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SME V arm and what cartridge?
SME V mates well with Ortofon A90. Heard this combo a week ago and it has a good synergy. Tracking is really good with fast transients. It will not give you lush on the mids and high like the other colored carts. Not too dynamic but detailed and c... 
Stockfish LPs ??
I don't have problems with the Recording and music of Stockfish. I have the D2D recording of Bass face trio Gershwin & Cole Porter. What I've observed was, I didn't do justice to the Songs & Recording. The Bassface trio 'lack soul' in perf... 
MM Cartridge recommendation needed
Try to listen to 2M black, it is more refined and more natural mids compared to blue. Thou, I find the blue a bit dynamic. If you like to try MC, their Dance series Tango or Salsa is a good choice. 
cartridge recommendations: SL1200 mk2
Get Ortofon 2M Blue for MM of Ortofon Samba/Salsa if MC. Mates well for direct drive TT. Enjoy 
Turntable/Arm/Cart for Classic Rock; $1500 budget
If your into rock, try to look for a direct drive turntable like technics 1200, it's more dynamic that belt drive TT. Pair it with Ortofon 2M carts or their MC Tango/Salsa cart. I've heard this kind of set up and I was really upbeat. This TT-cart ... 
Which moving magnet cartridge mm 4 vpi classic?
Ortofon 2M series. Depending on the model series from $100 - $669. Have it a try....Happy listening 
Ortofon RS-309D opinions
The Ortofon RS 309D has a better tracking ability for warp LPs. It has a VTA adjustment on the fly. If you opt to SPU carts, no need to change the counterweight unlike the 309'S' 
Ortofon MC A90 cartridge
Hi Guys,For those of you who have & heard several high-end carts. Why do you think M.Fremer said it was a 'Game Changer'? In what way did it change the game of sound, music, groove extractions etc or cartridge market?Happy New Year. Seldom we ... 
Rockport Technologies Ankaa vs Revel Ultima Salon2
I've hear the Ankaa. Smooth mids, tight bass with big soundstage and natural sounding speakers. It can fill out the 80sqm of full music. 
What Arm choices for the Garrard 301
Ortofon 309 S or D is my choice. Match with Ortofon SPU. Vintage look with a modern sound. 
Ortofon Cadenza
I had a pleasure to hear this Cadenza Black cart again last night. I was there when it was freshly installed hearing the out-of-the box-sound. The moment it played the first track on Art Pepper meets Rhythm Section album, we were amazed how warmth... 
Pass Labs amp choice for CLS - What would you do?
DCHAZEN,To the question between between X350.5 or X600. I suggest the you take a look on the specs of your speakers. If the X350.5 can handle it, much better. Don't over drive your speakers. For preamp. You can go for Passlabs or look for a tube p... 
Ortofon Cadenza
This cart seems to be interesting and promising. It's like combination of Kontrapunkt and Jubilee I guess. I am also looking forward to hear this cart soon. 
Which 12AX7 tubes for EAR 834P phono stage?
Yes I agree with Lloydc. Modification + Premium tubes will have exponential improvements.Good Luck 
Which 12AX7 tubes for EAR 834P phono stage?
Telefunken will improve the low mid frequencies & Siemen will improve the tonal balance. It's your choice amongst the 2.Good luck