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| Phono preamp selection Has anyone had any experience with the Trigon Vanguard 2 phono preamp? It can be upgraded to be powered by a battery unit (Volcano 2), which apparently elevates it to another level. Used could actually fit my budget. On a different note, I'm sorry... | |
| cleaning with VPI 16.5 and Mobile Fidelity brushes I have the Mobile Fidelity, VPI and Listener Select brushes for wet record cleaning. The Listener Select brush is hands-down the best brush to use for record cleaning. Especially since it is meant to complement the AIVS cleaning solutions. The Mob... | |
| VPI JMW 12.7 Spindle/pivot distance Xupakabras, let me know whether you still need to find any info out. Since I'm in the States, it's much easier for me to try to call VPI than for you from Europe. I'll be happy to try to contact VPI and inquire on your behalf. | |
| VPI JMW 12.7 Spindle/pivot distance But is it? I thought that's what the whole thread was about. | |
| Phono preamp selection Phil,Thanks for the suggestions. Yes, I would put a filter in the signal chain if I experienced rumble with my setup and couldn't fix it mechanically. I believe, if unaddressed, excessive woofer pumping does more harm to the sound (and equipment) ... | |
| Subsonic Rumble Solutions Nice thread. I stumbled upon it by accident. I'm posting since the last post is from April this year so I figure it's ok to keep it alive. I'm with the camp that rumble/flutter/woofer pumping is part of the vinyl experience. If you don't experienc... | |
| Phono preamp selection Hey Phil, thanks for a thorough reply. A lot of good information there. One of the problems I had with my previous setup was rumble, even though the system looked good on paper. I bought a KAB rumble filter that took care of the problem. I'm still... | |
| Phono preamp selection It's hard to argue with 834P reviews, which are all stellar, but one thing that kind of bothers me with this preamp is the fact that it has a load of 6 Ohms for MC carts, only. I've been told by owners that the Delos works best at around 200 Ohm s... | |
| Phono preamp selection Thank you all for great suggestions and advice. 213cobra, do you have the Jasmine? If you read on Musical Surroundings website, they rather strongly criticize preamps that offer too much gain for the job. Apparently, the unit works much harder tha... | |
| VPI JMW 12.7 Spindle/pivot distance Oy Vey, as Harry Weinsfeld would probably say himself if he were frustrated. As a VPI Scout owner awaiting the Classic, I must say I have succeeded in learning all the info I was looking for related to the respective VPI tonearms in the end, but i... | |
| VPI 16.5 Problem I believe the grinding noise is normal. I bought mine new and it's been making a noise that I'd describe as grinding ever since. The unit works fine, however. RCMs are pretty crude in design and I think motor noise reduction is not really a top de... | |
| DBP-10 Protractor Instructions...... Raul,No need to be sarcastic. I only spoke for myself. I don't quite understand your question as my Scout tonearm does not allow any adjustment of the "pivot tonearm position," but regardless, I think this thread has been hijacked enough and I'm g... | |
| DBP-10 Protractor Instructions...... Raul,I have no doubt that your knowledge of all analog related topics surpasses mine, but I do take exception to a few things you said in your last response using what I wrote in an attempt to support your argument.++++ " Sure the Mint is useless ... | |
| Anyone using a Lyra Delos yet? Sounds like we made your weekend Clabe :)Physical characteristics of a cartridge have no bearing on making a Mint (or any other for that matter) protractor for a particular tonearm. As long as your tonearm/turntable parameters stay the same (i.e.,... | |
| DBP-10 Protractor Instructions...... Raul,I honestly cannot speak to the charge that Yip (I've only dealt with him when ordering) has any ulterior motives, is dishonest or is driven by greed. As any businessman, he certainly wants to make a profit, but my dealings with him have been ... |