bpoletti
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| High quality AC turntable motor You might try to borrow a VPI SDS to see if you can adjust the voltage down after start-up to help reduce the vibration. | |
| Entry Level MC Recommendations? At the entry level for moving carts, you could end up with either a thin aggressive sound, or a large and possibly unpleasant departure from what you're used to. Given your budget, it might make more sense to send the cart back to Soundsmith and l... | |
| Which cartridge do you use with the vpi classic? I have heard an Audio Technica OC9/II and it is VERY good. Might not be quite as refines as the super mega-buck carts, but it's close. | |
| Results from Eliminating Anti-Skate I use an original JMW-12 on an Aries (extended). Doesn't have any anti-skate or a provision for anti-skate. I don't even torque the lead wire. Don't use any damping fluid. I don't have any trouble setting the stylus down on the lead in groove. Arm... | |
| VPI Platter Spinning SLOWLY Just call VPI (check their website for their phone number), ask for Mat (good guy). Ask him if it's OK to bring it in and if so, when. | |
| VPI Platter Spinning SLOWLY Why not get in touch with VPI? They know it's good PR to have satisfied customers. | |
| VPI Platter Spinning SLOWLY Clean and lightly talc the belt. The Dura Ace grease should work very well. It's a sticky low-speed lubricant.When the platter starts spinning slowly, is it really stiff? That motor has pretty high torque.I'd call VPI. Everybody is back from RMAF. | |
| VPI Platter Spinning SLOWLY Belt slipping? | |
| is it safe to clean records with isopropanol ? After reading "a very long primer on record..." I still question why isopropyl alcohol is used at all to clean records. Seems like the more effective process is to use a soap and water solution followed by a good rinse with high-purity distilled w... | |
| is it safe to clean records with isopropanol ? I used to use vodka for cleaning, but I always woke up in a fog. What went into my mouth as a clear liquid came out of my eyes with a distinctive red tint. | |
| is it safe to clean records with isopropanol ? Actually, the long-chain soaps and detergents that are also surfactants would do a better job of removing the longer chain oil-based contaminants. Further, those same surfactants are more highly soluble and should rinse at least as well if not bet... | |
| Cartridge for VPI HW-19 MK-III with Rega RB300 I had really good sound with an AT-OC9ML on a -19 III with a Premier FT-3 arm. Other possible options for the RB-300 might include a Denon 103R and an AT-33EV. All of these options would also require a step-up transformer, but that would fit in yo... | |
| A Very Long Primer on Record Cleaning Fluids I have heard second-hand that the "mold release" is actually blended into the vinyl and not a surface application to the mold. Would be nice to get a definitive answer since that would seem to have a direct bearing on the chemical requirements for... | |
| is it safe to clean records with isopropanol ? So what does isopropyl alcohol do that a mild soap / detergent solution doesn't? When I want to remove grease, dirt, slime, residues and other contaminants, I use soap and water and rinse with clean water. What does alcohol do better. | |
| Catridge Suggestion for Audio Research PH-5 Like anything in the signal path, there is a chance of degradation. The better quality transformers are quite good. Dynavector is supposed to make a very good quality transformer but I have no personal experience with it. Just read others' opinions. |