mr.me 342 Posted February 25, 2020 Nice fog horns there Bob 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rabski 7,785 Moderator Posted February 27, 2020 Few more changes, all on the DIY front. New pre starting to open up really nicely now and the latest addition is another all-valve phono stage, now also with a valve power supply (lurking behind the speaker). Needs to run for a while, as all the caps are brand new and like it or not, they do open up a bit with a few hours up 'em. So far it's all Mundorfs in the phono. The pre is battery bias and just one pair of Miflex in the signal path. Will be in bits again within the next few days, as there are some Russian teflons lurking here that I need to try and squeeze in, and I also want to mess about with a few component values in the pre to try and get the most out of it. Mind you, if it just stays sounding as good as it does now, I'll be very happy. 8 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MartinC 2,902 Posted February 27, 2020 On 25/02/2020 at 17:23, It Cost How Much!?! said: For those not called Geoff, my decks are Sony PS-X9 with a Koetsu Black, two arm Technics SP10 Mk2 SME 312S and IV with Ortofon Rhondo Bronz and Supex SD900, into Allnic H1201 and then Krell KRC3 with Avantgarde Acoustic Solo and Velodyne DD15. CD is either Teac D700 with CAL Sigma II or Synthesis thing. I remember hearing the Solos at a show years ago and really liking them. How do you find your sub works with them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mondie 541 Posted February 27, 2020 Rabski - looking good! Would you mind telling me where you bought your TT light? I assume its LED and doesnt generate interference through your system like mine did before I donated it to the kids. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lurch 1,670 Super Wammer Posted February 27, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Mondie said: Rabski - looking good! Would you mind telling me where you bought your TT light? I assume its LED and doesnt generate interference through your system like mine did before I donated it to the kids. Same as mine, ebay is your friend. Edited February 27, 2020 by Lurch 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rabski 7,785 Moderator Posted February 27, 2020 Identical I think. Mine came from Amazon. They're USB powered and ajustable for brightness and colour. There's loads on t'bay and Amazon. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It Cost How Much!?! 239 Posted February 27, 2020 2 hours ago, MartinC said: I remember hearing the Solos at a show years ago and really liking them. How do you find your sub works with them? I used to use M&K MX5000 subs, but the Velodyne fits better with them. I roll the Solos off at 45hz about, and the Velodyne is fairly low volume, you can pump it up volume wise remotely. If you are ever near Cheshire pop in. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mondie 541 Posted February 27, 2020 11 hours ago, rabski said: Identical I think. Mine came from Amazon. They're USB powered and ajustable for brightness and colour. There's loads on t'bay and Amazon. Thanks Lurch and Rabski, does the USB power supply not cause some interference? I will have a root around on Amazon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rabski 7,785 Moderator Posted February 27, 2020 9 minutes ago, Mondie said: Thanks Lurch and Rabski, does the USB power supply not cause some interference? I will have a root around on Amazon. It doesn't here, but I'm completely anal about power supplies so I built a 5v linear, regulated supply with a pair of USB sockets. That said, I doubt the standard 'plug adaptor' ones will do any harm with the sort of current involved. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lurch 1,670 Super Wammer Posted February 28, 2020 No interference from mine either using the supplied USB plug top. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
awkwardbydesign 1,014 Posted February 28, 2020 I run some silly SMP powered coloured LED lights under my speakers, and always power such things from a separate mains ring. The stereo has a dedicated radial from a separate consumer unit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newlash09 986 Posted February 29, 2020 After trying active preamps, SS and even tubes from the likes of T+A and KR audio. I found direct digital volume control to be blacker in background. But all reviewers had me believe that digital volume control was cutting frequencies at the top and bottom. Though I could hear none So finally bought a music first classic TVC preamp. Will post my listening impressions once Iam back home 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luckysim0n 51 Posted March 1, 2020 11 hours ago, newlash09 said: After trying active preamps, SS and even tubes from the likes of T+A and KR audio. I found direct digital volume control to be blacker in background. But all reviewers had me believe that digital volume control was cutting frequencies at the top and bottom. Though I could hear none So finally bought a music first classic TVC preamp. Will post my listening impressions once Iam back home thats a gorgeous looking pre 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fled 215 Posted March 1, 2020 15 yrs ago I had so many Naim boxes I needed 3 racks. Slimmed down since then. Turntable is still packaged up awaiting a decision 😳 6 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dari 178 Posted March 1, 2020 oh, the cat !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
