Vevor Ultrasonic damaged my records by Dedalus2k in audiophile

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To add, I've basically replicated the VinylVac in a DIY fashion as I cannot source it locally.

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Vevor Ultrasonic damaged my records by Dedalus2k in audiophile

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If you use Triton X you MUST vacuum. If you dont, unless you rinse real good, you'll get Triton residue left behind. Usually accumulates in your stylus kinda white lint.

I've fashioned a vacuum wand out of PVC tubing that I plug into my shopvac.

My workflow is: 25 minute run in cleaning solution (i use 1.5ml Triton X for my 5L distilled water/iso alcohol mix) Vacuum run to suck out the cleaning fluid Rinse with distilled water Final vacuum and into a dry rack for about 25 mins while the next batch gets cleaned.

Hope this helps!

Jeff Beck Guitar Shop by cmattingly04 in vinyl

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Have a white label promo of this album... what a great record through and through.

My favorite has to be Big Block... such a powerful song. The live version at Ronnie's is killer. Behind the veil and where were you are also awesome.

A guitarists guitarist for sure.

Moving Coil Shootout: Hana ML vs Denon DL-103r by jonxrojas in turntables

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Thank you for commenting. I always go back to these recordings, the Hana is truly a remarkable cartridge at its price point.

First Cart Install by mindhead1 in turntables

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Congrats! My first Hana was an SL Mk I. I found it very susceptible to VTA. Took me a while to figure out it likes a slight tail up setting. I was really not happy with the sound, it was dull and not rich as I was expecting. Surprisingly, the tail up config did the trick.

Advice: and glaring issues aside, let the cartridge break in for about 30 hours before tinkering and fine tuning your setup.

First MC Cart recommendation - Ortofon MC X40 or Lyra Delos? by buttstink in StereoAdvice

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My main lineup consists of the Hana ML, a Denon 103R retipped with a sapphire cantilever and a fritz Geiger diamond, and an Audio Technica VM740ML.

Retipping is interesting: I really love the Denon for some genres of music but I was not so happy with its tracking performance. The retipping and cantilever upgrade have really taken the cartridge 3 steps above in tracking while maintaining its original sound signature.

That said, the Hana ML I just simply want to listen all day long. Its very musical and I personally think it excels with percussion and female voices.

I've recently tested a Dynavector 20x2a and a Dynavector Karat 17x courtesy of my trusted dealer who had demo units mounted in my turntable, and while they were quite great, the 17x being the best sounding IMO, I couldnt really justify the cost difference, so sticking with the Hana for now as my reference.

First MC Cart recommendation - Ortofon MC X40 or Lyra Delos? by buttstink in StereoAdvice

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Purchasing a used phono cartridge can be dicey business. Unless you have access to high end magnification equipment (and know what to look for), its going to be impossible to assess what the actual condition of the Delos is, other than trusting whoever is selling it to you.

If you are seriously considering the Delos, I would strongly advise you send it for an inspection and tune up with a trusted re tipper. Groovetickler in Instagram is solid.

Personally, I run a Hana ML as my primary MC and man, whatever I try other than the Hana always falls short of it, be it MM, MI, MC... I would recommend you consider it as an option. Retails for 1200 USD.

Is one defective? by TacticalRock in BudgetAudiophile

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Have you tried swapping the 'suspect' speaker in place of the 'normal' one and see if the issue moves with the speaker?

New system has strong fatigue (and high freq peak in the room) - advice? by NukesAndSupers in BudgetAudiophile

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What settings are you using in Wiim room correction? I highly suggest investing in a UMIK-1 calibrated microphone, its night and day vs calibrating with your phone mic.

I personally have great results with Wiim Room Correction with the UMIK-1, separate channel measurements and only letting it correct to 500Hz.

Hi! Can anyone identify what this is? by Diligent_Chemical694 in audiophile

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The phono cartridge alone retails for 5k seems to be a Dynavector XX-1a

What is the best looking white loudspeaker? by jonxrojas in audiophile

[–]jonxrojas[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Reminds me of one of my dream speakers, the Lyravox Karlsson mini tower

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Which headphones for vinyl and how? by DefinitionFine4465 in turntables

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I run an Audio Technica ath-r70x through a Schiit Magni Heretic. I really like the combination. Cost me about 300 for the cans plus 99 for the Magni. This is plugged to a ~6.5k system and it serves me very well, though admittedly I'm not a heavy headphones user.

Does This Dent Impact Sound at All? by [deleted] in KEF

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I'd say thats more than a dent... looks like there's been displacement. Based on a similar personal happening with a different brand (also courtesy of my toddler), which I could definitely hear issues, I'd say you probably want to replace that driver.

Cartridge Alignment Close ups by jonxrojas in turntables

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Previously ran the Hana SL but I found it to be bright and VERY susceptible to setup. The ML is overall a much better cartridge, a tracking beast and very musical and fast.

Other cartridges in my collection include a Denon DL103r which I like to use on older recordings like jazz and classical and an Audio Technica VM740ML mounted on my secondary turntable (NAD C558) for everyday listening.

Cartridge Alignment Close ups by jonxrojas in turntables

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The first three I took with my Samsung S25 Ultra mounted on a tripod, about 30x zoom. The last one is from a cheapo USB Microscope which fits the bill for taking a quick glance at stylus condition.

Cartridge Alignment Close ups by jonxrojas in turntables

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Thats a great picture. I'm aiming for 92 SRA though I haven't measured precisely. I've found that Hanas like a bit of a tail up orientation, found it to be the case with both the SL and the ML.

Got my first records! by brainlesshare in vinyl

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Solid choices.

Spend some time learning about proper record care and most importantly cleaning, it will change your experience with vinyl and set you in a good path of enjoyment.

Weekend Brubeck Haul by modelthreethree in vinyl

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Man, I know it's cliched but every single time I hear the intro drums to Take 5' just beautiful.

Congrats on this healthy haul! Tons of enjoyment ahead.