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    How to combine AV receiver with a tube HiFi system?

    Hi all, TLDR - I want to use my HiFi speakers for HT without going through my tube monoblocks. I have an all tube HiFi system with DIY tube monoblocks and PureAudioProject Quintet10's speakers. I also have a Samsung soundbar for HT duties, and it's terrible. To make matters more complicated...
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    My 3D printed tonearm - MK4

    So... yea.. jee... um... how do I say this..? you can say that I don't actually know... So if anyone wants to walk me through how to find that out - that would be awesome!
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    My 3D printed tonearm - MK4

    aaaaand im back! let's talk about the arm and headshell, To keep things simple I chose on arm geometry that im familiar with, which is the REGA geometry. Due to print size limitation and concerns regarding structural integrity, I decided to print the pivot, headshell, and counterweight but...
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    My 3D printed tonearm - MK4

    Actually, its the other way around :) The magnets actually pull each other, and the cord is the only thing that stops them. By pulling each other, the magnets stabilize the arm that would otherwise just dangle on the end of the cord. The axis is the point where the cord meets the arm. Maybe...
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    My 3D printed tonearm - MK4

    OK, time for our next chapter - Securing the cord. Another substantial challenge was securing the cord that holds the arm above the magnet proved quite the challenge. Earlier editions of my tonearm saw the string go up through the housing, take a turn and loop around a screw. The idea was that...
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    My 3D printed tonearm - MK4

    Not annoying at all! The filament is actually some cheap grey PLA. Layer height changes from part to part, some are 0.15mm and some are 0.05mm. infill changes also, and ranges from 20% to 60%. The Prusa has really proven itself and in my opinion it's the best deal out there of a home FDM printer.
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    My 3D printed tonearm - MK4

    To be honest, im not sure. I did have concerns about it in the beginning, but further reading revealed only that a few tonearms on the market have strong magnets near the cables. I couldn't find anything but the actual effect. Personally, I've never noticed anything wierd about the sound, and...
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    My 3D printed tonearm - MK4

    Hey everyone! its been a while since I posted something. Finally, after years of R&D, I found the time to create my latest version of my 3D printed tonearm, based on the famous Frank Schröder. The arrival of my brand new 3D printed provided some more incentive because now I will be able to...
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    Tank's latest DIY setup

    Hey E-Stat, Its just the constraints of the room. the sofa in front of my setup cannot be moved to the left anymore, If I move the system it will be offset to the sofa and create a very weird looking living room, and that won't fly with the management (who suffered enough as it is). but just...
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    Tank's latest DIY setup

    I'm with you... I still don't really understand how DA works, and it was more of an assembly job than anything else... But remember - there's more to a DAC than just the DA part.. you have the PS and the analogue output, and they are much easier to play around with! That's why I waited for a...
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    Tank's latest DIY setup

    My digital Source. The last part of my system I worked on was my digital source. Up until recently, my HTPC was connected to an old EAD DSP 7000, and building a DAC felt like too complex of a project. But i kept reading on it, slowly building up my courage, and a few months ago i finally felt...
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    Tank's latest DIY setup

    When I decided to build a phono stage I opted for simplicity above all else - Jfets. While very uncharacteristic of me, being the only non tube component in my system, the CrystalFet kit from RJM audio was exactly what I was looking for. Super simple, minimum components, easy to build and great...
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    Tank's latest DIY setup

    At first, all my turntables were fitted with a Rega tonearm, which I felt was a very good match and a great bang for buck arm. But soon, just like with any other component, I felt the urge to build something of my own. The initial inspiration for my 3d printed tonearm came from the Schroeder...
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    Tank's latest DIY setup

    Thank you all for your kind words. Let's move on - My analog source. About 7 years ago my dad gave me his old turntable, and everything sort of went downhill from there. I DIY’ed my first turntable about 5 years ago, based on a Lenco L75, during my Industrial design degree. Ever since that...
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    Tank's latest DIY setup

    Yes, I did build it myself, and those legs were a pain in the ass.. they actually broke down about 6 months after I made it and I had to screw them into place. I really do need to build a new one.
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