bpoletti
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| $5k Upgrade I'd ask Keith Herron if I could try out as VTPH-2. That would leave plenty left to get a good isolation transformer. Note that all the signal carrying equipment must be on the same single isolation transformer. Keep that in mind as you look becaus... | |
| SDS or phono stage Herron phono stage plus a variac for the Scoutmaster. The Herron will take care of the cartridge (few , if any, equal or better), the variac will reduce noise from the table. Variac operation is easy. Dial up 120v to get the table running and to b... | |
| turntable isolation feet The Vibrapod Cones work very well with the points facing up. The addition of Vibrapods below the cones can help, but the results are variable. I use CD "coasters" between the base of the cones (or the Vibrapods) and the surface to provide the abil... | |
| Denon DL-103 "one of the...." The 103 is a good bang for the buck, but there are better carts for less than $400. | |
| Phono preamp: Sutherland 20/20 or Manley Chinook? I agree with teeshot. IMO, the Herron VTPH-2 is in a class all by itself at the top of the heap. Getting a demo for your budget amount would be a great score. | |
| Phono preamp: Sutherland 20/20 or Manley Chinook? Forgot to mention that Keigh Herron will make sure the phono stage is set for the correct voltage. | |
| Phono preamp: Sutherland 20/20 or Manley Chinook? Contact Keith Herron at herronaudio.com to see if he has any used VTPH-1mc phono stages available. It would be the best bang for the buck you will find. | |
| Phono stage good for classical and jazz? Re: Herron VTPH-1, That phono stage can handle either MM or MC, but the changes need to be made at the factory. IIRC, the VTPH-1mm is pure tube while the MC version uses quiet FETs to amplify the low level MC signal. Symptoms of a compliance misma... | |
| Phono stage good for classical and jazz? I'd call Keith Herron at Herron Audio and ask if he has any VTPH-1s still available. Maybe he has a few from trade-ins? | |
| Audio Research PH 7 or PH 6 Is there a reason why the Herron VTPH-2 isn't under consideration? | |
| Audio Technica AT-0C9ML/ll Repair Some good answers on the asylum. | |
| VPI Direct Drive Turntable Who cares!?! Harry is the manufacturer taking the risk. If it's good, it will sell at $30K. If not, then it won't. Buyers will judge. | |
| Cost no object tonearm for DL-103 I have to agree with Peter's recommendation of the SA-750 series arms. If possible, opt for the "L" 12" version. Quite nice. Had a SA-750D on a modified TNT with very good results. And at their price you can afford to buy more recordings. I was al... | |
| Phono Preamp - 2k budget? Most used high-end electronic equipment has been very well cared for. Manufacturers typically stand behind their products at this level. They can't afford to have any customer service issues or less than great product reliability. Some manufacture... | |
| Phono Preamp - 2k budget? Used Herron VTPH-2 is the best possible phono stage in that price range. Nothing close, arguably at any price. Second choice would be a used Herron VTPH-1, especially if it is at the current mod level. |