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| VPI Scout/Scoutmaster cartridge recommendations Dvd raises an interesting question in the OP--how much is too much money to spend on a cartridge for the Scout? Some would say that a budget table like the Scout will not realize the performance potential of a really high quality (and expensive) c... | |
| Herron VTPH-2 Phono Preamp The best way to find out more about the VTPH-2 is to give Keith a call. Not only will you find out more that you will ever want to know about the unit but you will learn a few things as well. And you will find out why Keith has so many loyal custo... | |
| Herron VTPH-2 Phono Preamp I've had my VTPH-2 for over two years now. It will be my last phonostage. While there is much to commend--ease of use, flexibility, rugged build quality, backed by one of the best guys in audio, ETC the best thing about it is that it simply sounds... | |
| Soundsmith re-tips received today I was having difficulty diagnosing a problem in my vinyl playback chain and sent my ATOC9MLII to Peter to see if anything was amiss. He inspected it, cleaned it, mounted it and played it to evaluate the sound quality. Turned out it was fine and th... | |
| Speakers vs. headphones I agree you should try near field listening. Despite the current frenzy for headphones I tried them (Audeze LCD-2's and Modwright LS100 headphone amp) and found the experience wanting compared to listening through loudspeakers. Also, skip the sub,... | |
| Anyone going to the NY Audio show today to Sunday I went on Friday and really enjoyed the show experience. However, what impressed me most was how LOW the performance to price ratio was in just about every room. I heard very few systems that really sounded good to my ears and many VERY expensive ... | |
| Does anyone have any experience with PSB Speakers A good friend has a pair of Synchrony One's. Extremely well made, moderately sized floorstander that really fails to move me sonically. They simply don't sound like real music and epitomize what I would call a "hifi" sound. Also, no matter what we... | |
| PMC vs. Salk Sound Speakers. Which is better? I've followed many-a-thread here over the years and this one may be the most pointless of all. | |
| High End In China: Visiting This Summer Really helpful--thanks everyone. Please keep your suggestions coming. I've got several months before I leave so will do some research around your ideas. I think it will be interesting to get a different perspective on the hobby and the business si... | |
| Phono preamp comparison/Pass,Herron,Avid Congrats--I'll be interested to hear your take on the Herron. | |
| Phono preamp comparison/Pass,Herron,Avid I'm not sure how much help this will be since I only have experience with the Herron (I did have the Dyna XXIIMkII but used it with a Whest phonostage). I think I can say with a high level of certainty that the Herron is my "forever" phonostage. I... | |
| Phono Peramp Choice/Pass, Herron, Avid I'm not sure how much help this will be since I only have experience with the Herron (I did have the Dyna XXIIMkII but used it with a Whest phonostage). I think I can say with a high level of certainty that the Herron is my "forever" phonostage. I... | |
| VPI Scout with Grado Master - but what next? I'm using a Target PS-1 wall mount shelf and replaced the MDF support platform with a Symposium Svelt Shelf. They make one that is an exact fit so it drops right in. I never A-B'd the Svelt shelf against the MDF but I'm thinking it provides better... | |
| VPI Scout with Grado Master - but what next? I would suggest you consider an Audiotechnica OC9MLII. This cartridge is somewhat of a sleeper and few people use it on the Scout, preferring instead the Dynas. However, in my view this combo is superb and the OC9 can be gotten relatively cheap. I... | |
| Latest Pink Moon Reissue Thanks, guys. I did see the Stereophile review but was whether anyone here had bought the box version and could comment on the sound quality or better still compare it with the Simply Vinyl version. |