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1: Tape Trail, Excellent (NT) (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2008-11-24, 20:57:28 (198.54.202.226)
Excellent .......
2: Tape Trail, RE: New to tape with Otari MX 5050 b 2hd (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2008-11-19, 13:58:44 (198.54.202.234)
My model is a 2 track with 7.5 ips and 15 ips. The machine has a 4 track stereo head for playback in addition to its 2 track head. I have some experience at restoring and upgrading older equipment, no .......
3: Tape Trail, First Picture (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2008-11-19, 06:09:54 (196.46.226.35)
First running picture. Still a lot of cosmetic things to do, but its running well. Johann .......
4: Tape Trail, RE: New to tape with Otari MX 5050 b 2hd (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2008-11-19, 06:06:22 (196.46.226.35)
I posted a message for Vintage on AudioKarma, thanks for the tip. We shall see how he responds. I only spotted you moniker later. But right now with this Otari properly Biased I might even consider pu .......
5: Tape Trail, RE: New to tape with Otari MX 5050 b 2hd (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2008-11-18, 10:55:08 (198.54.202.234)
I do lust after the Tandberg as well, but this came up for a minimal outlay, and it is a very nice deck by all accounts. I am very pleasantly surprised with what comes out of a deck that was barely t .......
6: Tape Trail, RE: New to tape with Otari MX 5050 b 2hd (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2008-11-18, 10:43:55 (198.54.202.226)
I have a box of unused 10.5" 3M pancakes (12) and about 20 BASF 7" tapes on hand. I wish I could tell you the exact type, but I am assuming BASF only due to the plastic boxes. The tapes themselves are .......
7: Tape Trail, New to tape with Otari MX 5050 b 2hd (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2008-11-18, 01:21:26 (196.46.226.35)
Hi All I am new to reel to reel and thought I would say high. I asked opinions about 2 decks lower down and was wisely advised to seek better condition options. But I am not that wise so I could not r .......
8: Tape Trail, Opinions TASCAM 22-4 or Otari MX5050 ? (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2008-11-11, 06:09:09 (196.46.226.35)
I have the option of buying either of these machines for about the same price. The Tascam is working perfectly where the Otari has a problem on one VU meter. I have not owned a reel to reel machine be .......
9: Vinyl Asylum, RE: What to Get When You Don't Know What To Get! (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2008-10-19, 00:51:14 (198.54.202.226)
Hi Brian My modest classical collection started with a Deutsche Grammophon box set, 'The Worlds Famous Concertos'. From there I started to collect second hand records of composers I liked. Second hand .......
10: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Nirvana – Nevermind (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2008-07-18, 21:35:01 (198.54.202.234)
Hi idiotec Be on the lookout for a South African pressing. I have one and it truly rocks. Also, the Rand (our currency) is currently not doing to well against the dollar, so your price should be reaso .......
11: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Micro Seiki MR-122 Any Good? (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2008-04-16, 01:29:08 (198.54.202.226)
Hi Munkie_NL The arm is a less elaborate affair than yours and it has less wood trim. The deck plays well. I have given it a generic cheap Audio Technica for testing. It does seem a bit difficult to a .......
12: Vinyl Asylum, Micro Seiki MR-122 Any Good? (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2008-04-15, 02:27:26 (198.54.202.234)
I was given a working Micro Seiki MR-122 recently. What is the general opinion about this record player. Johann .......
13: Vinyl Asylum, Sounds like you are in South Africa ;-) (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2008-04-04, 13:41:15 (198.54.202.226)
It depends on how your turntable manages its speed. If it is linked to the AC frequency 50Hz in SA then you have a problem with your generators inverters as they are not generating a good 50hz sine wa .......
14: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Does New Belt Make A Difference? (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2008-03-30, 00:33:46 (198.54.202.226)
I recently replaced a 20 year old belt on my Rega. It appeared to be playing at the right speed, but the replacement belt did make a audible difference, not in speed as such, but in punch. So I am hap .......
