| ponger |
| I have a Threshold NS-10, and I was wondering if anyone has tested its phono stage against any of the new stand alone phono stages, like the Pearl or Ono? |
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| steenoe |
Hi Ponger, I have compared the NS10 to Pearl and initially the Pearl sounded best. The comparison wasnt scientific enough though I guess, since the Pearl was connected to my X-BosoZ. I will try and do some more listening with the Pearl connected to NS10, which will give a better picture of how the two RIAA's compare to each other. My plan is to go over my NS10 shortly, (collecting bits and pieces right now) and give it a full overhaul (but with really careful hands) I expect that changing all the old electrolytics and tantalum capacitors will raise the performance to higher levels. Is yours in the original condition or have you been upgrading any components? I can easily imagine that the NS10 will sound brilliant with the old caps replaced with better new ones.
Steen:) |
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| steenoe |
By the way, does anyone know what kind of capacitors that are used in the original NS10 RIAA Eq. network? Having found some 1% NOS Phillips polystyrene with the correct values, it might be worth a try?. See the attached schematic, the RIAA Eq. is in the lower left corner.
Steen:) |
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| Zen Mod |
| quote: | Originally posted by steenoe
By the way, does anyone know what kind of capacitors that are used in the original NS10 RIAA Eq. network? Having found some 1% NOS Phillips polystyrene with the correct values, it might be worth a try?. See the attached schematic, the RIAA Eq. is in the lower left corner.
Steen:) |
if origigi caps aren't ceramics (...doubt they are) leave it for now;
do rest of preamp first,and later you can tweak EQ....... |
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| ponger |
Hi Steenoe,
Thanks for your reply. Right now, my NS 10 is still stock, but I'm just about to send it off for some upgrading. Hopefully, it will be good enough that I won't be tempted to get an outboard phono stage.
ponger |
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| steenoe |
| quote: | | if origigi caps aren't ceramics (...doubt they are) leave it for now; |
Good advice, thanks:) They look like filmcaps of some sort, small axial types.
Ponger, good luck with the upgrading. While waiting, take a look at this warm review;)
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/f...14&zzlFerrari&&
Many NS10 owners are more than happy with its sound, besides there is something special about that preamp:)
Steen:cool: |
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| Malotron |
| quote: | | By the way, does anyone know what kind of capacitors that are used in the original NS10 RIAA Eq. network? |
Hey Steenoe. The caps are made by F-Dyne. 2% 100V Polystryrene Foil. http://www.usafilmcaps.com/psf.html
Hi Ponger. I have a recapped NS-10 with the M1 module (needed for low output MC carts). After Harvesting all the tantalum caps I think you will be pleased with the sound.
-Mal |
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| steenoe |
| quote: | | The caps are made by F-Dyne. 2% 100V Polystryrene Foil. |
Thanks Malotron, better leave them where they are, then:)
Steen:cool: |
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| Zen Mod |
| quote: | Originally posted by steenoe
Thanks Malotron, better leave them where they are, then:)
Steen:cool: |
inverse RIAA net will tell ya everything you need,later........
or you can ask Papa what he thinks about NS10 accuracy vs. pleasing your hearing devices :devilr: |
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