bpoletti
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| First Moving Coil (MC) Cartridge Acquisition I'm using a Herron VTPH-2A and a rebuilt Clavis Da Capo with an output of 0.25mv. No problem with gain. I am considering an ART7 as a second cartridge (0.12mv) or if the Clavis Da Capo experiences a catastrophic failure. | |
| First Moving Coil (MC) Cartridge Acquisition You could try an AT OC9/II cartridge. It's a a very good performer and a great match for a VTPH-2a and the Jelco SA-750 arm. I have used that combination in the past. Or if you want to try a cartridge with a higher level of performance, there's... | |
| Speakers or room Have you tried putting in four or five large leafy plastic plants? Scatter a few of them around the room, particularly along the wall behind and between the speakers. The leaves act as small diffusers. Works well for me. And it's 1/10th the pr... | |
| What is the most FUN pair of speakers you've ever had and why? Oh boy, that takes me back. Bozak Concert Grands. Late 70s / early 80s. Tri-amped with a pair of Dyna ST70s and a Hafler DH-100 driven by a modded Hafler DH-101. ARC tube electronic crossover. AR table modded with a Grace 707 arm and a Shure ... | |
| How many times have you ... If I buy a reissue, it's to acquire a recording I didn't have in my collection or to replace one that was damaged through the years. That said, I did get one of the early reissues of the RCA Reiner "Scheherazade" a few years ago. A friend had an... | |
| Cat jumped on turntable @john_g - I had Soundsmith replace the cantilever and stylus in an old Lyra Clavis Da Capo with a Boron cant and line contact stylus. Thought I'd see if the cart could get a second life. I was quite satisfied. The rebuild with the Boron stylus ou... | |
| Turntable Advice Needed @puppyt Here are a few definitions:VTA - In simple terms, with the cartridge mounted flush with the arm's headshell, the angle between the arm and the surface of the record. Azimuth - looking straight at the cartridge from the front, the angle o... | |
| Turntable Advice Needed Just saw a VPI HMW-19/ IV using an original Aries platter and JMW 10.5 inch arm. includes an SDS. $2500. IMO, that's the best platter VPI ever produced. Arm works best on an unsprung table, which is a favorable mod for an HWI-19 (replace the s... | |
| Cat jumped on turntable @s2000cr +2 for the catAgree with missing stylus. Nothing at the end of the cantilever to hold the groove.But don't try anymore record testing since the bare cantilever may damage the records.When you do get a new cartridge of stylus, check your ... | |
| Cat jumped on turntable @scarlson - The problem has nothing to do with your turntable, arm or cartridge. It's the cat that needs replacement. I suggest a gold fish or a statue of a dog in the form of "His Master's Voice" that can be placed in front of one of your speak... | |
| Koetsu black, lacking bass @dpoud - How much do you want for your Kleos? | |
| If I were to replace my VPI Airies1 with a 4k or so budget? In my opinion...."Speed regulation" is an insignificant factor. Look up the actual the variation in 60hz grid frequency and what happens if a power generation device is out of synch at all with that 60hz signal. The 60hz signal is stable regardl... | |
| If I were to replace my VPI Airies1 with a 4k or so budget? The variac adjusts the voltage. There is no need to adjust the frequency.unless there is a problem with the pulley size. A VPI pulley is stepped to adjust between 33 /13 and 45 RPM. The 60hz line frequency does not vary. That's a myth. | |
| If I were to replace my VPI Airies1 with a 4k or so budget? You can use a variac instead of an SDS or other controller. Start the platter with full voltage, then dial back to 65% of "wall voltage" after the platter gets up to speed. Does the same thing as an SDS at less than $100. | |
| If I were to replace my VPI Airies1 with a 4k or so budget? I have an Aries 1 (Extended). You will probably be disappointed with anything new in the $4K price range. You might want to keep the Aries. It could be better to spend some small coin on a VPI "Dual Pivot" arm upgrade. IMO, will improve the perfor... |