
That's exactly what I need to know. Thanks, again. And I'm looking forward to your turntable power supply. .......
31: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, RE: Fuse Values (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2011-01-28, 14:14:03 (74.96.66.130)
Thanks, Kevin. They make a 630ma fuse, and I was just wondering if that would be OK or too risky to use. .......
32: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, Fuse Values (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2011-01-28, 13:46:36 (74.96.66.130)
Kevin, what do you think of the following regarding the size fuse that should be used in the Maxxed-Out Phonostage? This is from the Music Direct website: "HiFi Tuning Fuses are Zero Tolerance, a 6Amp .......
33: Tweakers' Asylum, Thanks, all. (NT) (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2011-01-26, 05:25:26 (74.96.66.130)
NT .......
34: Tweakers' Asylum, Where are DIY AC Passive Filter Instructions? (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2011-01-21, 12:25:26 (74.96.66.130)
I know there are 1 or more posts here that provide explicit instructions on building a passive AC filter (the kind you plug into an unused outlet), but after extensive searching I still can't find any .......
35: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, RE: Fuse in K & K Phonostage (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2010-11-23, 11:56:16 (74.96.66.130)
Thanks, Kevin. Hi-Fi Tuning has just come out with an upgraded fuse. In case the other 2 versions weren't good enough. I wonder if there's a downside to a handmade fuse? .......
36: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, Fuse in K & K Phonostage (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2010-11-23, 11:21:39 (74.96.66.130)
The back panel states that a time delay fuse must be used. Is that the same as a slow blow fuse? Has anyone tried any of the exorbitantly priced "audiophile" fuses in their phonostage? Thanks. Joe ::: .......
37: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, RE: K&K Audio Phono Stage (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2010-06-28, 06:11:40 (71.163.235.223)
Is this an upgrade other than what's listed on the website? .......
38: Speaker Asylum, RE: Stereo shops in DC area? (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2010-02-28, 10:53:12 (70.17.113.6)
I've dealt with, and bought from, Command Performance AV, Gifted Listener, and Deja Vu. I'd recommend all of them. .......
39: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Well, keep your eyes open ... (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-09-13, 03:10:47 (70.21.96.170)
Do you mind if I ask how/where you bought yours? Audiogon, friend, local dealer? I'm not sure I could spend that much buying from a stranger, long distance, sight and sound unknown. Of course, that's .......
40: Vinyl Asylum, RE: thats another one i like (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-09-11, 15:19:07 (70.21.96.170)
I wouldn't hesitate either if I had the money for it. I'm looking at some used cartridges on Audiogon, but I worry about the risk involved. My budget is I have a Basis 2001 with the Vector 3. I've on .......
41: Vinyl Asylum, RE: the kontrapunkt series (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-09-11, 05:48:09 (70.21.96.170)
Thanks for the comments. I'm thinking seriously now about an Ortofon, although a Dynavector 17D3 or XX-2 is also appealing. Even though I haven't heard any of them! .......
42: Vinyl Asylum, Ortofon with Basis Vector Tonearm? (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-09-10, 12:31:59 (70.21.70.53)
Does anyone have experience with Ortofon cartridges, especially the Jubilee, with a Vector tonearm? If so, comments? Can anyone compare the "house sound" of Ortofon cartridges to Dynavectors (if there .......
43: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Cartridge for Vector 3 (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-07-18, 03:42:10 (70.21.91.117)
Thanks for the comments. Right now I have a Bottlehead Seduction, which is MM only, but I'm planning to replace it. I haven't made a final decision. .......
44: Vinyl Asylum, Cartridge for Vector 3 (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-07-16, 13:23:51 (70.21.91.117)
Hello All, I will be getting a used Basis 2001 with Vector 3 arm soon. I'm considering either a Dynavector 17D3 or Soundsmith SMMC1 (or Aida). Has anyone used either of these with a Vector arm? The co .......
45: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, RE: LL1931 vs LL1933 - anyone compare? (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-07-14, 10:12:50 (70.21.91.117)
Sorry, not trying to change the topic. Did you do the Cardas cap upgrade? If yes, how did it compare to the resistor upgrade? Joe .......
46: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, Thanks to all for your comments. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-07-09, 13:08:04 (70.21.91.117)
nt .......
47: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, RE: How quiet is Maxxed-Out phono stage? (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-07-08, 18:37:26 (70.21.91.117)
Thank you for your help, Kevin. Joe .......
48: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, RE: How quiet is Maxxed-Out phono stage? (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-07-08, 17:25:46 (70.21.91.117)
Thanks, Kevin. That sounds great. To ask an unrelated question - what is the reason why one would use the tube vs. solid state rectification? What are the pros and cons of each? Joe .......
