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xman,
Gald to hear your experience with the Moondogs has been positive for the most part. I think there are different tubes that will influence the sound of the Moondogs, but also the parts in them will have an influence. I've never been able to determine if that pair had the Ultimate Upgrade package installed. It makes a difference. Blackgates, Jensen PIO's etc.
As for tubes, my tastes differs from many of the popular choices for drivers and rectifiers, most are not cheap. The selection of parts and the rectifier choice will change what you hear in the bass region. (Vintage Mullard 5AR4 instead of the GZ37.) I have not had the opportunity to spend time with the AVVT 2A3, but among the others which includes KR's(TIBs) and the new JJ 2A3s, I prefer the RCA 2A3 blackplates for outputs. If you are interested in a list of drivers and rectifiers, send me an email, e_long@sbcglobal.net.
FYI, my Moondogs are in a room that is approx. 18x30 with 18 ft ceiling and they have no problem filling the room. I listen mainly to jazz with acoustic instruments, though my 17 yr old's hip hop comes through loud and strong in the bass department. In fact he was jamming this afternoon. I am not a member of the 100db or more club for any type of music. Again parts, rectifiers and drivers do make a difference, along with the room. Khorns may make a difference also, but I am not suggesting a speaker change, but things that may make a difference in your experience with 2A3 Moondogs in particular.
Klipsch out.
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Reminds me I need to seek out some more Chuck Mingus material
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You can find the selection being played "So Long Eric" on the LP, Charles Mingus: Town Hall Concert.
Klipsch out.
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I love the maple bases. Do the Moondogs have the Welborne Labs Ultimate Upgrade option? The price you're asking suggest they do not. Nevertheless, the price your're asking is a bargain.
Klipsch out.
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I think it's a question for Stephen Hawkings--- md
Mark,
Great answer. So you suspect the server is possibly located in another dimension?
Klipsch out.
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It now uses E Daylight Time, unlike previous years when it used Central (or was it Eastern?) Standard Time year-around. That meant it appeared to change twice per year and confused many in the process.
Also, each forum member has to set his/her time zone on the first setup page, e.g., those registered at Greenwich Mean (Zulu) or some other non-pertinent time zone need to re-set it.
Larry,
Check the time the board software listed your post. I don't think it's that time where you are.
Klipsch out.
PS. I am referring specificlly to the "Last post" column.
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Did you have wood mid horns? I remember your project to make new cabinets, but how did I miss that you had the wood horns? @#$%&&&**
How's the new house? If I had to choose between a "New" home and my Khorns, they would be likely gone in a heartbeat.
Klipsch out.
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I get to make the first response, which is;
None that makes sense to me!
Klipsch out.
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Any addiction is the sign of a screwed-up person who is certainly LESS than they could be. That is an inarguable fact.
The thing we need to wonder is what could they have played, what heights could they have achieved, where could they have gone - WITHOUT IT?! What a waste of talent!
The weak make lousy heroes.
DM
And your contribution to the world is what?
This started as a post to an artist's genius and has been turned by the narrow minded among us. Lee Morgan died not because of an addition, but because of a jealous girlfirend. He had suffered from a heroin issue in the past, but was clean at the time of his death. He still displayed more talent, and has left that talent documented in his recordings, regardless of any criticism you may muster. A wise bit of philosophy advises one not to criticize a persons path until you have walked in their shoes. I offer you that advice. Life may still have some obstacles for you that could lead to behavior you currently frown upon.
Klipsch out.
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He's asking $2000. He said they were purchased from the original owners daughter. He says the cabinets have a collar and are birch. According to him, the horns were updated so no, they do not have wood horns. No pictures available.
I would have been interested if they had wood horns. Hopefully I'll get a chance to at least hear a pair one day.
Klipsch out.
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The body of work from a 33 year old is astounding. He made his first record date at 17 and hit the ground in a full-titlt sprint. So MUCH fire and then POOF his life snuffed out by a jealous woman during a gig at Slugg's Saloon in NYC.
Oh no, I hate to bring this up now that you and Paul are getting along so famously but something about being snuffed out by the old lady tells me that this was another tortured jazz genius who partook in the destructive pleasures of heroin. Tell me I'm wrong Allan please.
Scott,
It's truly disheartening to read this type of post. Please tell me that the wife of a US President did not have a drug addiction problem. Please tell me there has never been a rock musician, or classical musician, or composer, who partook in the destructive pleasures of heroin. Please tell me no other member of the worlds society has had an addition to drugs, or alcohol, or some other substance, regardless of whether they were a member of the clergy, a lawyer, a doctor, housewife, a carpenter, a politician.
What's up with you people who pretend to be hollier than thou, and endlessly wish to lessen the contributions to the world of music and Jazz by Jazz artists by constructing a heroin connection? Quite frankly, I'm sick of it. What is your contrbution to the world of music? May I venture a guess? NONE??!! Enough is enough!
Klipsch out.
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Allan,
There's no way I forgot, or ever will! I've said it many times. NO ONE played with the fire of Lee Morgan. His birthday is coming soon, July 10. There just isn't any rhyme or reason why some spirits have to leave our universe at such a budding age (33). My only hope is there are parallel universes, and hopefully he got to play on in one of them.
Klipsch out.
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I didn't get the e-mail. I'll see if I have any magic if I do get the file.Larry, I emailed the photo to you.
Is that the Symposium rack?
Larry
Larry,
Thanks, but Allan's suggestion to use the Photo Bucket site worked great. I guess this software can see public urls better. And yes, the racks are the Symposium racks. The Ultra's impact pushed me to go the additional distance with the components.
