chakster
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| Grado Signature Model 8 worth re-tip? Stanton 981 and CS100 WOS are the best, I prefer CS-100 W.O.S. (It was Walter O. Stanton signature model, collectors series 100). Walter O. Stanton was Norman C. Pickering’s plant manager. Mr. Stanton invented the interchangeable needle grips Pick... | |
| Technics SL1000 MK3 (SP10 MK3) performance/value VS modern turntables? Micro CU-500 was incredible on my ex Technics SP-10 mkIINow I'm using CU-180 on my Luxman PD-444 and I have this spare set (CU180 + ST20 in mint condition). This is definitely the best mat, so rare and hard to find in perfect condition. | |
| Grado Signature Model 8 worth re-tip? Rick, forget about LP Gear when you’re looking for styli for vintage cartridges, their replacement is only a compromise (only if you can’t find the original, they are different). My advice is to try your Stanton 881s mkII, it must be a great cartr... | |
| Russian Tube Preamp, No Return, Here I go again When I ship to USA from St.Petersburg (Russia) it’s 10-14 days, you had a bad luck with your Russian seller. | |
| Gerrard GT 10 I have discovered a few albums that were old favorites which are not available and are in a nearby resale shop ( Joshua Rifkin’s Scott Joplin series, some Bach from Karl Ristenpart—in general it seems the Nonesuch catalog is in a state of limbo) J... | |
| Gerrard GT 10 Sure, you don’t have to be a Fremer, a budget cartridge for me is ~ $300 MM from the golden age of analog, stuff like Pickering XSV/3000 and Stanton 881s Stereohedron), Grace F8 Custom with RS8U (line contact type stylus, AT-ML150 (micro line)....... | |
| Nakamichi RX-505 and some nice tapes for it Thanks @inna Those “recording” Nakamichi decks are more expensive and doesn’t have a “wow” design factor :( Recarding tapes it’s interesting, there are Sony Metal Master white ceramic type IV reference tapes, it must be good too? I’m buying casset... | |
| recommendation for a high end analog system You don’t need any lubricants for any records, this is snakeoil! The market is crazy crazy for useless stuff. Even 40 y.o. used records are fine, all you need is decent stylus profile like MicroRidge if you want the lowest possible record wear fac... | |
| Gerrard GT 10 You can buy a new belt hereBUT vinyl is definitely not for transfer to digital, it makes no sense, you can find all those albums in digital in better quality than your own transfer could be (on those equipment). Vinyl is analog, if you like vinyl ... | |
| Nakamichi RX-505 and some nice tapes for it What is the price for service at Willy Hermann or some other specialist? | |
| Luxman LX33 Integrated Tube Amp. YEAH? NAY? Why don’t you look for new LUX like SQ-N100 integrated? You could find it used for the same price. I sold one to a friend and it’s very nice for the price (under $1500) with MM phono stage, remote control, headphone amp and super cool design. | |
| Otono-Edison MC cartridges After a few listening sessions with Otono-Edison Standard (Miyajima) my impression is very positive. It was pre-installed by Miyajima-San on Audio-Technica (Technihard) headshell, I only made minor changes in alignment (now Baerwald) on my Lustr... | |
| recommendation for a high end analog system Tracking force recommended by the cartridge manufacturer in the manual, there is a range, follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. There are cartridges like Ortofon SPU with much higher tracking for e up to 3-4g. 2g tracking force is standard fo... | |
| Russian Tube Preamp, No Return, Here I go again Ship with USPS Priority Mail and he will get it in 30 days (or faster). Calculate exact shipping cost at your post office and ask him to cover it (you can send postal receipt). If you want to pay more you can ship with USPS Express (and he will ge... | |
| recommendation for a high end analog system I bought a 1989 SOTA TT with vacuum/Sumiko MMT arm/Dennon 103R retyped with elliptical/sapphire cantilever. ... What is the best way to get a noticeable improvement in my system without breaking the bank...Change your cartridge.Sumiko is nothin... |