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| Thorens TD 125 vs. new cheap TT? If the Thorens does not have any serious damage, keep it. It's a much better deck than the new $500-$600 belt drives offered (even with the stock Thorens arm). Check out the following WWW address for suspension tuning info.http://www.theanalogdept... | |
| any suggestion for a narrow mini receiver The Sharp Newbie mentions is the best "cheap" deal going right now, plus it contains a CD player. However, it is a bit wider than 13". The CD/amp sections are nice. FM is OK for background music with the supplied antenna. AM is not so hot. I'm in ... | |
| Amperex PQ 6922 vs Amperex PQ 7308 PQ and Non-PQ are the same tube. I've not heard consistant differences in sound between the two label types.On the otherhand, in the gear I've owned, Amperex 6922 and 7308 sound quite different from one another. There is also a difference (in soun... | |
| Best live album you've ever heard? George Gobel "In Person At The Sands". | |
| Problems with Siemens CCa 6922 tubes? Boa2:E288CC is not a direct substitute for ECC88/E88CC/E188CC. Best to check with Audion prior to trying one (the added heater current draw may damage the amp).I owned an Audio Silver Night 300B SET stereo amp for a couple of years, but am not fam... | |
| sistrum vs neuance I have not talked with him for quite some time, but seem to recall that member Brulee has used both shelves. You might try contacting him.As I understand it the more recent Neuance shelves do not require spike mounting (they can simply be placed u... | |
| Is extremely accurate "VTA" adjustment necessary? Jphii:What arm do you use with the VTAF (that's the one I refer to)? | |
| Is extremely accurate "VTA" adjustment necessary? An Audiogon ad for an after market "on the fly" VTA product was linked in a thread @ AA. An Audiogon search of "VTA" and/or "Pete Riggle" should bring it up. The current asking price is $99. Can't imagine it fitting my old SME, but it might be of ... | |
| Is extremely accurate "VTA" adjustment necessary? Rene:6mm is .23 inches. I do not recall making any changes nearly that large, once the arm/cartridges were intially "ballparked" in. This (the small changes) are what made the adjustments somewhat difficult to make, for me anyway.The less than 1/1... | |
| Is extremely accurate "VTA" adjustment necessary? Gregadd:I believe that there is a "play" area as far as VTA goes. VTA to me is then a tone control/balance adjustment. The interaction between various LP grooves and various styli is far from being of a consistent nature.I also DO NOT make "minute... | |
| Is extremely accurate "VTA" adjustment necessary? Fran:Attended a wedding today. Nice kids, both musicians/songwriters, and still feeling positive in the aftermath (this will most likely pass:-). | |
| Is extremely accurate "VTA" adjustment necessary? Gregadd:Fascinating that you have not learned to set VTA by ear in all this time (30 years - I certainly have:-)As cartridge manufacturer's recommendations/guidelines are generally far from spot on I can't imagine a better way (in general) to adju... | |
| Is extremely accurate "VTA" adjustment necessary? Gregadd:Go away until you have "first hand" experience on anything other than ZIP/Whack Off in this regard. | |
| Is extremely accurate "VTA" adjustment necessary? Rene: The wool felt mat is apprx. 1/16", or a bit less due to the felt compressing. I use one and/or two of the same mats along with an 8 ounce record weight. I suppose that garment/upholstery wool would work if thinner mats/shims are required. No... | |
| Is extremely accurate "VTA" adjustment necessary? I use an additional DIY wool felt "rider/spacer" mat for thin LP stock (set the VTA using thicker late 50's/early 60's RCA "shaded dog" stock).During the Winter months I use DIY cork "Spot Mats" (made up thicker/thinner versions).I have some kille... |