bpoletti
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| Stand out phono stages Why solid state? Do you live somewhere that vacuum doesn't work? Are you allergic to glass? Inquiring minds want to know. | |
| Add a step-up or Upgrade I have not heard anything better than a Herron VTPH-2. I have heard from others that it brings out the best qualities of Shelter carts. Do you think the ML 25S is the weak link in your system? The quality of your system can only be as good as the ... | |
| Stand out phono stages I have yet to hear anything better than a Herron VTPH-2. Some come close, but "no cigar." | |
| Jelco Tonearn SA750D I have a SA-750D on one of my tables. It is a very good arm. Terribly underrated. IMO, it is as good as you can get for under three times its price. It's not as good as my JMW-12 using the same AT OC-9/II cartridge. I have never heard the Ortofon. | |
| Recomendation on turntable for less than $1500 I agree with Vernneal. The Project 9.1 put me to sleep. | |
| Recommend a cartridge for my new TT I would normally recommend an Audio Technica cartridge and the AT "house sound" is my usual first choice. But since that seems like the consensus, I might suggest a Denon DL-110, just as an alternative. It's a good, but by no means spectacular, hi... | |
| Recomendation on turntable for less than $1500 O agree with Grinnell. A used HW-19 IV is a very good bargain. They are usually around $1500 depending on which arm is with it. | |
| Phono preamp or cartridge - which to upgrae first Mulveling, you should contact Keith Herron to see if you can arrange an audition in your own system. It's the only way to know for sure. | |
| Phono preamp or cartridge - which to upgrae first You will get improved performance from your existing cartridge with a good phono stage.I just upgraded to a Herron VTPH-2 from a VTPH-1mc. The VTPH-1 is outstanding. The VTPH-2 is hands down, by far the very best phono stage I've ever heard. I'd c... | |
| Granite surface plate I haven't tried the ball peen hammer test. I plan to use a thick maple butcher block next to the granite. The table will rest on three Stillpoint cones pointy side up. The table, an original VPI Aries Extended,seems to really benefit from as much ... | |
| Stylus cleaner Vodka does work well. But what about the stylus? | |
| Stylus cleaner Regardless of what kind of cleaner is used, it is still necessary to clean the gunk off of the stylus AND the cantilever. A Magic Eraser sorta works on the stylus but isn't completely effective.Looking at the problem from a microscopic perspective... | |
| Granite surface plate I had also read that a thick maple cutting board on a granite surface plate works very well. But I can't remember where I read it or if the credibility of the commenter. | |
| Granite surface plate I was planning to place the surface plate stand on a carpeted concrete floor. The stand is a machinists' stand specifically designed for a granite surface plate. It has adjustable leveling feet. | |
| Phonostage: Wavac vs Doshi vs Tron Is there some reason you're not considering a Herron VTPH-2? It can handle MM and MC. To my ears, it would be the solution. |