Thank you @
elliottbnewcombjr for the detailed response. I definitely was underwhelmed by the stereo separation of the VM-95ML. Now I understand why. (have to pay more attention to ALL the specs next time). I prefer it's overall sound signature to the OM-20 other than the limited stereo separation.
I am very handy and have no problem doing cartridge alignment tasks. I have a mirrored alignment protractor along with some of the PDF printable protractors, in particular a Baerwald arc protractor that I have utilized so far.
Obtaining a headshell with azimuth adjustment will definitely open up new possibilities. Reading up on cartridge and stylus alignment a while back was quite informative and underscored to me how critical this task is to good playback.
The rest of my system is rather underwhelming at this point. The house has three systems at the moment with the turntable in the office system for now as it is the only space that has room for the turntable and is also convenient for ripping vinyl to FLAC.
Office System:
Teac AI-301DA Integrated Amp
Monitor Audio Bronze 2 Bookshelf Speakers
Polk PSW-111 8" Subwoofer
Technics SL-3300 Turntable with Audio Technica VM95ML cart
Rega Phono Mini A2D phono preamp and USB A to D.
Synology NAS with content for music streaming
Sonos Connect and a PC for streaming content.
Living Room System:
Yamaha TR-6750 Receiver
Sonus Faber Concerto Speakers and Solo center plus Minimus 7's as rear surrounds : )
Nvidia ShieldTV Streaming Box
Den System:
KEF Q100 Speakers
Sony STR-DE835 Receiver
Nvidia ShieldTV streaming box
Out in the garage are a few audio related projects that have been on the back burner for far too long. I am building from scratch a tube preamp and a pair of monoblock tube amps to drive the Sonus Fabers. Also a rebuild of my much loved center of my first real system a Pioneer receiver.
On the workbench in the garage:
Pioneer SX-750 receiver awaiting rebuild (original to me)
Infinity Qb 3 way speakers awaiting rebuild (original to me)
Super Compact 150 Monoblock Tube Amps (building two from scratch per Bruce Rozenblit design)
Grounded Grid Preamp (building from scratch per Bruce Rozenblit design)
I am very handy and have no problem doing cartridge alignment tasks. I have a mirrored alignment protractor along with some of the PDF printable protractors, in particular a Baerwald arc protractor that I have utilized so far.
Obtaining a headshell with azimuth adjustment will definitely open up new possibilities. Reading up on cartridge and stylus alignment a while back was quite informative and underscored to me how critical this task is to good playback.
The rest of my system is rather underwhelming at this point. The house has three systems at the moment with the turntable in the office system for now as it is the only space that has room for the turntable and is also convenient for ripping vinyl to FLAC.
Office System:
Teac AI-301DA Integrated Amp
Monitor Audio Bronze 2 Bookshelf Speakers
Polk PSW-111 8" Subwoofer
Technics SL-3300 Turntable with Audio Technica VM95ML cart
Rega Phono Mini A2D phono preamp and USB A to D.
Synology NAS with content for music streaming
Sonos Connect and a PC for streaming content.
Living Room System:
Yamaha TR-6750 Receiver
Sonus Faber Concerto Speakers and Solo center plus Minimus 7's as rear surrounds : )
Nvidia ShieldTV Streaming Box
Den System:
KEF Q100 Speakers
Sony STR-DE835 Receiver
Nvidia ShieldTV streaming box
Out in the garage are a few audio related projects that have been on the back burner for far too long. I am building from scratch a tube preamp and a pair of monoblock tube amps to drive the Sonus Fabers. Also a rebuild of my much loved center of my first real system a Pioneer receiver.
On the workbench in the garage:
Pioneer SX-750 receiver awaiting rebuild (original to me)
Infinity Qb 3 way speakers awaiting rebuild (original to me)
Super Compact 150 Monoblock Tube Amps (building two from scratch per Bruce Rozenblit design)
Grounded Grid Preamp (building from scratch per Bruce Rozenblit design)