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by Bigman80
Thu Mar 14, 2019 11:23 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Kegworth
Replies: 7
Views: 6730

Re: Kegworth

JohnG wrote: Wed Mar 13, 2019 7:25 pm Cheers Ollie
I feel a very lucky boy :D
There aren't all that many folks gonna be able to have the combo of arm and TT going forward. I really hope you enjoy it as much as i enjoy mine.
by Bigman80
Wed Mar 13, 2019 12:01 am
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Kegworth
Replies: 7
Views: 6730

Re: Kegworth

Room 106, for me. You are very welcome to hear the new Phonomac rebuilt SP10 and PMAT-1010 Tonearm, and Rebuilt K'b. It is being picked up for the event en-route Saturday morning. Congratulations John, that's a fantastic combination and will sound superb with your kB. Hope the show goes well. I'd l...
by Bigman80
Fri Feb 08, 2019 8:56 pm
Forum: Everyones Projects
Topic: DIY grounding box.
Replies: 22
Views: 17129

Re: DIY grounding box.

mainscablesrus wrote: Thu Feb 07, 2019 8:17 pm Making a mains cable with only the earth wired to the plug using a decent shielded and screened cable with the other end terminated with whatever connector you need seems to work.

Much cheaper than grounding boxes.
I did wonder about that.

I'll give it a go.
by Bigman80
Thu Feb 07, 2019 4:33 pm
Forum: Everyones Projects
Topic: DIY grounding box.
Replies: 22
Views: 17129

Re: DIY grounding box.

pre65 wrote: Thu Feb 07, 2019 9:04 am An interesting combination of filling material Oliver.

I look forward to your views on the result. :)
I don't expect any result other than being £20 poorer lol
by Bigman80
Wed Feb 06, 2019 11:51 pm
Forum: Everyones Projects
Topic: DIY grounding box.
Replies: 22
Views: 17129

Re: DIY grounding box.

I'd like to make one and see if it has any effect. Can anyone suggest what material to fill the box with ? All sorts of crystals have been suggested, but some are quite expensive in bulk. This is what I have found. No idea if it will work but I have the bits enroute for a total of £20. Good luck ht...
by Bigman80
Sun Dec 30, 2018 3:28 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Yorkshire Hi-Fi Club
Replies: 522
Views: 266844

Re: Yorkshire Hi-Fi Club

mainscablesrus wrote: Fri Dec 28, 2018 7:34 pm Bigbottle?

Nearly as catchy as your spotify cables mate. :D
Well it's an accumulation of of ideas from myself and Firebottle so I gave it a suitable hybrid name lol.

Glad you like it!
by Bigman80
Tue Dec 25, 2018 8:39 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Yorkshire Hi-Fi Club
Replies: 522
Views: 266844

Re: Yorkshire Hi-Fi Club

Any idea what kind of date you'd be looking at?

May be a bit early for me as I'm still waiting for a couple of bits from China.

I'd like to bring the Bigbottle up for a listen. Not a competitive listen, just interested in how it sounds next to Nick's benchmark phonostage, The MFA.
by Bigman80
Fri Nov 16, 2018 11:56 pm
Forum: Everyones Projects
Topic: Cable suggestions for phonostage innards
Replies: 14
Views: 10699

Re: Cable suggestions for phonostage innards

Neal wrote: Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:08 pm As Ant says you can use pretty much anything, RS do some nice hook up cable, silver plated that you can twist together for short lengths, you really don’t need anything special. One idea: https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/harsh-en ... e/8417346/
Looks good. Thanks!!
by Bigman80
Fri Nov 16, 2018 11:55 pm
Forum: Everyones Projects
Topic: Cable suggestions for phonostage innards
Replies: 14
Views: 10699

Re: Cable suggestions for phonostage innards

I suppose I'm an idiot here because I kind of went through this learning experience thirty to forty odd years ago - I promise I'm not being patronising here. The best comparison of sorts I can give is when I went from collecting every leaflet and catalogue at shows (and spending months absorbing it...
by Bigman80
Fri Nov 16, 2018 11:51 pm
Forum: Buying and Selling
Topic: NVA phono 2 + extra power supply
Replies: 3
Views: 4121

Re: NVA phono 2 + extra power supply

Hi Nigel,

Hope you're well!. What phonostage are you keeping? Did you buy a Phono3 in the end?
by Bigman80
Wed Nov 14, 2018 8:37 pm
Forum: Everyones Projects
Topic: Cable suggestions for phonostage innards
Replies: 14
Views: 10699

Re: Cable suggestions for phonostage innards

For phono wiring I use the Canare L4E6S . One can get it at Markertek or other studio suppliers. https://markertek.resultspage.com/search?w=microphone+cable&sitepref=1 It's sounds very neutral (not adding anything that would pop out)and has two conductors plus shield. I use it like in "g&q...
by Bigman80
Wed Nov 14, 2018 8:34 pm
Forum: Everyones Projects
Topic: Cable suggestions for phonostage innards
Replies: 14
Views: 10699

Re: Cable suggestions for phonostage innards

Please be aware of the tiny gauge wire in your cartridge usually copper - I admit an MC will have a few feet tops I suspect and possibly less - MM types have tens of feet in their windings I gather. I haven't done it, but looking at the usually thin and fine circuit track on many phono stage boards...
by Bigman80
Tue Nov 13, 2018 9:35 pm
Forum: Everyones Projects
Topic: Cable suggestions for phonostage innards
Replies: 14
Views: 10699

Re: Cable suggestions for phonostage innards

Ant wrote: Tue Nov 13, 2018 9:32 pm For a piece of wire that short any old wire will do.
I wouldnt think there is anything to be gained by using something exotic if its only going to be a couple of inches in length
Ok, yes it is.

Cool. Thanks.
by Bigman80
Tue Nov 13, 2018 8:34 pm
Forum: Everyones Projects
Topic: Cable suggestions for phonostage innards
Replies: 14
Views: 10699

Re: Cable suggestions for phonostage innards

Hi all, I've toyed with the Idea of twisting some pairs of 20AWG stranded Neotech UP-OCC hookup wire together and using that. Thanks. Why ? What do you hope the advantage will be ? I like UP-OCC cables and would like to use it in the phonostage. The problem being there is only one company that make...
by Bigman80
Tue Nov 13, 2018 8:20 pm
Forum: Everyones Projects
Topic: Cable suggestions for phonostage innards
Replies: 14
Views: 10699

Cable suggestions for phonostage innards

Hi all, I'm nearly finished assembling my phonostage and got to a point where I can't really find a wire for the PCB to RCA socket links. I've toyed with the Idea of twisting some pairs of 20AWG stranded Neotech UP-OCC hookup wire together and using that. Question is, will I get any hum from using a...