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Counterfeit DL103?
Yeah I should have known - this is another one for the ever expanding file of "man if you think you got a crazy good deal you probably didn't fool" 
Counterfeit DL103?
It's definitely not a 110 or 160. Looks exactly like a DL-103 - only difference I see from numerous pictures on web is that the stem that holds the cantilever is red and not white.It's clearly a counterfeit - seller just got back to me and said he... 
Counterfeit DL103?
Nope. Guy in Jersey. Asian guy in Jersey. Had 100% positive feedback but not that many, maybe 5 or so. Kind of think he was hustling me given the price, he had to know something.  
Help with counterweight on VPI JMW 3d tonearm
BTW thanks for your help 
Help with counterweight on VPI JMW 3d tonearm
Well there you have it - I got it loosened. Having never seen one of these teardrop counterweights without a screw I was sure it was screwed on there somehow and so I didn't want to apply too much pressure to move it and scratch the arm. But I jus... 
Help with counterweight on VPI JMW 3d tonearm
But doesn’t every vpi counterweight have a set screw at the top of the weight, on the perimeter, that screws into the tonearm? Because this counterweight does not have that screw. My classic 1 JMW arm had such a weight - you loosen the screw at th... 
Upgrade Triton two to Triton two +
I will definitely report back Rackon. I have listened to quite a few speakers in the sub-10k territory at this point and haven’t heard anything that conclusively felt to me like an upgrade over the T2. Given that I got the T2 for $1400 used it’s h... 
Upgrade Triton two to Triton two +
Thanks so much for the input Rackon. I’ve been getting divided opinions at the Goldenear site, with many saying that they didn’t think going from T2 to T2+ would be that big a jump though a few dissenters on that. Many votes there for going to the... 
Upgrade Triton two to Triton two +
Anyone? Just not a lot of feedback out there on this question... my dealer only has the T2+ and without the original T2 to reference against... not to mention being in an unfamiliar room with different amplification... I really can't tell much bas... 
VAC sigma triode preamp?
To be clear - the VAC sigma triode retailed when new for 6k with a 1600 mm/mc option. The used one available near me is much cheaper than that and it has the mm/mc phono stage. There is not a current VAC pre that I know of that is in my price rang... 
Shindo Auriegies MM - Blue styrofoam under tubes?
I kind of feel that way too but guy who sold it to me just emailed and said he’d left it in. Listening to it now with it in - sounds... you know. Like magic. But I just can’t imagine it’s supposed to be in there 
Auditorium 23 with Dynavector 20x2l?
Well we'll see. If the A23 doesn't mate well with the DV20x2 I may have to flip it bc I'm feeling like the DL-103 is not the greatest match for my VPI Classic. It's always something.  
Auditorium 23 with Dynavector 20x2l?
So to follow up I've called two dealers - Don Better one of them - and both said that the DV20x2l would work with the A23 standard. Don suggested the SUT-200 as a better fit but of course it's $2600. I'm listening to less vinyl these days and actu... 
Auditorium 23 with Dynavector 20x2l?
Dah... let you know what? 
VAC Sigma 160i SE or ARC LS26/Primaluna Dialogue Premium
 I don’t love the blue light thing either, but then I also have the PS audio direct stream JR which is a blue light scene as well so at least it will match. You can also turn off the VAC light when it’s not running. I’m leaning against right now, ...