15: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Have you ever destroyed a label? (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-12-01, 22:55:19 (198.54.202.234)
I have had some wrinkled labels after using this method, but have never lost a label of the record completely. I have cleaned about 150 records now, still have about as many to go. My simple method is .......
16: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Such is life! Prices go up! It probably has to do with the declining dollar. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-11-23, 22:38:30 (196.209.98.245)
Very True I am in South Africa and our official Audio Technica inporter had a higher cost price than the LP Gear and Needle-doctor price. Excluding the shipping cost, so we have had a good deal here f .......
17: Vinyl Asylum, RE: My 440 Experiences - Longish (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-11-17, 22:05:09 (196.35.158.180)
I used isopropyl alcohol once a week. It seems to have strayed onto the suspension. I posted about it a while back, and the consensus response form the inmates was that the stylus suspension was proba .......
18: Vinyl Asylum, My 440 Experiences - Longish (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-11-16, 22:42:17 (196.35.158.180)
I run the same combination, Rega planer 2 with AT 440 mla for a while now. I originally bought a second 440mla because I liked the original so much. I did a bit of playing and experimenting one night .......
19: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Second the PP2 (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-11-15, 10:08:07 (196.35.158.180)
I second the Nad PP2, nice affordable pre-amp. Great for getting into or back into vinyl. You can upgrade as needed later when the bug truly bites ;-) Johann .......
20: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Hope I've done the right thing. (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-11-03, 23:43:40 (196.35.158.180)
So much has been written about the 440mla here and on other sites. I will just add that is WORKS in my system. Make sure that the cart is set up properly. It is very sensitive to all the alignment par .......
21: Vinyl Asylum, Cue rest possible dirty? (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-11-03, 23:25:28 (196.35.158.180)
The rubber component on the cue rest should provide a bit of grip to counteract the ant-skate when the arm is raised. Mine drifted to the outside until I carefully cleaned the rest itself. Be very car .......
22: Vinyl Asylum, RE: at your local grocery store ... (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-10-28, 12:51:56 (196.35.158.180)
Thanks Never seen the brand in South Africa, but will have a look, it might be there under another brand. .......
23: Vinyl Asylum, thanks for the reponses, Online source for Magic Eraser? (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-10-27, 21:47:54 (196.207.40.212)
Thanks for the responses So out with the alcohol and in with something new. I have no idea what the magic eraser product translates to in South Africa. Does anybody have an online for source for order .......
24: Vinyl Asylum, RE: What a difference a belt makes (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-10-26, 23:01:03 (196.35.158.180)
I did the same on my old Planer 2 last week. I use the deck as the source for my vinyl to cd tranfer system. What a difference. My old belt was at least 20 years old. The rega was taking about 30 seco .......
25: Vinyl Asylum, RE: AT 440 MLa Expected lifespan (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-10-26, 22:51:19 (196.35.158.180)
I was posting under the wrong username. This is my actual account. .......
26: Inmate Systems, Johann Muller's Primary System (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-10-26, 22:45:49 (196.35.158.180)
Johann Muller 's Primary System System
IP Address: 196.35.158.180
Last Update: October 26, 2007 at 22:45:49
Amplifier: DiyHifi Supply Ella, Point to point model, upgraded with KT88s, chok .......
27: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Vinyl setup noise floor (technical) (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-10-03, 13:42:43 (196.35.158.180)
I agree with Allen, amplify the noise to determine if it is hum or hiss. I had a similar problem on my internal sound card caused by a combination of earth issues,bad cables and EM interference. The .......
28: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Pics of spacer being used? (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-08-19, 02:43:50 (192.94.242.5)
I ran the same combination for a while, AT 440mla on Planer 2 with RB 250. I found that about 2mm was enough to get the sound I wanted. I used 1mm stainless steel washers from the local engineering su .......
29: Inmate Systems, Johann Muller's Nice on a Budget (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-08-11, 08:50:48 (198.54.202.194)
Johann Muller 's Nice on a Budget System
IP Address: 198.54.202.194
Last Update: August 11, 2007 at 08:50:48
Amplifier: DIY HiFi Supply Ella with KT 88
Preamplifier (or None if Integrat .......
