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I agree with you! Man you are only like a week ahead of me. I did not want to spring for the official windscreen, but I also didn't want just some random cheap one, so I bought one meant for the e906/609. Ended up having to trim about 3/4" off the back of it. It's some nice dense foam and has a cool square look that somewhat mimics the design of the mesh area on the business end of the 421. I have a comparison video putting it up against the RE20, but I'm going to do another better one soon. The levels are way too low on that last video so it'll be removed once I have the new one done. Just wanted to say I 100% agree on the sound of this vs the SM7, and I even like it better than my RE20. If I had heard a comparison of the 421 vs the RE20 for just speaking, I probably would have just gotten a 421 originally. It's just a mic I've always wanted to have around, and I finally found a good deal one one. Versatile is definitely the word for it. I'm convinced you could put it on literally anything and it would sound good.

Thanks for sharing, i'm a MoOde lover myselve😊

Now it's look like Hifiman Sundara:))

I was always told that a "S" arm was used for heavier carts. Chek it out.

ho un technics sl1200 mk2 e dovrei montare una goldring g1042, specificano un angolo di tracciamento a 24 gradi, come regolo il vta? grazie

What are the original 1200s from the 70/80s called? That’s what I got. They still work perfectly. Crazy.

Magni amps are terrific. Act now while the magni heretic is $59!!! USD on the schiit website. So so worth it for the price.

I feel the reason for the VTA offset among old models of SL-1200 is just the thickness of the supplied mat. The MK2’s came with the thickest ones, they were 6 mm, I think there were also 4 or 5 mm mats (with different part number). I know the newest rubber ones were just 3 mm and I’m guessing that felt slipmats were likely only 2 mm, but honestly I haven’t measured them. I remember I’ve read on a forum that the new models 1200G and GR are supplied the 3 mm rubber mat, and unlike the G model which has the platter taller thanks to its brass upper part, the 3 mm mat was not thick enough for some cartridges on the GR, so their owners had to use either spacers or two mats (or higher ones if they found it), the original 6 mm mats were not easy to find or they were quite pricey. (The arm assemblies on the new models are actually different from the old ones, so in that case a different height wouldn’t surprise me.)

Good video sir

Having what I suspect is the exact same problem upgrading to V9. Thanks so much.

Tks

Very impressive! I have (a US made) old school PV-4C that's louder than Linda Lovelace ....

I make a Mogami W2497 with KLE Classic connectors. The Cable is $3.60 per ft. plus the $50 for the connectors. This cable will out do all those.

The Ortofon OM Pro headshell makes the left and right alignment challenging. All I have is a tip, no predominant headshell.

I’ve noticed every 1200 model I’ve had (from 6 MK2’s to now 4 M3D’s -2 being Mint) they’ve all had play at the cartridge collar. I used to visually adjust them straight, but now I use a little flat level. It is what it is :-/ But it can be maintained. You nailed it by saying it’s from the locking nut.

All of the Freya line does not have enough gain

Right on! I have an old 1987 Mesa Boogie 50 Caliber 4 -EL84 tubes. I put new power tubes and amp works great. As soon as I installed the tube plate brackets the amp is really loud and noisy in lead mode and power tubes all four are volcano red hot! I have had this happen before but and thought I had bad tubes. Thank you, this video allowed me, to sell or keep this amp.

Excellent explanation - clear and detailed thank you. Getting some hum through my LX-380 so have just ordered one of these so fingers crossed it solves it (I already tried an Audiolab DC blocker but didn’t improve things on the hum front. I’m keeping the Audiolab tho as (and I may be imagining it) I’ve convinced myself there is a small improvement in sound quality.

Who ate all the pies.......?

A nice and simple solution, I was in the throws of making a linear supply, however I will have to try this. Apart from me replacing the barrel connectors with USB ones as my target DAC is an SMSL 5V device, I will probably add some clip on ceramic cores and a 0.1uf ceramic cap straight across the output jack. Those big electro"s and iron core inductor are great at low frequencies, but not so with very high frequencies. for best results with the 0.1 put is as close as possible to the output jack, with the shortest leads, if one gets into radio and RF you soon learn this stuff.

