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now you can finally ask here what the SFI drivers sound like in bamboo drawers... I for one was always curious, and *finally* we will have an answer!

fearing a recabling bonanza?

you can fit a lot of soapstone in that camper are you planning on heading up to Austin?

PJ: I might have a VPI mouting plate if you're interested in purchasing it from me. They're absurdly expensive for what they are though..

heh, nope -20 out of -60 perhaps? what is it with the other phono pre setup? I'm just curious if the hiss is coming from the Bugle, or perhaps the 840A. And secondly, if you can afford to lower the gain on the Bugle a bit, which would decrease the noise. Also, same questions apply for any headphone amps you've used (both) with.

If I recall, I used 150 ohm loading with my DL-103. I was using a BAT phono stage. Is the gain sufficient with the Bugle in your system? Where is the listening dial on your pre / integrated? edit: also, you realize you can roll the opamps in this, right? I'll see what I have on hand that might work for you.

Hey, send me your Bugle I'll set the input impedance to 100 ohms for you and make it so you can change it yourself in the future. Also, try blu-tack instead of the penny w/ tape. That's what I use now

they'll be done today

better parts? doubtful. Better schematic and builder? definitely

ah, a load dependent amplifier.. real quality stuff.

but there's just something about NOS thermometers ...

don't forget, everything is bigger in Texas.. including the 3.5 hour drive to meet Alex

perhaps due to change in output impedance with a capacitor coupled amp? more likely than phase, IMHO.

Austin seems like a good fit. People here love to eat well and be active. However, I've known (from the west coast primarily) who just get depressed and cite the weather as being a contributing factor. I'm assuming you've visited all of these places more than once?

buy commercial gear and reverse it... enjoy listening to the new piece of equipment and learning how it works.

godaddy will just charge them for the burst in traffic, I'm sure it will be fine.

swt61: when are you scheduled to have yours up and going?

I like the VK-3i as well, but despite all my recommendations no one as tried it out.. It has an excellent phono stage as well and the remote can serve for home protection as well.

good point. I imagine I would use the remote 90% of the time, but who knows. All good suggestions guys, thanks!

I have some inserts that will be lighting the knobs. Nate pointed out a build that did something like this and I just copied the idea. The switch is actually a standby switch. I might use the smaller 16mm Bulgin, like these: here's the entire line: http://bulgin.co.uk/Products/Switches/16mmSwitches.htm I don't really like the polished look, but it is reasonable compact. getting closer

those are cow bells on the headphone icon...

revision with different knob layout...

will do. Just playing around with that anyways. Do you feel that the order of the knobs and connectors makes sense? I wish I could find a nice momentary switch that looked good and was the scale of the (tiny) Lemo jack, but no dice. Something like this perhaps, or does it look a bit pedestrian? (can find those anywhere in stock around here though...)