49: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, How quiet is Maxxed-Out phono stage? (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-07-08, 13:59:39 (70.21.91.117)
I realize this is somewhat subjective and hard to describe, but can anyone comment on this? My speakers are not super efficient - about 91 DB so that shouldn't be an issue. Right now I'm using a Bottl .......
50: Bottlehead Forum, RE: Eros Mono Switch (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-04-17, 14:26:29 (70.21.94.125)
Paul, so you're saying that for my Seduction I could add a toggle switch that connects T29 and T39 for mono and disconnects them for stereo. Is that correct? Thanks. Joe .......
51: Bottlehead Forum, RE: Eros Mono Switch (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-04-16, 13:22:10 (70.21.94.125)
Paul, I guess what I want is mono in and stereo out. My previous line stage preamp had a mono switch, which made mono LPs and 45s sound a lot better. My current preamp does not have a mono switch so I .......
52: Bottlehead Forum, RE: Eros Mono Switch (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-04-13, 12:05:21 (70.21.94.125)
Thanks, Grainger. When I replace the Seduction, I'll probably go with another product that has a mono switch built in. .......
53: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks for Your Responses (nt) (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-04-10, 04:31:27 (70.21.71.85)
Thanks. .......
54: Bottlehead Forum, Eros Mono Switch (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-04-09, 12:09:39 (70.21.71.85)
How easy would it be to add a mono switch to the Eros? I've been using a Seduction for years and think it's great, but I'm interested in the Eros and really would like to have a mono switch. Thanks. : .......
55: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I only know of Music Direct. Drop them an email, they may have... (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-04-08, 13:34:29 (70.21.71.85)
I did that. They didn't tell me that there were no other dealers. They just said that I could buy from them. .......
56: Vinyl Asylum, Avid Dealers (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-04-08, 13:08:48 (70.21.71.85)
Does anyone know of any dealers on the East coast (Connecticut to Florida) that display Avid turntables? Those within a few hours of the Washington, D.C. area would be best. Thanks. .......
57: Tweakers' Asylum, Thanks, Everyone! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-03-16, 04:09:33 (70.21.66.222)
nt .......
58: Tweakers' Asylum, HRSCF Yet Again (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-03-12, 10:21:47 (70.21.66.222)
Each of my new filters comprises 4 silver mica caps and 3 resistors soldered together on perfboard, which is screwed to the standoffs in a Radio Shack plastic box. There's no TI Shield yet. Should any .......
59: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Small change in corner frequency. (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-03-06, 02:51:54 (70.21.66.222)
I just calculated the frequency for 39pF (a value I have) and got 408 MHz. Did you convert to farads? This converter is helpful: .......
60: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: My understanding is no effective difference. nt (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-03-05, 08:02:04 (70.21.66.222)
Thanks. Now I'm waiting to see if anyone responds to the question below about whether to connect the filter from the small cap or large cap end! .......
61: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Depends (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-03-05, 06:45:45 (70.21.66.222)
I guess my real question is how much difference there is between 9400pF and 10,000pF? I don't know what the formula is to calculate what frequencies are affected by each. Thanks. .......
62: Tweakers' Asylum, 9400 pF in HRSCF? (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-03-05, 04:09:33 (70.21.66.222)
Would there be a noticeable difference between using 9400pF and 10000pF in the HRSCF? I have 2 4700pF silver mica caps to replace a 10000pF Radio Shack test cap. Should this be OK. I'll be using 470pF .......
63: Tweakers' Asylum, Thanks, Al (nt) (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-02-27, 11:12:28 (70.21.66.222)
Thanks, Al. .......
64: Tweakers' Asylum, Final speaker cable filter questions (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-02-26, 10:00:17 (70.21.66.222)
bartc, Does it matter how the capacitance is obtained - 1 x 10000pF vs 3 x 3333pF in parallel, etc.? I'm assuming the voltage of the caps doesn't matter. Correct? In the final cascading configuration, .......
65: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Yet another speaker cable filter answer (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-02-26, 04:17:28 (70.21.66.222)
bartc, Thanks so much for the straightforward step-by-step recommendation. This is exactly what I was looking for as a starting point. .......
66: Tweakers' Asylum, Yet another speaker cable filter question (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-02-25, 17:32:15 (70.21.66.222)
I've read the HRSCF article by Christopher da Costa and the threads below. And I still have a few questions. I'm trying to put this all together and would like to know if a recommended starting point .......
67: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, RE: New Phono Stage? (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-02-24, 14:18:18 (70.21.66.222)
Thanks for the info. So the Maxxed-Out phono kit will remain your top-of-the-line phono kit for the foreseeable future? .......
