calbrs03
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| MM cart recommendations for VPI Scout TT I'm using an Ortofon M20E Super which is a light but high compliance cart and thoroughly enjoyable. The presentation is lively, dynamic. For $149 (if I remember correctly), it's a steal. Had used a Clearaudio Maestro, and, without doubt, it truly ... | |
| Soundsmith's turnaround time? Sent in a cartridge this past Wednesday and it should arrive I'm Peekskill by Monday. From that point, I was told the turn-around should be ten to twelve weeks. This sounded reasonable to me; I have other cartridges, and I'm willing to wait for cr... | |
| Scout drive upgrade Yes, the SDS is a must have. The 300 Rpm motor is also a simple, inexpensive way to gain some stability and noise control. | |
| Quick poll How long have you been in this hobby? Since about $15,000 to $22,000 ago. | |
| Cary SLI-80 Signature - Tube Recommendation NOS Tung Sol | |
| Cary SLI-80 Signature - Tube Recommendation Mullard 5U4G is a very nice choice. So are Tung Sol 5U4G Coke Bottles for a a lot less. | |
| Empire 208 turntable Interesting. So it rings, does it. I've ways of taking care of that. Plinth could be a major endeavor, but perhaps there's a median between damping and a different arm. I thought it was a really good find, and it's just down the street from me. Th... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? I've been reading this post for some time because I like the MM sound (I own a Grace F9e and a Garrott P77i; and I have owned a Clearaudio Maestro), but I was happily surprised by the "cheap" Ortofon M20E Super. It is a fantastic cartridge, unbeli... | |
| Empire 208 turntable Thanks, Dklk. I was wondering what kind/expense of tweaking was necessary. I've read many articles about how good a table the Empire is, but, again, lots of tweaking. | |
| the greatest pop song ever? Tenderness, General Public. | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Tangerine Dream's No Exit and the Shins' Wincing The Night Away, side 1. | |
| Driving a Thiel Had a pair of 1.5s that I wish I'd never sold. Ran them on Classe, Mac, Cary, and Musical Fidelity, both tube and solid state. By far the worst combo was with the Musical Fidelity, IMO. You need a good AMPLIFIER, not a receiver; otherwise you'll h... | |
| Speed strobe recommendation. Another vote for KAB. Simple, accurate and everything needed is in the box. | |
| N00b, recomendations... cheap, good DAC w/ S/PDIF I use this and it works wonderfully. Comes in at $600. | |
| Cary rocket 88 vs dynaco st70 Rodman: Read though my old receipts last night trying to figure out what it was that Cary replaced. Here it is: 2-1200wf 450v VCC and 1-270K 2 WATT Mouser. If that's any help. |