Is the transformer buzz definitely gone or is it still there (sometimes more sometimes less audible)?
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So far I havenāt had any loud humming noises intermittently. Even in normal operation, the transformer hum seems to be quiet when I put my ear to the amplifier. I hope it stays that way. So far Iām happy. Not only is the humming quieter, but the sound also benefits from the IsoTek V5 SYNCRO UNI 16. I couldnāt find any disadvantages compared to the Furutech socket I used previously.
Regards Andreas
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My latest upgrade was a successful colonoscopy this morning. 
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My latest upgradeā¦
From Pine Tree Audio per forum member JLawry. I also ordered some power cables from them today. Unfortunately they donāt make HDMI cables so I ordered one from Audio quest that should arrive tomorrow.
Initial impression is more clarity and softer highs. The highs always had a hard edge and that is now gone. Last sunday I decided to unwind my power cables. I had them wound due to length and was starting to wonder if this was impacting the sound. I also moved the power cable that was on the amp to the power supply for the Matrix. I had the curtesy cable that came with the Gain Cell DAC on that power supply. I moved that curtesy cable to the sub and put a power cable for a PC (Only one I had left) on the amp. The sound was always a bit veiled and after unwinding the power cables and swapping them that veil was gone. Very happy with the improvements!
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Hi Andreas,
This sounds good and hopeful.
The grid is becoming more and more polluted.
Please let us hear if you hear any improvement during the break in period?
I understand you have heard only pluses so far.
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What brand of cable did they use?
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Hopefully medical grade andā¦flexible enough!!
And some snake oil, to ease it in . . . 
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Which one are you replacing? Platinum?
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Yes sir. Makes no sense at all.
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Canāt wait to hear about it.
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I used to dance under the name Diamond Cantilever
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I am so nervous about putting it in place, itās kinda spendy. Instead of a detachable headshell the arm itself detaches from the major portion of the tonearmā¦ I can then lay it upside down on a table and carefully do the swap. The tonearm comes with a special device that allows a normal fool, or even a huge fool like me to get it positioned properly. I installed the Platinum I use now.
But first I have to disconnect and pull the phono preamp out. Then remove the left and right covers (as it is dual mono) and adjust the load and whatnot.
I may wait a day or two. But probably not. I could easily just put a record on and enjoy it as it stands. But nah.
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I would go without caffeine for a couple days, get good sleep, a brisk walk, a good meal, absolute silence, two pairs of glasses and then call Mike Trei to do the installation.
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Instead of eating six gummies, I may just do five.
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ā¦or Brian Walsh, my local install guy. Heād drive up to do it.
But they should be ringing at Alās door!
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When I got my phono preamp it was set to 80 ohms load. I knew that was wrong but it sounded fine so I never messed with it. Today I messed with it and set both channels at 300. Now I need to play some vinyl with the old cartridge to see what results my lazyness may have brought. @minnesotafats is on his way over. This could be interesting.
I was more afraid of unplugging and removing the phono preamp. It took nearly a full minute. The Cartridge change is next after I listen to a couple sides of vinyl.
UPDATE: I didnāt hear much, if any difference after changing the load. I feel justified in being lazy.
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Funā¦do please keep us posted.
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