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Has anyone used the Deluxe Wally Analog Shop?
Thanks for your input Rgordonpf.I spoke with Wally today and his premise is that you need to make verifiable recorded measurments in order to maximize LP playback.He stated you cannot do this with guess work,But you need measurements that show you... 
Advice/feedback needed on Morch UP4 setup
I thought I should post this on the Audiogon for people how may have the Morch UP-4 Arm.I had noticed on my instructions from Morch that"The height of the pickup lifter is adjusted so that the stylus is about 4mm above the record,when the pickup l... 
Has anyone listened to the Grado Statement ?
Thanks for the info Paul.An Audiophile friend of mine whosears I trusted in the past told me the SONATA was a very special cartridge in the Grado line,and he thought it was one of their best period.But your saying that is not the case which I'm su... 
RM-4 vs. MCP-33
Thats interesting of the work done on the RM-4.I use to own a RM-4 for about 5 years when it first came out.I used it with the ARC SP-8 for moving coil head ampreproduction.As I recall you could solder in your own resistor to load it too the prope... 
Why is Monster M1000i interconnect overlooked?
I have been using the M1000 Studio Mic. Cable for the past 5 years for my on site recordings live 2 channel.I have never been disapointed with the sound.Very dynamic,live,and a very natural midband bloom.A master recording exposes everything your ... 
Best vintage receivers for FM?
A Marantz 4400 Quad Receiver had an outstanding FM Tuner.I know I use to own 2 of these.Also any Heathkit Receiver from the 70"s made outstanding FM Tuners in their receivers.But if your looking for just a stand alone FM Tuner then you have severa... 
Where can one get obsolete Teac open reel parts?
If that doesn't work try Northwest Audio in Seattle WA,ask for John.His specialty is restoring Teac reel to reeltape recorders.He totally restored my 4010Sl Teac.Last time I was at his shop he had a ton of Teac recorders all over the place.He must... 
Has anyone listened to the Grado Statement ?
Chris thanks for your helpful advise,But I'm not sure if Imade myself clear or not on my post. I need a cartridge with an outputof(5 Millivolts) NOT .5 Millivolts,or .45 Millivolts.my preamp probably can't even handle a 2.5 Mv. outputfrom the Sumi... 
Advice/feedback needed on Morch UP4 setup
Thanks a bunch AM_ dial.What scale did u get?.I checked out the web site and they are very resonable indeed in price.I suppose any of the real small 200 gram ones would work,do u think so? 
Advice/feedback needed on Morch UP4 setup
Thanks for your info I realigned my cartridge a couple a days ago with my wally tracker mirror,using very powerful magnification,a jewelers hat.I swear I put on a jewlers hatthat has 3 sets of magnification.The last set is a cicular mirror about 3... 
Advice/feedback needed on Morch UP4 setup
Thanks for your input as well.What digital scale did you buy?I was wondering about this subject myself.I still periodically check my azmith and fiddle with the counterweights,and don't have a digital scale yet.So with your scale you were able to d... 
Has anyone listened to the Grado Statement ?
Thanks sdcampbell for your input.I'm certain I will be buying the Ref. Ref. High output with my CJ PV-5.I have the Wally Tracker to get the Azmith and overhangdead on the spot with my Morch UP-4 Arm and VPI MK3 Table.I'm sure I'll be spinnig many ... 
Tube amp to match sensitive Living Voice Speakers
I'm using a lower effecient Martin Logan Quest z'swith an ARC VT-60 Tube Power Amp,and the combination soundsincredible together as long as I biwire the amp.Do your speakers have the option too biwire? 
Advice/feedback needed on Morch UP4 setup
I too have a Morch UP-4 Arm,and have been out of Analog as u have.When I tried to initially install the arm I had great difficulty getting use to its movement as well.I must have fiddled with the counter weights for 1 hour plus after I balanced th... 
"Giant Killer" The things legends are made of.
ARC D79 Tube Amp,ARC SP -11 Preampthe 80K Martin Logan Statememt,with 2 sets of woofer towers.The Koetsu Rosewood when it was first introduced,and the original Grado Signature Phono Cartridge.