Very good. A couple of things. The case must be metal and continuous [no gaps]. The limit on voltage is limited by the voltage rating of the capacitors. A fuse might not be a bad thing to include.

A traditional pi filter uses a capacitor on either side of the choke. It's more optimized because the choke has less 'work' to do and the overall capacitance is the same.

5:38 I think someone else does not know what a choke is. i.e. you

Yep I've built several similar for myself and friends but 8 amp and multiple outputs I run my DACs ,PreAmps,Tubes,CD players, Streamer. Best Sound I've heard

Basically this is a 2nd order LC filter with a frequency of 30Hz. This also explains why the "wobble" of your linear source (which is either the mains frequency or twice the mains frequency) is still slightly visible. If using plugs I would invest the few extra cents and install a fuse and an asymmetric TVS diode. The TVS diode will act as an reverse polarity and overvoltage protection and with overvoltage for too long will go short and protect the expensive capacitors and preventing the ElectroBoom effect.

Hi - Great video. Who makes the 8826 op amp? It is not obvious when searching, Thanks.

I love your hair and that gorgeous silver beard!

*100 x 2. Not 200 x 2. Less talk, more facts. AND you obviously know nothing about meters. LOL! Efficient speakers lows are just fine. Nice rumbles. I adore mine. My ears like it.

Hi, i am currently using preamp with psvane 12au7 tube. Is it posible to use adapter on vali2++ with 12au7 tube ?

What do you recommend for a DAC for this?

I have a Fluance RT85 hooked up to a Schitt Mani. Which has a long RCA cord hooked up to some Edifier powered speakers. I need to know how to start using headphones. My Mani does not have headphone connection. Do I go RT85 to Mani to Magni to Edifier? And plug my headphones into the Magni? Is that how that works? And if so, would that decrease sound quality of my records in the powered speakers bc if the additional piece of equipment added?

How about a Z shaped tonearm!!

You need an other "mic" on a boom right in front of your forehead .

I really like these BJ cables, as well as the cables from Worlds Best Cables, both great companies. My system today, now consists mainly of the BJ Belden LC-1 cables. My XLR cables are still the WBC Mogami lineup. I really like the quality of the BJ's, HD and fantastic connectors, that will not break the bank.

What adapter is needed for the ecc84

I’m also having hum issues w my Quicksilver & tried both this device & the DC Blocker w no luck. Any advice or suggestions?

Hi! Genuine question and thanks for the video, what is the reasoning for wanting to change/switch needles during a session? This will help me understand so much.

Thanks for clarifying this, my friend!

The new Vali3 now has 100v rails and a 117dB noise floor. This mean better linearity...which means less negtive feedback..which means more natural sound and better dynamics. Its beating my Jotenheim 2 on most subjective metrics. Like I could sell the Jot and never look back. Please get your hands on a Vali 3 and compare and review. I thik you"ll be shocked!

For the looks of the cable going into a schiit amp is what I am looking for. My setup has the amps in the open and it would be nice to get a better looking cable without having to use shrink wrap and a tube to cover the power cable.

2000rpm is key here

Hello When you talk about the Vali 2 , having « harsch top end « . Are you talking about Vali 2 + or ++ or the Original Vali 2. Cause the Original Vali 2 has smoother top ends then the + ++. Cause some review put the sound of the Piety in par with the OG Vali 2

I wasn't that impressed with the Piety because I like to listen to my music really loud. Pietus Maximus tho........now that's the stuff dreams are made of.

How can you tell what the volume level is with no markings on the dial??

Hope you can get your hands on the new Kensei GoBar version and review it. It's supposed to be another level above the regular GoBar. At $449 it ought be for the money.

More mass on s arm Different resonance Sounds different Convince always has some compromises

I have a technics sl1200gr2 and a 2m black cartridge, do i fit the spacer?

I have a 2m black cartridge with a technics sl1210gr2, do i fit the spacer that come with the turntable to the cartridge ?

Bottom line The VTA specific to the cart is to match the angle of the cutter when making the original metal stamper. Essential for original music recording reproduction. Capt. Analogue (Xavier Burgos) pro turntable set ups

Got a 1600 mk2 with S arm & MA1 with straight arm. Like both😊