Monday, June 11, 2012
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Listening Room - Minimalist
A music lover's system based on a CD transport + DAC as source, JEL 76/6SN7GTB line stage preamp with remote volume control, JEL SE10 mono block amps driving PHY-HP 2-way 12" co-axial speakers housed in Hans Kortenbach enclosures.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Leica M3 + Summicron 35 and 50
Despite my fondness for Leica screw mount (LTM), it was this M outfit I received in trade for a SE300B amp I built that got me hooked to cameras and photography - a '61 M3 with '61 rigid 'cron + '66 8-element 35 'cron which I was using with an external VF until I acquired an M6.
This well used single stroke M3 as received was working but in dire need of a CLA and a new vulcanite so I sent it to Sherry Krauter. Upon return, Sherry noted separation in the viewfinder and highly recommended TLC in handling. That was in '97 and so far, have not noticed further deterioration.
When I visited Shanghai in 2010, I bought this half-case from Mr. Zhou. I would like to believe the padded leather is providing added protection aside from a spruced up look. The .91 (almost 1:1- life size) viewfinder magnification of the M3 is its greatest asset. It is so much easier to frame and focus a 50mm, 90 mnn or 135mm lens on this model compared to the M6's .72 VF.
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| Leica M3 + Summicron 50/2 rigid Kodak TX400 in Diafine |
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Leica M6 + Summicron 35/2 8-element Kodak TX400 in Diafine |
So far I have not been compelled to upgrade to later Summicron versions as these two lenses far exceed my picture taking abilities. 😊
Monday, May 28, 2012
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Listening Room - Monaural Hi-Fi
Why mono?
Idler driven turntables from Rek O Kut, Garrard, Presto, Bogen/Lenco, Neat and...
...viscous damped tone arms equipped with variable reluctance cartridges from GE > Tannoy.
Altec 802 + 416 drivers converted to field coil powered by a 12VDC power supply.
Jensen M10 field coil was featured in the 2009 November Hi-Fi Show.
another project....but just as significant ;)
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