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Cartridge recommendations for TW Acustic 10.5 arm.
I received an email from Thomas at TW this week saying my DV XV-1S works well with the 10.5 on the Raven 1 and he has used this combo himself. 
Dynavector xv-1s for Scoutmaster Sig.
It is simple logic. What detail you loose you cannot replace down stream. Laws of physics.How can you argue against the basic laws of physics?The arm will contribute to how well the cartridge tracks the record. My findings from using 10s of differ... 
Getting a Dynavector Te Kaitora Rua rebuilt
I have just had a quote for rebuilding in Japan or Exchange for new off the self. $500 difference on XV-1sI can't be bothered waiting the 5-6 weeks to rebuild so option 2 looks best. 
Dynavector xv-1s for Scoutmaster Sig.
If you get a chance try a Dr XV-1t in the arm. The cartridge is the most important link to the grooves so it is "garbage in garbage out" principle. The arm is only a support and the unipivot design is simple enough to not have too many vices. If y... 
Dynavector xv-1s for Scoutmaster Sig.
I am using the XV-1s with the VPI SSM and the JPW 9 sig.The sound is very good but lately I have had some problems as the cantilever is off-set probably after years of running without bias adjustment.I use it into the Art Audio Vinyl 1 and very ha... 
One off my Audiopax 88s has gone up in smoke.
Carlos, Yes the voltage in UK is 240 V rather than the 230V spec in Europe. The new 88s have uprated transformers to the ones I had.I notice they are much quieter with no signal through the Duos. Before I got some resonance in the heater transform... 
One off my Audiopax 88s has gone up in smoke.
Well at 15.30 yesterday I fired up my Audiopax 88s and sat down in my big armchair. The sound is better that I remembered and that's with the EMM Labs SACD rather than the turntable.Eric Bibb is sounding just like he did earlier this year when I s... 
One off my Audiopax 88s has gone up in smoke.
Replied to email from Silvio Pereira so fingers crossed.Service centre opening in Spain.Charles 
One off my Audiopax 88s has gone up in smoke.
All has gone quiet with Audiopax. I did receive a personal email promising to ship 2 replacement units. Then silence...............................I am renewing my efforts of contacting them but does not look good. 
One off my Audiopax 88s has gone up in smoke.
I am looking at a PX-25 as a fall back. I have been busy with a new job so lets say it has not been top of my priorities over last few months.The new web site says there will be service centres in US, Europe and Asia. Currently all servicing is at... 
One off my Audiopax 88s has gone up in smoke.
Well it is now almost a year since I made contact with Audiopax and despite lots of promises I am no further forward!15 month with no music. If anyone has any influence with Eduardo can you please ask him to expidite my repairs urgently?I am loosi... 
One off my Audiopax 88s has gone up in smoke.
I was hoping to be up and running again for Christmas but they must have all gone to the beach! :O(Anniversary of having no music and considering the future of my system now. Is it worth the hassle?Frustrated Merry Christmas to you all.I'll have t... 
One off my Audiopax 88s has gone up in smoke.
Still no further forward with my 88s and it is almost Nov!If anyone can help with a phone number for Eduardo that would be great?No music for 10 months is really beginning to hurt now! I had hoped things would be resolved by now but struggling to ... 
One off my Audiopax 88s has gone up in smoke.
Well it is another month gone and I have decided to claim on my household new for old policy for fire damage.I cannot believe a top end manufacturer does not support its products! These were less than 3 years old!I'll let you know how I get on wit... 
One off my Audiopax 88s has gone up in smoke.
Eduardo de Silva has made contact so thank you all for your support.I'll post when I get my music up and running again.Charles