chakster
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| shibata or microline, pls respond ONLY if you specifically have tried both. I am not sure that people compared Shibata and MicroLine on the SAME CARTRIDGE to say that Shibata is better. When we’re comparing one cartridge with Shibata to another cartridge with MicroLine it is not fair comparison. I don’t think you have to ... | |
| Who needs a Diamond Cantilever...? 💍 @gallus I had SONY PUA-7 tonearm, the original one that was for sale only as a separate unit in the box, not those cheap version people removing from Sony turntables to sell as "PUA-7" on ebay often. I must say the original PUA-7 is outstanding to... | |
| shibata or microline, pls respond ONLY if you specifically have tried both. Anyone can easily make a perfect alignment of Shibata or MicroLine if you have a decent protractor (like Dr.Feickert for example), tonearm with VTA adjustment and a headshell with azimuth adjustment, also a little bit of experience in cartridge al... | |
| Stylus Profile Discussion The information on the record is on the left and right side of the groove wall, records used for decades with conical stylus degrade in sound, but if you will look under a microscope on conical stylus you will see contact area like a dots. This co... | |
| Stylus Profile Discussion But this may also mean that stylusshape is not as important as, say, chakster thinks. From what i've learned the stylus shape is very important for those you listen to vintage vinyl (aka used original vinyl, not a modern reissues or new releas... | |
| Turntable Ground Wire question Look for Gold Note PH-10 phono stage and you will find alternative setting for RIAA. You can choose one of three standard EQ curves (RIAA, DECCA-LONDON, AMERICAN COLUMBIA), all with optional “Enhanced” function. | |
| Stylus Profile Discussion Advanced stylus profile setup problem is a myth. I have no problem to align any stylus profile, this is what a good tonearm/headshell can handle. The less sensitive is only conical, but it is also the worst and the cheapest. In my opinion a cartri... | |
| Cheap cart confession Ortofon OM5. If you like Ortofon try the M20 FL SUPER that was one of the cheapest among cartridges of the month in MM thread on a'gon years ago. I don't have a cartridge anymore, a friend is happy with it, but i still have NOS nude Fine Line s... | |
| Which vintage direct drive? My choice:Luxman PD-444Denon DP-80Victor TT-101Technics SP-10mk2Technics SP-20 from this list i think Luxman PD-444 is the best of them all in terms of usability for almost any tonearm, designed for two arms (long and short). Victor tt-101 is the ... | |
| Turntable for a Newbie! Just stay away from belt drive at this price. Technics can offer you brand new models:SL1500c, SL1200mk7, SL1200GRP.S. Pioneer just tried to copy iconic old Technics design for professional use, when their PLX1000 was released Technics was out of ... | |
| Advice on Turntable & MC cartridge under $2k @tooblue Misinformation ? Send the serial number of your ART-9 to the nearest AT dealer and you will make sure that there is NO factory service at Audio-Technica for you (and others like you). For this reason you can’t change (in the future) your ... | |
| So many great golden era DD tables out there, what do you recommend for $1000? Of course, if you are a DJ doing scratching, then DD is the only way to go. You need that torque. :) @hagtech First of all we’re not talking about $300 Direct Drive turntables here to serve "wanna be a dj" persons in their bedroom. These turntabl... | |
| Advice on Turntable & MC cartridge under $2k A good MC cartridge alone cost $1k minimum when you're buying new (not a second hand), the best new turntable you can buy with your budget is brand new japanese direct drive released few years ago: Technics SL1200GR (about $1700 new). You'd be bet... | |
| Advice on Turntable & MC cartridge under $2k 2Juki selling grey market products, the goal of ART9 is very cheap factory exchange at Audio-Technica when the stylus is worn, this option is not available for any grey market products from grey market dealers. The ART9 must be purchased ONLY from... | |
| GLANZ MFG 610LX I assume after you will compare it to Astatic and Azzura these two will collect dust or will be for sale soon. Go for it, it’s the best Moving Flux available today. The MFG-61 (not 610) is still doing well after 5 years. Rarely used, but very nice |