Recent content by Emil_F

I changed mine with TomTom DBL grills. I’m very glad and I can recommend them.

Two years ago I’ve got a new Cirkus kit from Peter of Cymbiosis. It was an update of mine not too old bearing. I think, that Linn have worked on it, as it was better not only sonically. After I switch off the motor, the platter is spinning about half a minute more than the previous one...

Two years ago I’ve got a new Cirkus kit from Peter of Cymbiosis. It was an update of mine not too old bearing. I think, that Linn have worked on it, as it was better not only sonically. After I switch off the motor, the platter is spinning about half a minute more than the previous one.

Well, I didn’t like the results from the additional pair of holes (on the correct place). I guess the Aro headshell is too thin to accommodate more holes. I got the best results with the left hole modified - enlarged by about 1mm backwards. Another upgrade, which I did, was to replace the...

Stylus to mounting hole distance is 11mm, measured from the hole center. Koetsu use 2,6mm bolts, the majority of the carts - 2,5. So far I get the best mounting and sounding results, when I make the left hole of the Aro headshell slightly wider. I tried with two more holes and geometry is fine...

A good idea from Peter, again. I would try an arm top in this case. And, if you offer custom made headshell holes, so my Koetsu fits perfectly, this will reach the goal. Years ago I was looking for a blank Aro headshell, in order to drill the correct holes for my cart, but it was too late.

IME enlarging the left headshell hole makes a positive difference for Koetsu. I would recommend this modification. No more than 1,5-2mm. And of course the heavier counterweight.

Quote: Originally Posted by Stunsworth View Post The only one I have is a belt drive. One of the biggest quality upgrades I've ever made was from a BSR autochanger in an all in one unit, to an SP25 MkII deck with a separate amp. The SP25 may not be very good, but it was streets ahead of...

With Supercap, Powerline, Airplug and Hiline, Superline is one of the best phono stages.

The new AT-637 - Flux hifi, ultrasonic + fluid http://www.pinkfishmedia.net/forum/showthread.php?t=201247

Quote: Originally Posted by Emil_F View Post It is worth removing the small balance weight from the side stub of the Aro or replacing it with a metal only object. I found, that the silicon inside the balance weight is damping the sound. I did not expect this, because it's so small, but it has...

It is worth removing the small balance weight from the side stub of the Aro or replacing it with a metal only object. I found, that the silicon inside the balance weight is damping the sound. I did not expect this, because it's so small, but it has a similar effect as Blu-Tack on the fingerlift.

DBL & 300 (or 500 for HF).

I enlarged (slightly) the left mounting hole on the headshell, in order to accommodate a Koetsu cart. This had a positive effect.

My experience, too. Nylon washers are damping the sound, aluminum bolts go a bit on the thin side. But sometimes this may compensate something in a certain system.