captain_winters
Responses from captain_winters
| VPI Classic 3 Alan2, Did you get the Classic 3 up and running? I actually took a picture of my Classic 1, when I was changing out the capacitor so you can see exactly which one to change. Both the Classic 1 and the Classic 3 needed a capacitor change in my syst... | |
| VPI Classic 3 Alan2,Monday, nice, congratulations. If after you install the Classic 3 you get a "thump" through your speakers when you shut the turntable off, then you need to change the capacitor across the on-off switch from the .001 microfarad installed to a... | |
| Solid State Phono Pre-amp Recommendations I use the AVID PulsusGAIN 48dB 60dB 70dBINPUT RESISTANCE100R 300R - 500R 1K 5K 10K 47KINPUT CAPACITANCE100pF 200pF 500pFBy comparison I upgraded from a MUSICAL SURROUNDINGS PHONOMENA II and I was floored by the difference, the AV... | |
| VPI Classic 3 I can't comment on the Benz, but I hadn't heard that before. For reference, when I was going through my upgrade decision process I had some great correspondence with VPI: "The 3 does everything slightly better than the 1, it's like a car that they... | |
| VPI Classic 3 Bifwynne, to answer your question. One of the most noticeable thing about the classic 3, is the plinth and the VTA tower. The motor is also 300 rpm, hence it has bigger pulley than the Classic 1. The plinth has a solid aluminum top which actually ... | |
| VPI Classic 3 I made a comparison between the classic 1 and classic 3 as soon as I upgraded,everything else was exactly the same,only turntable changed on this thread.http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?eanlg&1263789072&openflup&17&4#17 | |
| Converting LP to digital. Advice please... Just get a 56 Chrysler and you are all set.http://musicandculture.blogspot.com/2011/07/turntable-in-car-sound-system.html | |
| New terrastone footers and plinth for VPI classic1 Thanks for your review, I have a Classic 3 and I've been wondering about isolation. For example, I was thinking of an isolation platform like Minus K, which isolate the table from environmental vibrations. I wonder how an isolation platform compar... | |
| When to replace your stylus - article. With illustrationshttp://www.audioinvest.no/tt_vinyl/ttv_styl.htm | |
| Turntable Upgrade Suggestions I made a comparison between the classic 1 and classic 3 as soon as I upgraded,everything else was exactly the same,only turntable changed on this thread. http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?eanlg&1263789072&openusid&zzCaptain_winte... | |
| VPI scout question I posted my response on the wrong thread. | |
| VPI scout question I made a comparison between the classic 1 and classic 3 as soon as I upgraded, everything else was exactly the same, only turntable changed on this thread. http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?eanlg&1263789072& openusid&zzCaptain_wi... | |
| Cartridge for VPI Classic 3? I pretty much used the procedure by Michael Fremer on Analog Planet > Setup tips> How to use a USB Digital Microscope to set 92 degree Stylus Rack Angle (SRA). I used a different digital microscope (it was around $40) and is very high power,... | |
| Cartridge for VPI Classic 3? I had the 20x2 low output on the classic 3. The XX2 Mk II was really worth the extra money when I upgraded. Based on my experience and in my opinion, I suggest if you are considering Dynavector go directly to the xx2 MkII on the Classic 3, it is r... | |
| VPI Customer Service Great news, now you can begin to really enjoy the Classic 3. |