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Post by MartinT on Oct 30, 2014 17:30:06 GMT
Experiments with the magnetic footers have been fun, but the turntable/granite combination are too heavy. I've ordered more magnets!
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 31, 2014 9:01:38 GMT
Keep us posted
Do you need the granite if you have magnetic .... ?
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Post by MartinT on Oct 31, 2014 12:59:18 GMT
Yes I think so, Mike, as the granite provides the coupled ground. It's the granite that I then need to decouple from the rest of the world. Sorbothane does the job, I just want to hear whether opposed magnets do a better job. I've received more today, so I shall experiment tonight.
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Post by speedysteve on Nov 1, 2014 13:06:28 GMT
Hi Martin What's your reasoning for not having a dedicated supply, via a dedicated radial, straight from the incoming mains before it reaches the house consumer unit? Makes a good improvement to the sound. This is what I got fed to the music room when it was build four years ago. Gosh how time flies! |
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Post by Sovereign on Nov 1, 2014 14:23:54 GMT
Hi Martin What's your reasoning for not having a dedicated supply, via a dedicated radial, straight from the incoming mains before it reaches the house consumer unit? Makes a good improvement to the sound. This is what I got fed to the music room when it was build four years ago. Gosh how time flies! I thought I was a bit extreme in my approach to hifi. You had a building built around yours, good effort !!! |
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Post by MartinT on Nov 1, 2014 15:25:18 GMT
I would love to do the same - maybe on my next move? I'm perfectly happy to convert a double garage, for instance.
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 1, 2014 15:26:51 GMT
I think I prefer to be in the house.
Disadvantages I'm sure, one being the volume sometimes has to be less than I would like
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Post by Sovereign on Nov 1, 2014 15:28:20 GMT
I would love to do the same - maybe on my next move? I'm perfectly happy to convert a double garage, for instance. I converted my garage, but it was double length rather than double width  |
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Post by MartinT on Nov 1, 2014 15:35:22 GMT
LOL!
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Post by MartinT on Nov 18, 2014 7:06:30 GMT
Everything is sounding good at the moment. I've given up with the repelling magnets idea for the moment as they are monstrous to deal with. So powerful, in fact, that they risk pinching my fingers as they keep flying together in an alarming manner. They are also a bugger to separate from each other. I have already broken one from the impact of them snapping together. You end up with small gritty magnetic particles that you cannot detach, rendering the experiment useless because it prevents the smooth travel that's required. Frankly, I ran out of patience.
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Post by ChrisB on Nov 18, 2014 7:18:55 GMT
I would be wary of using such strong magnets so close to an expensive cartridge Martin. Also might it not have an effect on the tt motor?
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Post by MartinT on Nov 18, 2014 7:29:31 GMT
Yes and yes. They are too dangerous for everyday use - I was very careful not to let my watch near them.
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Post by ChrisB on Nov 18, 2014 7:53:51 GMT
Stick 'em in the box marked 'Interesting & educational but ultimately useless'!
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 18, 2014 9:33:36 GMT
New tech - for what we want
Maybe an improvement will come
Those RDC 4s take some beating
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Post by MartinT on Nov 18, 2014 11:40:32 GMT
Good to know - it may be worth my trying a set under the granite block, but so far I've found that only highly absorbent sorbothane (i.e. very squidgy) works.
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 18, 2014 13:20:42 GMT
I need to test them against Stillpoints.
Think it will be close either way
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2014 13:36:51 GMT
I need to test them against Stillpoints. Think it will be close either way Hi Mike Not a chance they are chalk and cheese, for Stillpoints think Mana bleeding edge technology though ideal if you have a somewhat lackluster safe system then they will ceratinly give it a kick in the pants  |
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Post by MartinT on Nov 18, 2014 14:00:29 GMT
I think you may be right, Tony, in that Stillpoints give a little more 'edge' than RDCs, which I like for their great all-round performance (and far lower cost).
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2014 14:36:10 GMT
Still-points (imho) demonstrate improved leading edge, lower noise floor and tighter (leaner bass) which in some systems works a ticket, however for most they give a 'wow factor' which soon leads to a more tiring listening experience.
Still-points<> Thinking Naim owners cheap upgrade path (compared to a couple of 555 psu's!)
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 18, 2014 14:42:20 GMT
Thanks Tony
I will test again and report back.
I rate Stillpoints as the best as of now, but I can change my mind, especially as I now have *all* kit sitting on RDC, Stillpoints or Black Ravioli.
Hmm. Thought I'd finished that particular bit ......
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