30: Vinyl Asylum, RE: correct anti-skate causes annoying arm drift when cueing (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-06-10, 01:23:52 (168.209.98.42)
I have had a similar problem with my RB 250 in the past. The problem is related to the rubber strip on the Cue mechanism. My table was second hand and this strip was rather dirty. I cleaned it with a .......
31: Vinyl Asylum, Re: VTA on Rega P2 with AT440MLa (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-05-20, 03:27:16 (198.54.202.195)
It depends on how cheap you want to be. I bought a few 1mm washers that fits the tonearm base and experimented until I found a sweet spot at 3mm. The problem with fixed VTA, as you know, is that recor .......
32: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Help needed recording vinyl to computer (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-05-06, 03:51:16 (168.209.98.42)
Several possible causes here. I have recently had a similar problem with my setup and isolated 2 causes for the problem. My interconnects were not of good quality and that added a problem to the one c .......
33: DIY HiFi Forum, Re: Ella mods: Bridge rectifier (Update) (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-05-01, 00:12:45 (168.209.98.42)
I don't know if the new Ella is a fair comparison. The price seems to have gone up a lot from when I bought mine, so there must be a lot of new goodies inside. I am thinking about the 2 separate power .......
34: DIY HiFi Forum, Re: Ella mods: Bridge rectifier (Update) (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-04-21, 08:56:25 (168.209.98.42)
Hi Good modification and pictures. Congratulations. I wonder how your Ella would sound compared directly to a stock model. The difference should be staggering by now. Regards Johann .......
35: Vinyl Asylum, Thorens TD 524 Service Manual Needed (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-04-09, 03:52:24 (168.209.98.42)
Hi I need a service manual for a Thorens TD 524. My deck's speed control is out of control. If I added a rotor it would launch like a helicopter. I think the problem is in the magnetic tacho circuit. .......
36: Vinyl Asylum, Re: EMT turntables and tonearms (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-03-19, 21:12:21 (196.25.255.195)
I am using a Thorens TD 524 which is a sister to the 938 EMT. I have a SME 3009 Series II improved arm fitted with good results. Mine is an ex radio station deck fitted in a console with built in pre- .......
37: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Link to table info and specs (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-03-15, 14:16:53 (168.209.98.42)
http://www.beoworld.co.uk/beogram8002.htm .......
38: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Have the stylus inspected (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-03-15, 14:14:04 (168.209.98.42)
Hi You might be surprised at the condition. The MMC 2 was a microline design if I remember correctly. They tend to last much longer than elliptical designs. I heard the MMC 2 a few year ago and it is .......
39: Vinyl Asylum, Thorens TD 524, SME 3009 II Impr Fixed, AT 440mla (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-03-15, 13:31:26 (168.209.98.42)
. .......
40: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Cardas Tonearm Wire & Thorens Armboard (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-03-14, 12:03:32 (168.209.98.42)
Sorry, I can't help with sourcing the wire. I am very curious as to the result of the upgrade. I have been thinking about doing it on my 3009 Series II improved arm with the fixed head shell. Please p .......
41: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Please Post the Pics (NT) (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-03-08, 11:05:14 (168.209.98.42)
nt .......
42: DIY HiFi Forum, Re: Pinging Goneill - Eliminating Ella volume control Question (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-03-07, 22:04:29 (168.209.98.42)
My Ella is the version with 2 inputs and a selector switch. I would like to set up the one input as a bypass for the volume control and the other passing through the pot. My turntable is an ex radio s .......
43: DIY HiFi Forum, Pinging Goneill - Eliminating Ella volume control Question (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-03-07, 09:08:32 (168.209.98.42)
I see you have a diagram on your site that shows Ella without the volume control pot. Can you please explain the use of the 47K resistors in this modification. I am trying to understand their purpose. .......
44: Vinyl Asylum, Re: more newbie quicky advice needed. (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-02-22, 10:53:43 (168.209.98.42)
Hi I am also relatively new to table set-up. The FAQ section on this site is one of the best. I have been able to achieve good results using the on-line instructions. The people on this site are more .......
