bpoletti
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| Unbalanced to balanced VPI junction box change? Converting to balanced is a no-brainer. Easy to DIY and plenty of adapters available if you don't know which end of a soldering iron to hold. | |
| New cartridge I'm with Sbrownnw. Get an AT 33PTG/II. It is a very good match to the VPI arms. It's not available in the states, but can be ordered on eBay. | |
| BEST CART FOR SMEV12 ARM at TW BLACK NIGHT TT Dream - Have you considered a Herron VTPH-2 phono stage? | |
| Where to improve phono chain? Have you tried a Herron VTPH-2 phono pre? | |
| currently own a vpi scout, looking to upgrade A simple variac would probably help. It's a $50 or so purchase that allows the table to get started at standard wall voltage, then the voltage is manually dialed back to around 60 volts to smooth motor torque. Works nicely with my Aries. | |
| currently own a vpi scout, looking to upgrade Call Harry and ask about upgrades. There are several of interest. | |
| On the hunt for best phono cable under $1k If by phono cable, you mean interconnects....I've been satisfied with Herron Audio cable. It's not that expensive but performs very well with his equipment. Haven't heard it with other equipment.My experience is that if you're looking for warmth, ... | |
| Best cartridge for SME 5 Tonearm? I think the question is what cart matches up well with the SME V, not what cartridge people like. When that is considered, the list shortens quite a bit. | |
| Best cartridge for SME 5 Tonearm? My understanding is that the London Decca carts, especially the Jubilee, work very well with the SME V arm. | |
| BEST CART FOR SMEV12 ARM at TW BLACK NIGHT TT Forgot to mention that you would need to reduce the gain on your phono stage. | |
| BEST CART FOR SMEV12 ARM at TW BLACK NIGHT TT Decca Jubilee. 2nd pick would be Decca Super Gold. | |
| Most compatible phono pre for Lyra Delos Used Herron VTPH-1mc. At used prices, it is hands down the best buy on the market. Worked wonderfully with my Clavis dC. | |
| Stillpoints under a turntable? I'm using original StillPoints under an original Aries Extended. It made a quite favorable difference. | |
| How long before your cartridge warms up? Theo - that was pretty much my experience with the Clavis dC. | |
| How long before your cartridge warms up? Most of the edge on my OC-9/II is gone after about half a side. It mellows for a little while after that. |