dmccombs
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| Anyone with Rhea and Shelter 501MkII? I don't have a Rhea, but I do have a Shelter 501 mkII. what settings are you looking for?Most recommend a VTF of 1.8-1.9, and a VTA that has the tail of the arm down, just slightly. Wheight is 81.g, and Compliance is 9. | |
| Phono Preamp Suggestions? Dan, Thanks for the inputs. So do you have any suggestions along the 2-ch pre that is within my price range? My original plan was to spend $1000-$1800 now and get a phono pre that will last for several years. Later, if I decide my Prepro needs to ... | |
| Phono Preamp Suggestions? Thank you all for the responses so far.I have considered upgrading the preamp to a 2-ch preamp with HT bypass, but the Denon prepro actually has a very clean preamp. While this may be my 2nd weakest link, I have thusfar assumed my current phono pr... | |
| Sota/Shelter 501mkII - Tonearm Suggestions? Thanks for the suggestions. Before the last two suggestions, the comments had leaned towards the Origin or SME. A friend cut me a sweet deal on a Sota Cosmos armboard already cut for an SME, so that swung things to the SME for me.Last week, I pick... | |
| Deep Cleaning Records With Steam? I steam cleaned 60 albums this weekend with no mishaps, using the concepts Clem1 outlined.I have an RCM machine, so I used a process similar to what Stltrains showed in his video (I just didn't do and RCM wand swap-outs).Thanks to all the folks wh... | |
| Sota/Shelter 501mkII - Tonearm Suggestions? Thanks for the comments so far. I appreciate the input.Which do folks think are better, a SME 309, or an Origin Live Encounter?My cartridge is the Shelter 501mkII, with a compliance of 9cu. It looks like I need an arm with an effective mass of 12g... | |
| Deep Cleaning Records With Steam? Well, I have steam cleaned about 10 albums now. I decided to use my Garage Sale purchases first, then move up from there. I have now used the process on all my Garage Sale purchases, and a few of my lesser liked albums from the used record store.S... | |
| Deep Cleaning Records With Steam? Crem, Thanks for the info. Since I won't be have to steam clean the albums often, I figure I'll give it a try. I picked up a steamer at Walgreens (it rang up as $19.99 although it was marked $29.99). I will pick up some water at Pep Boys tomorrow... | |
| Deep Cleaning Records With Steam? This looks a great way to clean vinyl the first time. Assuming we all take care of our vinyl, how often does the steam cleaning need to be done? | |
| SOTA, soft feet or cones, when to use either? Chad, Which feet did you get, and where did you order them from?Thanks,Darrell | |
| SOTA, soft feet or cones, when to use either? I have a Sota Star/Sapphire Table, and would like to get cones. I see a few sites that carry Audio Points. Do you know what thread I need for the Star/Sapphire table? | |
| is my room small for a pair of B&W 802's I think the room will be fine. My room is 15' wide, and the 802Ds do quite well in it.BTW, I am running the 802Ds with Classe CA-M400s. The CA-M400s are a good blend of sweet highs and controlled bass.The MACs will be warmer. The Pass Labs is a go... | |
| Cartridge & Headshell for SL1210 M5G $399 If I was willing to buy an inexpensive MM/MC Preamp (like the Rotel), what cartridges would you recommend in the same $399 price range?Darrell | |
| Cartridge & Headshell for SL1210 M5G $399 I'm not Tvad, but I'm running an AT150MLX mounted to an LPGear ZuPreme (just like a Sumiko) headshell on a Technics SL1210 M5G. I like this combo A LOT!Johnny, I saw you were running the Denon DL160 in April. I guess you found the AT150MLX to be b... | |
| Cartridge & Headshell for SL1210 M5G $399 Thank you the comments so far. This sort of input is great.So far, the consensus seems to be the Sumiko/Zupreme headshell, and the AT150MLX.Darrell |