68: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, New Phono Stage? (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-02-24, 10:50:06 (70.21.66.222)
Kevin, I just saw on the Audiogon analog forum that you have a new phono stage coming out. Is there more information available on it? Expected price? Thanks. Joe .......
69: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, RE: Mono Switch on Maxxed-Out Phono Stage (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-02-24, 08:01:00 (70.21.66.222)
Thanks. Leaving it unlabeled is probably the way to go. .......
70: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, RE: Mono Switch on Maxxed-Out Phono Stage (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-02-24, 07:38:31 (70.21.66.222)
Thanks a lot for the photos, Kevin and Richard. It looks like the unit in the dark photo doesn't have a label for the mono switch. I was also wondering what the difference is in the appearance between .......
71: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, RE: Mono Switch on Maxxed-Out Phono Stage (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-02-23, 08:34:27 (70.21.66.222)
It wouldn't be a deal breaker, but it would be nice to know what to expect regarding appearance. Thanks. .......
72: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, RE: Mono Switch on Maxxed-Out Phono Stage (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-02-23, 07:03:31 (70.21.66.222)
Kevin, is there a photo of this configuration posted anywhere? Thanks. Joe .......
73: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, RE: Mono Switch on Maxxed-Out Phono Stage (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-02-20, 05:16:55 (70.21.66.222)
Thanks, Kevin. .......
74: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, Mono Switch on Maxxed-Out Phono Stage (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-02-19, 14:15:45 (70.21.66.222)
If the mono switch is ordered as an option, where does it go? Thanks. Joe .......
75: Vinyl Asylum, RE: SME Tonearms Question (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-02-13, 07:08:17 (70.21.36.114)
Thanks everyone. .......
76: Vinyl Asylum, RE: SME Tonearms Question (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-02-12, 11:16:41 (70.21.36.114)
Thank you. .......
77: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Origin Live vs. SME (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-02-12, 10:10:34 (70.21.36.114)
Hartmut, thanks for your input. I'll probably go with an SME, but now I'm debating which model to choose. Joe .......
78: Vinyl Asylum, RE: SME Tonearms Question (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-02-12, 10:02:39 (70.21.36.114)
What's the advantage of a damping trough? Do certain cartridges work better with one? Thanks for your help. .......
79: Vinyl Asylum, SME Tonearms Question (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-02-12, 07:24:26 (70.21.36.114)
1. Does anyone know what the differences are between the model IV and model IV.VI SME tonearms? This information may be out there, but I haven't been able to find it. 2. How do the 309, IV (IV.VI), an .......
80: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Origin Live vs. SME (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-02-06, 14:21:20 (70.21.36.114)
Thanks, John. I'll give the vacuum system some more thought. Joe .......
81: Vinyl Asylum, Origin Live vs. SME (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2009-02-06, 12:14:53 (70.21.36.114)
I'm thinking about upgrading from my Sota Comet to a Sapphire. I'd consider a model further up in their line, but I don't want to deal with a vacuum system. I'm considering either an SME 309 or an Ori .......
82: Bottlehead Forum, RE: Update on new phono preamp (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2008-10-10, 14:05:48 (70.21.70.21)
Mono switch this time? .......
83: Bottlehead Forum, RE: Seduction II Status? (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2008-09-23, 12:05:02 (70.21.70.21)
Thanks. I might as well upgrade the output caps now in my existing Seduction. .......
84: Bottlehead Forum, Seduction II Status? (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2008-09-23, 11:49:07 (70.21.70.21)
Does anyone know the current status of the Seduction II? I haven't seen any updates for several months. Thanks. Joe .......
85: Digital Drive, Onkyo DX-7555 CD Player (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2008-03-18, 11:14:40 (70.21.87.182)
Does anyone know which transport this uses? Has anyone used the Onkyo with a Benchmark DAC1 (non-USB)? Thanks. Joe .......
86: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Comments on VPI and Nottingham? (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2008-02-03, 13:58:57 (70.21.54.213)
Thanks to all of you for your comments! .......
87: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Comments on VPI and Nottingham? (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2008-02-01, 09:46:49 (70.21.54.213)
Tom, could you be more specific about the 294 performance issues? Thanks for the response. .......
88: Vinyl Asylum, Comments on VPI and Nottingham? (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2008-02-01, 08:17:19 (70.21.54.213)
I realize there are enough variables here that this might be a meaningless question, but has anyone heard these 2 lines enough that you could comment on similiarities and differences? In particular, I .......
89: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Modwright and Audio Research Comparison? (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2008-01-04, 14:45:13 (70.17.92.198)
Thanks to both of you; your comments are helpful. Although I guess it always comes down to hearing a component in your own system due to system synergy and personal taste. I'm sure they're all very go .......
