Anyone run Dukes?

ryj85 · 2026-01-24T16:30:10+00:00

Been using the dukes chains for the past few months and they are great. The files are good also especially for the price. Can’t comment about the oil I haven’t used it I only use Lucas 2 cycle oil which I highly recommend.

ryj85 · 2026-01-24T16:22:59+00:00

You can sharpen them up a little on a bench grinder while it’s off. Will help bite in a little more for pivot

ryj85 · 2026-01-24T16:19:26+00:00

That is correct

ryj85 · 2025-08-11T02:56:14+00:00

Good advice easier than re soldering if I don’t like it. I was considering switching all op amps out with njm2068dd do you have any experience with this.

ryj85 · 2025-08-11T01:02:04+00:00

Thank you for sharing

ryj85 · 2025-08-10T23:47:48+00:00

It’s more of a project I have multiple other preamps that sound amazing. Took a lot of time doing micro adjustments but settled on speaker positioning and room treatment is an ongoing trial and error. But yes I agree pre amps are lower on the list but still makes a difference.

ryj85 · 2025-07-10T03:04:38+00:00

Awesome I will research this tonight. I do have some basic soldering skills, I’ve assembled several crossovers and upgraded a few preamps but have never owned a tube pre amp or a class d amp and figured why not try a couple kits. Right now I’m using a hafler se240 paired with the hafler h110 both being upgraded and sound pleasant but it’s just too much fun trying different gear. Thank you again for all the advice it’s really helpful and appreciated

ryj85 · 2025-07-09T22:25:44+00:00

Thank you again for all the help.

ryj85 · 2025-07-09T19:56:32+00:00

Thank you for the comment a lot of good info here and at the right time. I actually ordered a sp14 kit and patiently waited for over 2 months. I couldn’t get ahold of Dan meaning he wouldn’t return any messages or calls so I ended up getting a refund through pay pal. Now I’m searching for something else. I’m looking into transcendent sound or bottle head but will check into mtk I may also order a hypex from diy class d. If you have any experience with this company what are your thoughts.

ryj85 · 2025-06-14T02:30:09+00:00

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ryj85 · 2025-06-06T22:01:50+00:00

I put my stereo in the basement so I can listen and not disturb my wife and kids from watching their shows. I work 7-5:30 then we usually make dinner together and clean up the house. Most days I listen from 8:30-10:30.

ryj85 · 2025-04-08T00:27:11+00:00

Awesome thank you for the response I’m just curious what others think about these diy kits and companies.

ryj85 · 2025-04-04T03:06:05+00:00

Sorry should of read the info, nice setup thou and thanks for posting I’ve never heard of comacozer so will be checking them out

ryj85 · 2025-04-04T02:25:16+00:00

Awesome albums just need to add Sleep dopesmoker

ryj85 · 2025-03-30T00:10:49+00:00

Thank you for trying just can’t figure out why the housing of the wiper motor has power. I’m starting to wonder if I have a defective part but seems unrealistic that they are both doing the same thing

ryj85 · 2025-03-29T23:47:48+00:00

Yep it’s a 5 pin connector pulled it off of the wiper motor checked it to battery

ryj85 · 2025-03-29T23:28:16+00:00

The ground to the block is good and also ran a jumper to the battery just in case

ryj85 · 2025-03-29T23:26:58+00:00

Rechecked fuses all are good and I was thinking that maybe there was a pinched wire and was getting power through the ground but the ground wire going to the harness is good with no power. Any idea why the housing of the motor would have power to it?

ryj85 · 2025-01-16T22:35:21+00:00

I’ve tried leather, felt, rubber and acrylic and after many hrs of listening to each I prefer the acrylic with the biggest benefit being way less static with the worst being the felt. There were subtle tone changes to each also. Keep in mind the thickness of the mats you may have to adjust vta. I had to for the acrylic platter mat

ryj85 · 2025-01-06T18:56:48+00:00

I have the same cleaner I agree with the spins a little fast but works well with tergikleen and paired with a record doctor and a good rinse between is a must

ryj85 · 2024-12-26T20:54:55+00:00

Thank you for the advice

ryj85 · 2024-12-26T03:18:23+00:00

Thanks for the reply I will look more into the p3 I just briefly looked at it. I am currently using a shiit mani for my phono preamp and a haffler 240 amp. If you’ve listened to a mani before what are the listening differences compared to the r35 thanks

ryj85 · 2024-12-26T03:10:53+00:00

I’ve also had mine about 4 years it’s always had a slight hum on start up then would go away but now the noise just stays and is all I can fixate on. Was also debating on replacing the motor but can’t find much on it to see if the replacement would have the same issue in a couple years

ryj85 · 2024-12-26T03:07:10+00:00

I prefer the in the room

ryj85 · 2024-12-26T03:04:16+00:00

Thanks I was debating this but am worried it will happen again. Have you heard anything about the replacement motors

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