http://sea.audio-technica.com/sites/default/files/resources/at_tracking_force.pdf Spannko, Are you aware you're promoting bogus information? The link you've attached is from a Singapore distributor, not Audio Technica, who you are leading folks here to believe wrote this fallacy. Notice their conti...

Ron, If we go with your view that the stylus doesn’t bounce around in the groove (evidence for that would be helpful). Spannko, You want me to prove that something which doesn't exist, doesn't exist? The burden of proof is on those who believe in this folklore. What would you say is happening when ...

@Ron your description of the Entity took away the last bit of resistance to buy it. I am really happy with it - so thank you. Defender, You made several interesting comments about attributes to the Entity in your review I agree with as well. However, I still have resistance. Ron The Mon Needle-Freak

just to back up Charlie a little bit I have also heard if tracking force is too low the needle bounces between left and right groove wall like a car between the crash barrier and that can damage the records ... Defender, We have all read this myth before. Let me explain some facts further by asking...

I've read that running a stylus at a lower than recommended setting is likely to cause more vinyl wear than running it within the manufacturer's recommended range. Does anyone know if this is true...? ...[and] conical styli cause more wear than elliptical,... I have a series of scratches on my driv...

Ron, the AT-VM95E certainly showed the door to the old K5 I’ve been using on my Rega Planar 8. I have an Adikt on order. This cartridge it really is a heck of a bargain... not sure I needed the Adikt. Let you know how it compares to the Adikt. Jeff, I think many here would like to hear that; record...

Does the plastic VM95 body sound better than the alloy K9 one? If so, in what way does the sound differ? I have always assumed the alloy body would be better. Hello Mr Pig, Read this . And this . There are several differences between the two cartridges besides the bodies. The K9 is an AT-95E genera...

Spannko, There are many standards I've learned over the years. Many of them emanated from Julian Vereker. Some proven more-so by Fredrik Lejonklou. 1. A proper audio toroidal transformer has an iron core. 2. A proper audio transformer has a center-tapped output with single secondary outputs. It may ...

I very happy with sound the new configuration! Entity make music so expansive , nuanced, emotional and alive ! Very engaging but also very harmonious. Just so right musically and a fabulous sound too. I couldn't be happier. It has taken my system to a new level and I had lots of joy and dancing alr...

...my speakers are not anemic in the bass, and there are no problems with the electrical outlets or anything else in my system. Tony, I'm sorry I didn't get to hear your hi-fi longer and inspect its' faults further and give you improvement recommendations. When was the last time you had someone cli...

I relistened/watched again to try and see Oscar. On my phone, I could see a line and a huge room ahead. Turns out it is a reflection from a door-wall. I still couldn't see Oscar but now understood the room size and dimensions. Fortunately I had more wine to drink and hadn't thrown the fruit out yet....

Thank you all for your contributions. Pleased with the positive feedback to the clips and overall setup. Now the most interesting part. B is Gaio 2 and A is 2.4. Have I botched the setup? No, some have botched the listening. I had trouble deciding when listening on my phone. But I am a Moscato guy....

Linnjim, Have you read this post; Setting Up Loudspeakers For The Best Tune ? You are doing the right thing setting up speakers, then buying furniture. I would trust your wife's ears and do this with her. As Fredrik mentions in the linked post, it is good to have someone help you. Perhaps put an ad ...

Spannko, It's not even close! That is a perfect "tune-dem" song. The stock supply allows much better following of the guitar notes as they rise and fall. Same goes for the bass line. With the DIY supply, the guitar and bass are out of tune with each other. Johnny's voice also has a jump of excitemen...

Thank you very much for your thoughts and hints. Regarding a dedicated power circuit, that was always the first action after a move. Many smiled at the time and some of them came and asked for a separate cable and fuse for their hifi. So I smiled quietly in each case. Hermann, I'm very happy to not...

I started off with an RS Components torque driver and later added a Wera one to expand the range. I found there was a noticeable improvement to sound quality even when compared to a professionally setup deck. That was until I saw the recommendation, on the AT95 thread, that one of the screw torque ...

Class A are the authorised Naim service centre in the UK, and they get parts/service kits direct from the Naim factory. I've no experience of them myself, but I've seen nothing but praise for Darran's work. He is not one of the self-proclaimed Naim 'experts' (who, as far as I can see, barely concea...

Hermann, Has the lack of deep bass happened since day one in this room? Has there been any other changes at all in your system preceding this? I have followed your posts since back in the Mana days and know you are quite fastidious and consistent in your set-ups. If everything is exactly the same fr...

Naim NAP110 in "mono" are special versions or you run two standard stereo using one channel ? Vlado, Everything I own is special. There is a much longer (and I think interesting) story about my mono NAP110s that includes photos along the way of various builds. For today, all you get is a synopsis; ...

Thanks for the background info Ron. Just as a matter of interest, do you have an explanation for why the Naim amps appeared to get worse, to some people, as time went by? Eg, Nait 1 (red) >>> Nait 1 (green) >>> Nait 2 etc. Or were they wrong to think so? Interesting information Ron, and a really go...

The 250 was only just serviced by Class A, but I’ve not compared it to another one. I listened to it prior to service and the overall character was much the same as post service. The Hicap was also serviced by Class A, but back in 2017. I will just have to bear in mind your comments for now. Charli...

Linntek wrote: ↑2020-02-14 21:36 Mine was brand new.

Linntek,
Sometimes when new, there is still oil or dirt present.

You can also reuse a magnet from another older screwdriver; pop it out of the old and glue into the new.

Ron The Mon

Just bought a SEALEY SCREWDRIVER TORQUE DIGITAL 0.05-5NM 1/4, I didn’t really expect anything but I’m very surprised of how well it works. It is pretty accurate (2%) and it it comes with a nice calibration sheet. The range is perfect and it’s easy to use. One flaw is that it doesn’t hold the bits f...

....a passive (rare white) Kan system. Wow, didn't know there were any white ones. I knew that Linn had done some special finishes over the years but never knew what they were. Are they 1s or 2s? Charlie, I was teasing a bit; I didn't say they were "stock" white. The speakers date from 1979/1980. T...

Marcel, What a great story and history! It appears you have the best sounding AT-VM95 on the planet right now. No wonder it sounds so good; you've already taken it to the limit. It's good to get positive feedback of my tracking and torque settings. Where is your café/bar? I'd love to have a drink an...