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Zu Audio Modded Denon 103's
I accidently hit my tonearm and sent it towards the platter and unfortunately snapped the cantilever right off... I sent it to VAS Audio... When Steve examined the cartridge, he told me that the right terminal of the cartridge was damaged ...Why d... 
Zu Audio Modded Denon 103's
There is a difference between stuff made by Zu, in the USA their return policy is the best you can imagine, you can return everything for full refund. You can return $10 000 speakers or $700 cables for full refund if you don’t like them for whatev... 
Upper Level Vintage DD Strenghts and Weaknesses
I worked for an audio shop during my college years. Late 1980s, in Washington State. We carried the Azden YM series of cartridges. So they were available in the US too. Great. More about Azden/Acutex with pictures and scans of the catalog here. 
Tonearms for reference 78 RPM system Technics SP-10R
I gave up, I know nothing about 16 inch 78rpm record, I don't have any of them. They are bugger than Technics SP-10R platter!  
Zu Audio Modded Denon 103's
I accidently hit my tonearm and sent it towards the platter and unfortunately snapped the cantilever right off. Zu Audio is not a cartridge manufacturer, they got their cartridges from DENON, they are not a re-tipping company. You broke the cartr... 
Tonearms for reference 78 RPM system Technics SP-10R
Dover you need some pi**s, really. I don’t sell any of the arms I have mentioned, but that’s what I use myself. I’m on the forum to read about affordable and great vintage hi-fi gear, but most of the contributors lost their interest to post about ... 
Tonearms for reference 78 RPM system Technics SP-10R
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Tonearms for reference 78 RPM system Technics SP-10R
It’s a matter of personal taste, I don’t like SME tonearms, but it’s just me. I really like Technics EPA-100 and EPA-100 mk2 tonearms with MM cartridges. I like Lustre GST-801 and all my FR tonearms with low compliance MC cartridges. And Reed 3p i... 
Best vintage DD turntables from the 70's and 80's?
I think on page 5 people just post what they have (or used decades ago), but the OP question was about “THE BEST” from 70’s/80’s. Or just like he said: I’d like to hear suggestions and comments on some fantastic, cool as crap, vintage turntables t... 
Tonearms for reference 78 RPM system Technics SP-10R
I have to say the arm that comes with the mew Technics tables is no slouch just because it is Technics. Its very good. I think the OP has only DRIVE (SP-10R) without new Technics tonearm. Personally I wouldn’t mount ’9inch tonearms near this drive... 
Tonearms for reference 78 RPM system Technics SP-10R
Miyajima available with different size of the styli for different 78rpm records. It is a true mono cartridge. You need heavy tonearm for this cartridge this is why FR and Lustre are recommended. The FR-64s seems good but a bit quirky and demanding... 
Tonearms for reference 78 RPM system Technics SP-10R
I belive the Miyajima cartridge for 78 rpm is a must if you want some magic. And Fidelity-Research FR-64s or Lustre GST-801 tonearm. If you want to continue with MM cartridges with styli for 78rpm the best tonearm for them in my opinion is Technic... 
Best vintage DD turntables from the 70's and 80's?
He described Belt Drives in 3 words :))  
Best vintage DD turntables from the 70's and 80's?
Jonathan Weiss demonstrate DD turntable motor from 1927 (Western Electric) in this video.  
Best vintage DD turntables from the 70's and 80's?
Based on my reading, personal experience, and many visits to Japan, my list of the best would include, in no particular order: Sony PSX9, Yamaha GT2000X, Technics SP10 Mk3, Kenwood L07D, Luxman PD441, Pioneer Exclusive P3, Denon DP100M and DN308, ...