Recent content by Lurch490

No problem with the help! I did not have to unzip the file to get it to work with ARC Genesis. For the connection between the STR and the computer, I used this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002KL8N6A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 I also think that I had the STR...

Which version of windows is your computer running? I’m running Win 10 on an old Dell desktop and successfully updated my STR preamp’s firmware to 1.8.3 using the latest version of ARC Genesis via USB.

You are correct that the switches are numbered 1-5 then 6-10 in one row and 11-14 and 15-18 in the other. I think you're correct about them corresponding to A-I for each channel. Well done!!!! KMan nailed it though. That's the manual I needed!!!!!!

I recently found and purchased a Kinergetics SW800C crossover, but without the manual. While I didn't think to be a problem because the manual was online, the DIP switches don't match the diagram in the manual online. The online manual mentions 9 DIP switches in 3 groups of 3. Here's the...

I'm using the Fosgate as well and it's not going anywhere.

Correctomundo. I’ll look for it this weekend.

I really like the Grace F-9. I have one and sent it to Soundsmith to get fitted with their ruby cantilever stylus. That’s a great way to go. I’ve never had a Grado so I can’t compare, but felt the Soundsmith stylus was a great upgrade to an already very good cart. I might even have a spare...

I would stick with the Grace arm too and move up the Grado line for a new cart (if you like what the Gold does). The output impedance of Freya (as measured by Stereophile is 3200 ohms (unbalanced) or 6900 ohms (balanced) at 20 hz. The rule of thumb is the input impedance should be 10 times the...

My thoughts… Stick with MM. If you switch to an MC cart, you’d probably want to change your arm (I’m betting it’s a Grace 707) for something with a higher effective mass. I also have an NAD C658 and while it does a lot of things, it’s not my best sounding preamp. Sell the NAD and get a...

If you're still looking, please let me know.

I've got one now.

It’s usually not the first or second ascent that is the danger. It’s 10th or 14th time (in this case), because each dive is putting more pressure on the damage from the previous dives and pushing it until there is a catastrophic failure. This company had no way of knowing how compromised the...

The BEST cat ever! Meet Hugo.

I heard the Quad's at Rick's house and, you're right, they are excellent. I have a pair of M-L CLS-IIz. They do some special things, but I'm not going to have enough room for them when we downsize next year. So, I'm looking for a smaller, more conventional set of speakers. We'll see what I...