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| Technics SL1200MK2 Cartridge Discussion This maybe a silly question, but I haven't seen anyone use this combination: Is it possible to mount the PeteRiggle VTAF onto the Technics with the OL armboard? | |
| 5U4 tubes Look here. | |
| High gain hybrid circuit ss/tube MC phono stage Take a look at ModWright SWP 9.0SE. I have both the Herron and ModWright, both are excellent. | |
| Lost on next upgrade from SME 20/2 + IV.Vi arm ... "what I'm after is a little more soul and dynamics"I recently had the opportunity to listen to a full Walker front end, TT/phono/stands/PLC/Validpoints, and it really struck me as an extremely dynamic and detailed system - able to jump at you with... | |
| Esoteric G-ORb Master Clocks in general The P5/D5 combo does offer you the option of using the DAC's clock, but as Tboooe correctly pointed out, their master clocks have much lower jitter which according to one user, was clearly audible. | |
| Best value phono $1-1.5k Which unit was more dynamic?Which had a bigger soundstage? | |
| Best value phono $1-1.5k PiedpiperRE: Heed Quasar, have you heard it compared with your Hagerman Trumpet then?Otherwise, which TT playback system did you listen/demo the Quasar? | |
| Best value phono $1-1.5k PiedpiperHeed is in the right price bracket and the review sounds interesting though I've never heard of it before. How does it compare with other phonos like the PS Audio? | |
| Best value phono $1-1.5k Rene, thanks for the recommendation, the JLTI sounds interesting. I did a bit of searching and it appears to have gone up in price a bit.(?) The website has 2 versions, one black one with the RCAs on one side, and another with the silver faceplate... | |
| Best value phono $1-1.5k Has anyone done a comparison between these units:1) PS Audio GCPH 2) Sim Audio LP5.33) Aqvox Phono2 MkII OR4) Modded PS GCPH?I only have experience with the Aqvox at a dealer's shop, and was impressed - one of those that "got on my radar" so to sp... | |
| God, why did I try my first LP = upgrade For that you'd need to listen to both and see which you like. Some prefer one over the other, some only like one.For either choice, you need to set aside some of your budget on the cart/phono, and IMO a larger portion for the phono. | |
| tonearm mounting and alignment I'm using DB Protract.Its pretty clear and fairly easy to use. What you want is something that visually easy to align.Another alternative is to get the Freckhart(spelling) alinement jig which is even more comprehensive. | |
| God, why did I try my first LP = upgrade Take a look at this thread. | |
| Please,reccomend "rock" cart. for under 1K An alternative to the Dyna 17D3 is the 20XL, which is a real bargain at its price. | |
| Stereo Sound cart rankings Rfogel8, I think you must have missed my other post clarifying the matter, it is a value for money list, so obviously some are budget carts, while others aren't(Titan, MySonic Eminent). Perhaps you can share your views of which carts you consider ... |