Klipsch out.
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So what are the stands, and the isolation platform the TT is sitting on?
Mike
Mike,
Both of the racks and the platform are Symposium products. The racks are the Isis racks where I'm using Svelt (platforms) for the PH301 phono pre, Rega Apollo, Cary preamp, and Moondog monoblocks. The VPI SDS sits on a "Basic" platform. The turntable is on an Ultra platform supported by the racks columns and pucks made from the same alloy as the columns, sitting on the top shelves which are Basic platforms. Rollerblock modules are located below the second shelf from the bottom on both racks.
The goal was to move the entire system up several notches.
Klipsch out.
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Thank you Allan!
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Thanks Larry. One more try. I'll also try to send you the file if this does not work.
Klipsch out.
PS. Larry, I emailed the photo to you. Is there anyone out there who feels lucky?
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This is my solution for resonance frequency, and isolation of not only the turntable, but the systems audio components as well. Stone throwers, the door is open.
Klipsch out.
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Paul----what arm is on yours? Allen--right-o. Might as well sink a concrete column through my floor then into the ground, eh? md
Mark,
This post is not meant to rain on the "rediscovery" of these idler wheel tables, but I would like to mention there are some things in the Audiogon post that are a bit off base. I DO agree that these table offer a lot. On the other hand, when you look at the final numbers on the expenditures, to obtain the killer idler wheel table, you are into the range of some medium to fairly high end belt drive tables. It changes his opening premise that $200 takes you into super table status. High mass, attention to resonance frequency, superior bearings, better motors, are all items addressed in better belt drive tables today.
As Allan has stated, paying attention to all the little details makes the difference, and that includes the plinth, as well as the table it rests on. I've also gone the additional step to address the voltage fed to my turntable motor by using the VPI SDS which I think even the idler wheel tables could benefit from. I'll start another post to display my resolution to the need of adding a concrete column.
Klipsch out.
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Mike,
Congratulations on your new vinly setup! Having heard Allan's Thorens 124, I know it's a great setup when done properly. Enjoy the music!
Klipsch out.
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You haven't seen anything yet 'till you watch this clip from the latest YouTube sensation...Brookers! This young lady's goin' places.[
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I seem to be making a bit of progress.
A VTA adjustment and lighter tracking weight (2.4g) gave it a nicer sound. Tried 2.3g but that did not seem to be a step in the right direction. I am going to live with this for a bit before I try a different settings on my networks. Don't want to change too many things at one time.
All in all I am more happy with the 103. Too bad I don't have an automatic record changer so I could load up a stack of LPs and quicken up the breaking period while I am at work [
]I do not think you need to make any changes to your networks. VTA, cartridge overhang (alignment), and tracking weight should provide keys to better performance.
Klipsch out.
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The Monkee's, for example, would not grace my collection for $1 per disk, let alone $,2.500.
I'd like to offer one very hearty "Amen" to that statement!
Klipsch out.
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First impressions of my brand new Denon DL 103 are so-so. Perhaps my expectations were too high based on all the praise here. There were some things I like, but overall I think I am better off with my Dynavector DV20X.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
This was my first chance to use my new cream option on my BBX. I will leave the Denon in a bit longer and see if I warm up to it, but I think in the near term my blueberries will have to be eaten without cream.
I did like the detail, clarity in the upper ranges of music, soundstage and separation of higher sounding instruments. Piano, symbols, trumpets and acoustic guitar all sounded quite nice.
It seemed to be totally lacking any sort of punch, guts or balls. It was rather anemic on the mid bass to low end. All-in-all the music just sounds a bit boring, with the 103 not having anything to excite you and scream "listen to me".
Nothing else in the system has changed except for the swap between the Dynavector 20X for the Denon 103. I am thinking of dropping the taps on my ALK Jrs. from 5/2 to something a bit softer to see if that brings any of the "fun" back into the music.
Any other suggestions? Do you think it will significantly change with break in?
Besides the khorns with ALK JRs I am running the BBX and Craig's modded MK IIIs.
I think it is a decent cartridge for the price, but so far I dont see it as the giant killer that others rave about. I know Max said he had heard it with my arm (Pro-jec 9) in the past and liked it, but thought a higher mass arm might be needed to really make it shine. Maybe it is just my Table/arm combination.
Anyone else have any experience with both the Denon and the Dynavector and have a feeling one way or another?
Sorry rplace. Cartridges, do not have punch, guts, and balls. Most who are considering a LOMC cartridge are looking for something more that punch, guts, and balls. As Max also mentioned, cartridges are part of the total system and it's setup. One thing is fairly certain however, if the maker of handcrated Schroeder arms considers it one of the better cartridges for vinyl playback, it probably is.
There's also a great possibility that it's just not the cartridge for you, but based on my past experience, it requires approximately 100 hrs of playback time and some experimentation to make that judgement. Good luck with whatever direction you take.
Klipsch out.
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I easily recognize the size of the package. I've also used the Denon DL-103D for a couple of years now, and first installed one for use with my VPI JMW-9 arm and VPI Scout turntable. I still have one installed on my extra JMW-10 arm for use with my VPI Aries turntable. I've mentioned the musical nature of the Denon LOMC cartridges in several past posts, along with the great performance/cost ratio. Enjoy.
Klipsch out.
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Denon DL-103
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What cleaning solution to use on vinyl
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The Disc Doctor solution and brushes, ................end of story, regardless if you use a machine or hand wash.
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