Im very glad about your choice of the preamp. I much prefer the sound of seperates, as it seems it's the same for you. For the record cleaning machine, i am usuing a "wand stick"- long and somewhat flat. I used my dremel drill to cut the long edge open about 2-3 mm. I will clog the end which is used for cleaning, so the vaccum sucks through the new slit. I am looking for some fabric i can use to surround the slit- I am thinking of usuing fabric similer to what i am usuing on my records now (works wonders).
Then I should be on my way to clean records. I'll use the prototype for a while, and in the fall re-build it so it looks somewhat professonal.
Cheers

P.S- I never thought power-supplys would make a difference if they were onboard, or outboard. But its amazing that they do. I highly suggest trying a preamp with an outboard power-supply. (I dont believe that BAT equipment has outboard power-supplies) I would highly recommend you try one.

philoman2 May 28, 2006 08:30

Im glad you asked about the record cleaner- well im still working on it. Its pretty bad looking, in part due to the fact i dont have many power tools. I probably should have cut the wood at my school. many of the boards dont fit the best. More over, I still need to get my hands on a junky record player for the cleaner. right now, you could say i have a "prototype" (I should have done it the right way first) I am usuing a 1 Hp wet/dry vac. I am currently working on a custom made cleaning head.
I'll post pics once my prototype is working, then i'll try to make a better one later-on.
cheers

philoman2 May 27, 2006 11:27

well I started building my record cleaner, still need some parts, but overall its coming along. I really like the homemade rack. Its really cool that you can ajust the size of each rack space by just usuing a rench.
cheers

philoman2 May 21, 2006 11:05

I know the preamp was tubed, and the power amp was solid state. I cant recall the models. Guessing at the sheer size of the power amp im pretty sure it was the VK-600 but it could have been the VK-250. My guess is the preamp was the VK-51SE.
I wasnt able to listen to BAT's Tube Amps for a long time. Only for about 5 minutes. I was very happy with their sound, for the short time i had. the model i listened to was the VK-55, in stereo mode.
hope this helps

-Yes i am addicted to vinyl, :) thanks
im gonna try to make a record cleaner sometime before i finish this school year. (weekend project)

philoman2 May 11, 2006 06:12

I am happy you liked the BAT preamp- maybe it was just the combination of all Bat equipment and Wilson speakers which made me not like the sound. If you enjoy the BAT pre with the 2B SST, perhaps i should consider re-evaluating the listening session.

philoman2 May 09, 2006 04:20