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Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
The Project Ref phonostage RS has both adjustable impedance and capacitance with many values and easily accessible. Plus you select either RIAA or Decca curves. And has both XLR/RCA inputs and outputs. Anyone listen to it? Any good? 
Phonostage: Wavac vs Doshi vs Tron
Sunnyboy1956, its the Wavac LCR-X2 with 2 inputs. 1 MM and 1 MC but the MC has 3 gain settings. I thought Wavac only made 1 phonostage model? 
Phonostage: Wavac vs Doshi vs Tron
Barbapapa. Thanks for sharing your experience. Did the all Zanden setup have the Zanden 1200 phonostage? I hope I enjoy my Wavac LCR-X2 also. When you buy used, it's difficult to do a compare, so we'll see when it gets here. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Are you guys still using 100kohm input impedance as suggested by Raul or switching back to the standard 47kohm 
Phonostage: Wavac vs Doshi vs Tron
Thanks for the input guys. I have decided to go with the Wavac. 
Phonostage: Wavac vs Doshi vs Tron
Hi Doug,Thanks for your post on the Doshi. That's one of the reasons the Doshi is on my list. But I am thinking of just getting the phonostage and link that to my Essential 3160 preamp. That way I have 4 phono inputs and can have a choice between ... 
Phonostage: Wavac vs Doshi vs Tron
Pani: Between the Wavac and Tron, which do you prefer? Did you own both of them in your system? 
Phonostage: Wavac vs Doshi vs Tron
Thanks guys for your response. I would like to consider the 47 labs phonocube and the ZYX Artisan but can't find any on sale at the moment. There was a ZYX Artisan on audiogon a few months ago. I committed to buy but the seller backed out. I have ... 
Question on FR 66s
One way to deal with SPU cartridges and its alignment is to remove them from their SPU headshell and go nude. They are aftermarket adapters (though hard to find) that will allow a nude SPU to mount to a slotted headshell. Unfortunately, you don't ... 
Micro Max 282 vs. Exclusive EA-10
Thuchan, Dertonarm,I have a MAX282 and would like to rewire it. I have all 3 armwands (AU, SC and SM). IS it difficult? Do you know someone who can do it? Thnks 
I am at the end of my rope, please help
Hi Audioraider,I reread your problem statement again amdit is puzzling especially since you ahev mounted a new cartridge and problem remains. So, it seems like its down to the arw or TT. Assuming its not the wiring for a minute (which you will kno... 
I am at the end of my rope, please help
Hi AutoRaider,Since you are using the Fosgate Fozgometer to help diagnose your issue, I thought you should be aware of the following advise that I receive from Audio Revelation when I bought a Fozgometer from them: "The "Right" channel shows about... 
Anyone used a USB microscope to align cartridge?
Glai,Thanks for you resposne. I will check out the Dynalite. Yes, its not only my eyes that I am struggling with but also my neck and back. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hi T-Bone,Could you share more info about the EPC-101C? Boron, Cantilevers? Closer to the 100C than the 205C etc?Thanks 
Technics: PLINTHS: Dobbins, Porter, or Thompson?
Hi SLK,I would be interested to know how you would compare your 301 to the SP-10Mk3 in your system esepcially since you use Steve Dobbins plinth for both TT's. Which do you prefer, the idler 301 or the direct-drive SP-10 and why.Thks.