90: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Modwright and Audio Research Comparison? (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2007-12-29, 07:07:15 (70.17.92.198)
Has anyone compared the Modwright LS 36.5 with either the Audio Research LS17 or LS26? If so, any comments? Thanks. Joe .......
91: Bottlehead Forum, RE: No . . . (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2007-11-30, 09:49:01 (70.17.92.198)
Great! Thank you. .......
92: Bottlehead Forum, Seduction Output Caps and Gain (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2007-11-30, 06:30:52 (70.17.92.198)
Does the value of the output caps in the Seduction affect the gain? Thanks, Joe .......
93: Bottlehead Forum, Re: Seduction Impedance (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2007-01-11, 15:26:55 (70.18.249.191)
Great. Thanks for your help, Paul. .......
94: Bottlehead Forum, Re: Seduction Impedance (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2007-01-11, 15:14:12 (70.18.249.191)
Thanks for the quick response and forgive me for the basic electronics questions. So, I just leave the existing output caps there and solder the higher value ones to the same terminals? And the effect .......
95: Bottlehead Forum, Re: Seduction Impedance (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2007-01-11, 09:54:07 (70.18.249.191)
Paul, thanks for your help. I should have added that I do have the C4S installed. I've re-read a number of previous posts, and it appears that with the C4S installed the input impedance of 10K shouldn .......
96: Bottlehead Forum, Seduction Impedance (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2007-01-10, 18:05:42 (70.18.249.191)
The Seduction manual states that the output impedance is 7K ohms and should be used with a preamp with an input impedance of 100K ohms or higher. I just discovered that my preamp has an input impedanc .......
97: Vinyl Asylum, Sota Comet Mods (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2007-01-06, 13:43:52 (70.17.91.84)
Has anyone modified/upgraded a first generation Sota Comet? This is the one with the captive power cord and interconnects. And there were no options on the tonearm. Thanks. .......
98: Bottlehead Forum, Re: me too! (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2006-12-28, 07:17:17 (70.17.91.84)
Doc, so you'd recommend V-Caps for the 0.1 uF caps, also (those are the smaller ones in your photo, right)? If the difference here between stock and V-Cap will be quite noticeable, I'll go for them as .......
99: Bottlehead Forum, Re: Size of Replacement Caps for Seduction (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2006-12-27, 13:17:20 (70.17.91.84)
Everyone, thanks for your quick responses. Nice photos by vanofmonks. Joe .......
100: Bottlehead Forum, Size of Replacement Caps for Seduction (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2006-12-27, 06:47:39 (70.17.91.84)
I'd like to replace the 0.47 uF output caps on my Seduction with V-Caps and the 0.1 uF caps with possibly Cardas caps (or another recommendation). Can anyone verify that the Hammond aluminum box used .......
101: Cable Asylum, Re: Cable choices for 30 ft phono stage-to-pre run (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2006-11-09, 17:24:15 (70.17.124.123)
Jon, thanks for the detailed response. I'm guess I'm at the point where better 19 foot cables will either be very difficult to make or very expensive to buy. And I'd be pretty upset to discover that t .......
102: Cable Asylum, Re: Cable choices for 30 ft phono stage-to-pre run (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2006-11-05, 07:25:57 (70.17.85.146)
Jon, I have a follow-up question on the use of 89207. I'd been using a 19 ft. pair of 89207 cables, no ground wire just the stock cable, with XLRs between preamp and power amp. I replaced these with t .......
103: Bottlehead Forum, Re: Thats it. (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2003-10-15, 18:09:40 (138.88.43.85)
Thanks again for your help, JOE. Now, I just have to finish painting our basement so I can put eveything back together and listen. Joe .......
104: Bottlehead Forum, Re: 12 Volt Foreplay (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2003-10-14, 03:36:16 (138.88.142.187)
Thanks, Joe. That's great. Do you know if any component values need to be modified? Or can I just rewire the tube sockets and leave everything else as is? .......
105: Bottlehead Forum, 12 Volt Foreplay (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2003-10-13, 15:43:09 (141.156.169.227)
I recently replaced the original transformer in my Seduction with the new PT-1. Is there any benefit in replacing the 12 v original transformer in the Foreplay with the 6 v Seduction transformer? If s .......
106: Bottlehead Forum, Re: PT-1 Wiring (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2003-09-22, 17:27:54 (138.88.158.144)
I haven't had time to install it yet, but with these instructions, it shouldn't take long! Thanks for your help. .......
107: Bottlehead Forum, PT-1 Hookup in Seduction (0.00)
Posted by JLSmith on 2003-09-21, 17:51:50 (138.88.10.237)
I just received the PT-1 transformer to replace the original one in my Seduction phono stage. Can anyone explain how the output taps correspond to the wires on the original transformer? The terminals .......
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