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Who owns/owned a Fidelity Research FR1 MK3F & what is similar but better
Hi unoear, do you have experience with the FR1.  
Who owns/owned a Fidelity Research FR1 MK3F & what is similar but better
Thanks guys for your feedback. That FR7f does look interesting to try or even get a listen to but it won't work for me as I use an Oracle SME 345 tonearm and Oracle Delphi MK III TT. The FR5e also looks interesting for a MM.andremusik, Glad to h... 
Questionable service at Soundsmith
Also want to add that I have used soundsmith and got great results and also spoke to Peter personally who is a real nice guy who takes time out of his busy day to answer lots of stupid questions from people like me. Thanks Peter for your great ser... 
Questionable service at Soundsmith
Analogluvr can you elaborate on your recent experience with Andy Kim. I have used before in the past with no problem and was contemplating using again soon. If there are problems with his service it would be good to know beforehand. Thanks.  
Andy Kim - Needle Clinic
I recently had the cantilever replaced in my Fidelity Research FR1. I chose to go with the original materials, aluminum with line contact diamond. Turnaround was 4 weeks and it sounds excellent. I must say though that the diamond is a lot smaller ... 
Advice for a new Oracle Delphi Owner
Thanks for the clarification oldears and harold.I fitted my Fidelity Research FR1 MK3F LOMC cartridge this weekend and even though it is considered a low compliance cart (10cm @  10Hz ) it matched perfectly with the low mass Oracle SME 345 tonea... 
Advice for a new Oracle Delphi Owner
oldears, thanks for the tip re. the Herbies mat, I may give that a try. As for the belt ride height I checked last night and it sits square in the middle of the inner rim, so I have some room to maneuver up or down if I need to.  Also it sounds li... 
BEST TONEARM FOR HIGH COMPLIANCE MM
I can second the ADC LMF 2 tonearm. At 8 grams it is low mass but yet built very well and super easy to operate and adjust. I have used it and been very happy with the results.  
Signet TK100 LC cartridge. - Looking for Info
Well after further searching on google I finally found a 94 page Billboard magazine from June 1981 and lo and behold on Page 42 and 48 was an article about the many HiFi products showing up at the CES show. In this article there was this to say ab... 
Retipping Cartridges - How Much of the Original Sound Signature Do You Lose?
Mike and David, thanks for the info on your experiences. I think I need to give the cart more of a break in period to see if I can determine if it sounds the same. I only listened to 20 hours on it before swapping out tables so need to put it back... 
Advice for a new Oracle Delphi Owner
Thanks Cleeds and Harold for the advice on the suspension.Harold, can you clarify that problem you had with your MK III and how it adversely affected the tuning. Do you mean the 3 holes in the aluminum sub chassis did not correspond with the 3 hol... 
Retipping Cartridges - How Much of the Original Sound Signature Do You Lose?
Just spotted my mistake which has caused the confusion. Yes I did have the cantilever replaced. It was a new cantilever and diamond assembly.Sorry for the confusion. 
Retipping Cartridges - How Much of the Original Sound Signature Do You Lose?
Hi stringreen, I did only get a retip. There was no need for a rebuild. Thanks 
Advice for a new Oracle Delphi Owner
Thanks again Harold.  
Advice for a new Oracle Delphi Owner
Thanks for the feedback oldears.Thanks Harold, what exactly is the GROOVE ISOLATOR, is it a mat. The mat I have is the Audioquest sorbatane mat and it appears to be in good condition and not too sticky. Did you ever have this mat? Should I keep ...