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Which model Tannoy for my audio room
After much research and phone calls I decided to not purchase Tannoy's at this time.I purchased the book "Get Better Sound " by Jim Smith.I want to thank everyone for the reply's and in the future I may get them but for now I will work on my room ... 
Which model Tannoy for my audio room
I was thinking of the larger more efficient models likeCanterbury or Westminster.I don't know if they will work in a small room,that's why I wanted info from people that have listened to them . Thanks for the hans info , I'll look at this website. 
Art Audio - anyone know what's up?
Tom at Hudson Audio had a stroke in November.I sent some Tom money in July for Cables Tom never got the silver for the interconnects and than had the stroke.His son sent me an email saying he would send me a refund but he never did.It's unfortunat... 
Rec a 300B for Wavelength Cardinal Monoblocks
4musica44107,I have not found a tube I like better in the Wavelength than WE.I have also tried Sophia RP - edges too soft.I am thinking of trying the Elrog when available.a sleeper tube that is good in my Wavelength is Shuguang 300BS for about $20... 
Rec a 300B for Wavelength Cardinal Monoblocks
I have a Wavelength Triton Blue NCE and I use Western Electric 300B's, I bought them in 2000 and they still sound good.I also have Treasure 330B's and they are ok for the money but not as good as WE.If you get a recommendation from Gordon please p... 
WHAT IS GOING ON WITH VPI ??
I went through the same issue a couple of months ago.I wanted to order another pulley and belts for my Aries 3 motor.I spoke with someone, I don't remember his name .He said VPI will stop selling directly to customers and call a retailer to order ... 
VPI PARTS or SERVICE
I called VPI Monday, I wanted to get a couple belts for my Aries 3 .I don't remember the persons name , it could have been Jeff not sure.But he told me Vpi wasn't selling any parts directly to customers and I should call a VPI retailer to get the ... 
Ocellia vs Tannoy?
which model speaker from Coincident did you have ? I have a pair of Coincident Total Victory IV that I purchased used 4 years ago and they are very good with classical music.My room is 11.5' x 17.5' .I intended to purchase a pair of Super Victory ... 
Upgrade Tonearm for VPI Aries 3
Wlutke,I ordered a Herron line stage and phono stage today, I'll have it in a week can't wait.Thank you for the set up guide, I really appreciate it.Do you notice with your xx2 if you have too much VTF and the distortion comes back ?It takes time ... 
Upgrade Tonearm for VPI Aries 3
Wlutke,You are correct with the amount of damping fluid.Eventually I will put a little more fluid in the arm.But first I want to get everything as perfect as possible without the fluid.I'm trying to find the happy medium settings where most record... 
Upgrade Tonearm for VPI Aries 3
Bifwynne,I think you hit the nail on the head.I gave the wire one twist ccw and bam now everything is getting better !I tweeked in the azimuth everything is getting better and the arm is more stable.My weight is at 1.96 grams no sss.Another thing ... 
Upgrade Tonearm for VPI Aries 3
Bifwynne,Good info , Thankyou , I'll check these this week.I notice my weight changes as you noted, I never realized it is related to the wire. I thought is way do to not having a level platter, I bought a machinist level and the platter is dead l... 
Upgrade Tonearm for VPI Aries 3
Wlutke,Thank you for the suggestions,The cartridge is only 3 months old,the lift is clear but I never though of looking at the wires.I'll check them. 
Upgrade Tonearm for VPI Aries 3
Moondog + Macster,I will upgrade my preamp and phono within a few months.I am considering a Herron line stage and phono or Coincident RC line stage and Zesto phono.Currently I have a Supratek Cortese preamp with phono.Records sound nice but it see... 
Upgrade Tonearm for VPI Aries 3
Thank You Stringreen, I'll try them.Did you notice you had to continually make adjustments with the 10.5i arm ?