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Just got back from Exmouth and sitting down for a listen, I like what I’m hearing.

I have swapped out the original 12au7’s for some RCA clear tops which was a definite improvement. 
Picked up a quad of 1963 NEC 12au7a’s off @Aperalim and these are a further improvement. Only got maybe 20hrs on them so they might open up a little more still. Happy chappy. ???

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I understand the journey started with the problem with the attenuation of the Audio Note. But other than the fact of that playing on your mind, the AN really was a very good Pre. 

 

I know you haven't had heaps of time with this new one, are you experiencing a noticeable improvement in the quality and enjoyment of the sound? Even the Sonic Frontiers was very good.  

 

So how is this one stacking up.

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21 minutes ago, russell66 said:

I understand the journey started with the problem with the attenuation of the Audio Note. But other than the fact of that playing on your mind, the AN really was a very good Pre. 

 

I know you haven't had heaps of time with this new one, are you experiencing a noticeable improvement in the quality and enjoyment of the sound? Even the Sonic Frontiers was very good.  

 

So how is this one stacking up.

The Audio Note was very good but the noise without using the attenuators was driving me nuts. The new owner of the AN is over the moon with it.

 

At this stage I’m very happy, easily bests the AN and SF. Pop round for a listen mate, I think you’ll be impressed much better than last time you were here.

 

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On 09/10/2020 at 10:49 AM, Pops110 said:

Yep I have done that now to disperse the weight a little more evenly. The LM is back heavy.

Will have a bit of a listen tonight.

How did the new footers go?

I'm a recent user myself and only have positive things to say about them.

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On 08/10/2020 at 8:05 PM, Pops110 said:

Just had this little number show up today. Supposed to be NOS, looks legit but who knows. ??‍♂️
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The pins certainly look NOS Pops, make sure to soak them in the de-oxit or isopropyl , lot of tarnish there to muck up the electrical connection.  The Line Magnetic looks absolutely spectacular, great to hear it sounds just as good.  Enjoy.
 

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9 minutes ago, Ooogh said:

The pins certainly look NOS Pops, make sure to soak them in the de-oxit or isopropyl , lot of tarnish there to muck up the electrical connection.  The Line Magnetic looks absolutely spectacular, great to hear it sounds just as good.  Enjoy.
 

Yeah I should get on to that one of these days, I don’t have any deoxit here at the moment. Will have to grab some.

Yep I’m mighty chuffed with it.

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4 hours ago, Winno said:

How did the new footers go?

I'm a recent user myself and only have positive things to say about them.

Things are sounding very good. Have swapped a few things in lately so I’m not sure how much of a difference they have made to be honest with you. I will have to take them out and have a bit of a listen to see if they really do work. They definitely haven’t made things sound worse. ?

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1 hour ago, Pops110 said:

Annnnd down the rabbit hole I go. This is going to take awhile I think.

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Yikes, what happened to that poor turntable... ?? :ohmy: 
 

Should be worth the effort though, they're a very good turntable.

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11 hours ago, Martykt said:

Yikes, what happened to that poor turntable... ?? :ohmy: 
 

Should be worth the effort though, they're a very good turntable.

 

30 minutes ago, unclemack said:

Gonna have to explain this one mate. Is this your work or did you get it like this?

My work mate found it at the rubbish tip. ??‍♂️?

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