dgarretson
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| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Pryso, I've thought about Townshend's approach and may try it. It could be argued as well that given the turbulence caused by compressed air in a linear tone arm, there is merit in damping close to the bearing. It's the messiness of the silicone (... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Downunder, I believe the tie wire is not easily seen. Magnification reveals what might be a wire soldered across the cantilever hinge. In any case, about half way down the outside of the cantilever tube is dimpled on both sides at what were presum... | |
| Transparent Cable Humming Greg, have you tried rerouting all downstream ICs and power cords, or shifting the components or wiring a few feet away from AC wall power, AC conditioner, or other AC transformers? IME EMI/RFI that seems to be entering at the tonearm wire or phon... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Downunder, yes the following quote from that thread is germane and as identified by the dimple & discoloration, the tie-wire is a feature of my D3000SP stylus."In the replacement stylus for the 881-S, or the Pickering XSV-3000 from whence the ... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Stanton 881 is identical to Pickering XSV3000 that I've been listening to for a month or so. Your D81MKIIS stylus may be the same as the NOS Pickering D3000SP stereohedron stylus that I purchased from a Scandinavian web site. The Pickering version... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Jim,There are three sizes of these Bulgin sockets, the largest of which will work as a standard cartridge clip. It is tiny, but has slightly more beef than a cartridge clip. http://www.alliedelec.com/search/productdetail.aspx?SKU=5656003The fit is... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Yes, a perfect fit. The fit on the opposing side is just slightly loose, but can be tightened without distorting the female cartridge clip. | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Downunder, if your problem is mating a std. female cartridge clip to a miniature male P-mount pin, you can use Bulgin p/n SA 3179/1 (USD$7.16 per 10-pack.)http://www.alliedelec.com/search/productdetail.aspx?SKU=5654080This is a high-quality gold o... | |
| Best tonearm for London Reference Cartridge If you are open to something different you might contact Vic at Trans-Fi. He mentioned to me that the London Reference is his favorite cartridge on Terminator Pro. To eliminate hum problems with this cartridge he developed a screened 4N silver IC ... | |
| Remember your Magnavox? "I haven't looked at my iPod in days".Words to live by. | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Lew, Along similar lines I found Pickering XVS-3000(=Stanton 881) needed at least 1.1g to eliminate occasional sibilance. This one has been a great performer that has improved further after a 37g reduction in horizontal mass of my linear tonearm. ... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Lew, I have no direct experience on this, but others suggest that the stylus is interchangeable across entire Pickering XSV and Stanton 88X/98X series. http://www.lencoheaven.net/forum/index.php?topic=158.0Some report tonal anomalies but there app... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Lewm, For bonding I prefer Goop cement(from Home Depot) to epoxy. Goop sets up quickly, remains slightly elastic, is non-conductive, and if necessary can be cut through with an Exacto knife.I used it recently to repair an MM cartridge whose coil &... | |
| Best Rock Album in 2010 Initiate is good nue jazz on the heels of several worthy Cline side-projects(particularly New Monestary and Downpour(live 06.) Or is Wilco the side project?Enjoying Sea of Cowards and Flaming Lips DSOTM. Dead Weather is a very cool Jack White proj... | |
| New reissue of Exile on Main Street To points about alt/country influence, here is a bit on Gram Parsons's presence at Nellcote in '71.http://theselvedgeyard.wordpress.com/2009/08/13/keith-richards-gram-parsons-1971-summer-in-exile-villa-nellcote/The Brit invasion bands were of cour... |