bpoletti
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| VPI Prime or Scout or ??? @roberjerman My opinion is that the SA-750 isn't even close to ANY VPI arms. I have owned both. The VPI is so much better as to defy casual comparison.Which VPI arms have you owned and testes head-to-head with a SA-750? | |
| VPI Prime or Scout or ??? My opinion....Might want to consider a Soundsmith Otello. I opine that you might want to be a little careful about "warm" sound. It can get congested and mask some desirable detail and tight timing. | |
| VPI Prime or Scout or ??? What kind of preamp / phono section do you have? | |
| VPI Prime or Scout or ??? In my opinion....Prime. Might as well pop for the real package rather than paying more to upgrade in the future. And you WILL want to upgrade eventually. | |
| Which wood Grado In my opinion....You're better off getting an Otello Soundsmith cart. Much better choice and it fits your budget. And when you like the way it performs, it only costs $100 or so to rebuild to new. And if you want "more" during the rebuild, mayb... | |
| I need your help. I have an ARC Ref 3, ARC 110, Vandersteen 5As, but no turntable. A D103R? Really? Why not a REAL cartridge like an AT OC9/II? The 103r can't compete at around the same price. D103 was only EVER an OK cartridge in the 70s. That's the 1970s. It's now a cult cart of sub-mediocre performance. Only after majo... | |
| I need your help. I have an ARC Ref 3, ARC 110, Vandersteen 5As, but no turntable. @fsonicsmith Given the OP's lack of stated budget constraints, why not suggest a good system rather than a more limited on? | |
| I need your help. I have an ARC Ref 3, ARC 110, Vandersteen 5As, but no turntable. @jaym759In my studied opinion and personal experience....I don't use ARC electronics any more (I used to, but moved on), but a lot of people (including myself) think the Herron Audio VTPH-2A is about as good as it gets for a phono stage. Exceptio... | |
| Herron VTPH-2A phono preamp owner's advice. @dwette I use only the tubes provided by Keith. I have not found the need to use anything different. I keep in touch with Keith and he lets me know if he has found something better. I get my VTPH-2a to him for the change. When he works on a uni... | |
| Cartridge repair; re-tipping; canitlever replacement: The Needle Clinic A++ @jpjones3318 - Could you provide a little background and explanation of your experience? | |
| Butcher BLock Acoustics under turntable @OP Your VPI SP will fit on this maple butcher block.recently listed on AG....https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis94792-butcher-block-acoustics-24-x-18-x-3-maple-edge-grain-audio-platform-speaker-stands-mounts | |
| Dynavector retiped @audiosensIf you feel the Dynavector is what you enjoy, then the opinions of others don't matter. As raul stated, it's not likely that the cartridge can be converted from a "H" high output to a "L" low output without significant changes to the mo... | |
| Butcher BLock Acoustics under turntable There is a pretty comprehensive thread discussing maple butcher block under a VPI table. Very recent. Might want to search for it. | |
| $1000-1500 range for phono preamp... what to buy? Try to find a used Herron Audio VTPH-1. You will NOT find anything close for less than $3000 used except a used Herron VTPH-2, if you can find one. | |
| Just curious if anyone knows.. Why did Audio Research do away with the SP-6b? |