abraxas49

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Phono preamp worth it with MM cartridges?
Give a look to the Ray Samuels F117 phono. It is a very good value. There are some very favourable reviews on the net. And I confirm. Its is really good. 
is it possible to make digital audio sound like vintage vinyl
In my opinion it is possible to record the sound from your analogue set-up in order to reproduce it using a digital system. You can get a sound reproduction close to the analogue output if some equipment and software is used. In my case, for the a... 
Any advice on buying quality vinyl
I have some hundreds Philips LP's and, in general, are of high very quality sound. These LP's are underrated in regard of Decca or London LP's. The must are Orfeo or better, the Sarastro label that produced a few LP in 45 rpm but what a sound !!! I   
Best way to organize 6000 albums?
I have a collection of about 2000 classical LP's. Finding a particular one was sometimes a difficult task. I undertake to catalogue them using CDpedia, a software that runs on Macintosh. There is also the mobile version (Pocketpedia) that display ... 
What Turnatable now?
My experience:I had several Thorens turntables on which I did not succeed in setting an accurate pitch. This is important for me as I digitize some of the vinyls of my collection.Same problem with a Lenco L75 (idler wheel) and an Clearaudio Concep... 
Vinyl recordings - best methods
I did a lot of tries with several combinations. The final satisfactory system is as follows:- A good turntable with an accurate pitch control if you want to have a duration consistent with the one announced of the LP. Mine is a quartz controlled H... 
Best value record cleaner/cleaning system
I tried several ones. I was disappointed by the big noise of vacuum RCM's. I tried also a DIY ultrasonic RCM but the process is long and is also noisy.My final choice is Loricraft PRC3 (entry price). Very silent and rapid : two minutes for the two... 
Dynavector DV 505 anti-skating question
Yes, the turntable is not suspended and the level in the tonearm base is also correct. The main weight and the arm itself are also level. 
Dynavector DV 505 anti-skating question
Thanks four your counsel. I will follow good practise. Anyway sound is the better I ever heard.Thanks ! 
Dynavector DV 505 anti-skating question
Thanks for your advise. I was trying to in accordance with the manufacturer instructions.