45: Vinyl Asylum, Re: VinylEngine Manuals (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-02-17, 22:25:14 (196.209.252.131)
Hi I have a SME 3009 S2 Improved. The deviation from a radial may be up to 70 degrees for my model arm. Have a look at the manual for your arm and confirm what it may be. Here is the link to the 3009 .......
46: Vinyl Asylum, Audio Technica 440MLa (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-02-15, 20:41:02 (168.209.98.43)
Not to sound like a broken record, but I am using the AT 440MLa on my 3009 S2 Improved with great results. Save some money and spend the rest on records :-) Regards Johann .......
47: Vinyl Asylum, Used by Broadcasters (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-02-08, 05:38:50 (196.25.255.250)
Hi Holger Very nice table I have one that was built into a custom plinth for the South African broadcasting corp. My model has a built in pre-amp with controls for Cue and Transmission. Also seperate .......
48: Vinyl Asylum, Re: AT 440ml or Ortofon OM20? (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-01-17, 11:55:27 (168.209.98.44)
I can give an opinion as to the OM 10 Used the Ortofon OM-10 for about 2 weeks when the AT 440mla arrived. The ortofon went back into its box, and its still there. I have felt no inclination to retrie .......
49: Vinyl Asylum, Re: RRL would definately not work on that stuff but (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-01-13, 03:07:28 (196.25.255.250)
You have nothing to fix. Your browser is simply showing you that you have clicked on the link before as some other inmates have mentioned. Try clicking on another inmates name in one of the inmate's p .......
50: DIY HiFi Forum, Re: Ella's found her voice (Long) (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-01-13, 01:44:30 (196.25.255.250)
Thanks Brian I will make the change at some point. Currently the system is blowing me away as is. I have made a few changes in the last while and the whole thing seems to be creating a fantastic syner .......
51: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Audiophile Paranoia: Help Me Live With A New Cartridge (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-01-12, 00:17:19 (198.54.202.250)
Hi Jay I am using an 440mla on my rega planer 2 with the RB 250. I am very impressed with the results. Your cart sits significantly more forward than mine. I alingned using Vinyl Engine's Rega Stevens .......
52: DIY HiFi Forum, Ella's found her voice (Long) (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-01-07, 23:56:48 (198.54.202.250)
Hi All Thought I would share my experience with slotting new tubes into Ella this weekend. I started with a standard Ella with very few modifications and have been working through the mod list for the .......
53: DIY HiFi Forum, Re: ella troubleshooting help appreciated.- addendum (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-01-07, 23:43:00 (198.54.202.250)
Now we are out of my league. I assume you have done all the initial start-up tests described in the manual and that you have moved tubes around to confirm that it is not a bust tube/s that you are dea .......
54: DIY HiFi Forum, Re: ella troubleshooting help appreciated.- addendum (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-01-07, 00:14:02 (198.54.202.250)
Hi Mikey I had a similar problem on one of my output tubes, this might help. I had some soldering almost touching on my C output tube. This would cause popping, scratching sound and a hum coming from .......
55: Vinyl Asylum, Re: at440mla ? (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2007-01-06, 23:18:52 (198.54.202.250)
Hi Transamz I am running mine at 1.4g, the optimal number supplied in the documentation on my Rega Planer 2 RB 250 arm. Have a look at http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/cartridges/2cafc1c694070c54/ind .......
56: Vinyl Asylum, Thorens TD 105 Info Needed (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2006-12-14, 21:38:09 (198.54.202.250)
Hi All I received a thorens td 105 in a recent record buying deal. It is in a pretty battered state. Someone mended the arm with superglue where the head attached to the arm tube. Auto return seems to .......
57: DIY HiFi Forum, Re: Ella Signature - Improve mid and bass (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2006-12-06, 21:15:03 (196.25.255.250)
Hi Mathias I initially had a similar issue with the previous version of Ella. My solution was to replace the Valve Art EL34s with a set of Svetlana (SED Winged C) EL34s. Made a world of difference to .......
