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Rekokut Rondine 3 vs. Merill AR es1 replica
Dear Maxh: Nope, I don't need 78rpm; just easy cartridge exchange so as to utilize the many phonocarts I have which have never been used. The above 2 models are equiped with Jelco 250 TAs.....Of course, there is always the Technics SL 1200 which i... 
Technics headshell weight/ Audio Technica 440mla c
Hi, Fleib; your expertise is greatly appreciated; much of your advice has already been implemented, and much of it will be in the future. You have answered and resolved many mysteries I have had over the years, for which I am grateful! To have acc... 
Technics headshell weight/ Audio Technica 440mla c
Hello Fleib: I got data from Ortofon that their 110 tonearm weighs 3.5 gms. without headshell. I assumed you could simply add the headshell weight to that value to get the tonearm Effective Mass, from which you could figure resonance, etc. How doe... 
Technics headshell weight/ Audio Technica 440mla c
Thanks Fleib; I've looked at your contibutions and I am impressed by your knowledge in this area. I note the Technics 1200 arm has an effective mass of 12 g. as does the SME 3009 II, non improved. Does this mean that by simple subtraction both arm... 
Most compatible phono pre for Lyra Delos
I've had a Rega P3, P5, RP6 and RP8, and phonopreamps from Project, Bellari, PS Audio, Music Fidelity, and finally a Rega Aria, which gets my vote. Plus, you can hook up two turntables at the same time, one MM, and the other MC. 
Rega RP8 cartridge?
At this point, Lyta cartridges are clear winners. Any other sub $2000 contenders [MC]. 
technics SL 1300 modificatiom
Interesting option; Vegasears; any ideas about specific headshells? 
Idler drive turntables
Jejaudio: Very gratifying response; I'm so glad at least one other person appreciates the Miracord line of turntables from the 60's and 70's! 
Idler drive turntables
Yes, I did forget that the Miracord was a record changer; it had 2 spindles, one for single play and the other for multiple. I never even put the spindle on which allowed multiple play: I always used it as a single record player only, and as I rec... 
phonostage paradox
Atmasphere: The hum only occurs when hooked up to the preamp, and then only in the MC setting, not MM. 
Phonostage with dual inputs?
TO Secretguy: Thanks so much; you have nudged me in the right direction, in that the MC side of the backup phonostage is in fact a Denon301II, while the MM side will be serviced by a Clearaudio Virtuoso! 
Telarc 1812 revisited
Interesting. I forgot some recent cartridges which could track the Telarc 1812: a Goldring 1022 GX and 1042, mounted in a Music Hall 5.1 SE. I'm sure there are more out there, but even more that cannot. I wrote the editors of our 2 most popular hi... 
Phonostage with dual inputs?
Secretguy: I assume you refer to the 651P; does this support LOMC? 
Telarc 1812 revisited
Rauliruegas: Finally an answer I can live with; it's mainly in the cartridge itself! I know Audio Technica was instrumental in producing the Telarc recording; I have other older cartridges which can track the cannons, for exampe vintage Shures, an... 
Another phono cartridge question
Raul: I don't believe the Clearaudio carts. have user replaceble styli, do they? I have a Virtuoso, which I dearly love [have also read your review of this] but the cartridge must be sent in for stylus replacement. Correct me if I am missinformed;...