58: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Bang & Olufsen (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2006-12-04, 05:46:06 (196.25.255.195)
Hi I don't want to join in the B&O bashing/defending bit as I learned to listen to music on a Beogram 1800 / Beomaster 1900. Your cartridge will most probably need to be replaced after all this time. .......
59: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Cartridge advice requested please (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2006-11-26, 01:06:33 (198.54.202.195)
Hi Gonzo I have just installed a ml440a in my Rega P2. For me it is an upgrade from my old Stanton 500 mkII. I have played it for the last week, so here is my impressions. The Good: The ml440a gets an .......
60: Vinyl Asylum, Re: I hope it is fine to punt a specific site (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2006-11-23, 03:17:46 (198.54.202.18)
Hi I have been having good luck with "http://www.musicstack.com/" I am in South Africa so I am forced to do most of my buying online. The stack works with a feedback based system like ebay, so you hav .......
61: Vinyl Asylum, Re: True, and... (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2006-10-29, 00:32:08 (198.54.202.195)
Hi Cannot agree more, my classical collection increased by more than a hundred records this month due to an estate sale. Most in very good or mint surface condition. That therefor proves that records .......
62: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Best phono stage for a Debut III/Super OM20 (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2006-10-04, 09:10:25 (168.209.98.44)
Hi I have the NAD PP2 that I hook up to my Philips acoustic edge sound card. This by no means the best possible setup, but the PP2 is inexpensive and seems to match the sound card well. I am using the .......
63: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Shoestring Cartridge Suprise (Audio Technica AT 91) Long (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2006-09-25, 04:07:30 (168.209.98.44)
Hi Fred Yes we can mail order. I just ordered a replacement stylus for my Stanton. My problem is with time. Airmail from the USA takes 3 days to get to customs, where it sits for 3-4 weeks before it g .......
64: Vinyl Asylum, Shoestring Cartridge Suprise (Audio Technica AT 91) Long (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2006-09-25, 00:34:04 (168.209.98.44)
Hi All I have been lurking in this forum for a while, it is a very fun and amusing read. I thought I would share my experience this weekend with you guys. There seems to be 2 types of cartridges avail .......
65: Tape Trail, Re: Thanks for the reponses (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2006-09-05, 01:09:51 (168.209.98.43)
Hi All Thanks for the responses. I will post again once I have some results to report. Regrads Johann Muller .......
66: Tape Trail, B&O Beocord 1200 Pinch Roller Dimension Question (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2006-09-03, 01:07:49 (168.209.98.43)
Hi All I have been lurking in this forum for a while and enjoyed your postings and pictures. So I hope that the gentlemen (and woman) here can help me. A friend gave me a Beocord 1200. The machine was .......
67: DIY HiFi Forum, Re: Ella Possible High Pitched Feedback - Resolved (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2006-06-01, 02:18:12 (198.54.202.18)
The problem seems to be resolved for the moment. I have resoldered the NFB components on both channels. I seem to have damaged the NFB resistor in the upgrade pack I installed late last year. So I rep .......
68: DIY HiFi Forum, Ella Possible High Pitched Feedback (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2006-05-19, 03:41:33 (196.36.80.163)
I have a stock standard Ella Amplifier built last year. I am noticing a soft high pitched almost feedback like sound from the right channel. The volume control does not seem to affect the sound. I hav .......
69: DIY HiFi Forum, Ella build question - Resolved, thanks Brian (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2005-07-16, 15:50:57 (198.54.202.250)
Brian resolved my query via email. Thanks > I have one white wire coming from the transformer's output side. I am assuming this is the same as the black wire on the wiring diagram. yes correct. It is .......
70: DIY HiFi Forum, Ella build question (0.00)
Posted by Johann Muller on 2005-07-16, 01:32:31 (198.54.202.250)
I am building my ella this weekend. It is the first time that I attempt an amplifier build. I have a question around the mains transformer wiring. Some of the wires on my transformer does not match th .......
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