dougdeacon
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| Best tonearm position for VTA? Forget about parallel or whatever setting "LOOKS" right,and start to listen for what sounds like the most accurate timbral definition.This should take a few listening sessions with a wide variety of material to play.Right on! Timbral presentation ... | |
| Upgrade my Turntable???? I heard the 2 was warmer than 3,so i went with it.I'd say "smoother", if that's the opposite of "livelier". Both are tonally neutral, neither warm nor cool. I expect you'll love it, but if it doesn't quite "boogie" enough for your tastes both the ... | |
| Best tonearm position for VTA? I don't get the comments from some that the best VTA is always near parallel. Me neither. It depends on the cartridge. Shelters like to be a bit tail down, ZYX's like to be level or *very* slightly nose down. Other cartridges would like other atti... | |
| Upgrade my Turntable???? Audio99,You'll get stronger dynamics with an Airy 3 than an Airy 2, especially on an SME IV. Unless your system is exceptionally dynamic or your room is very lively I'd consider the next step up. If the Airy 2 is your budgetary limit you could get... | |
| Upgrade my Turntable???? Cmo,Glad to hear your reaction to the Airy 3-SB. I know two other guys who went from Grado Statement Ref to ZYX R100 Fuji or higher. Their reaction was the same as yours.Your longevity concerns re: a Teres were well addressed by C123666. Sourcing ... | |
| Best tonearm position for VTA? To give credit where it's due, Nsgarch was the first to mention the Walker link on this thread, not me.I stumbled across it several years ago while googling around. I subsequently forgot the link but remembered the content and wrote out essentiall... | |
| About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone Ron,Sorry for the confusion. Overhead cams? What are cams? What do you use them for? RX8man,Great website! I love winding the rotary out and I'm not into drag, on street, track or nightclub, but that's some cool stuff. Have you posted on rx8club.c... | |
| Any feedback on the Graham Phantom Hopelessly confused, as usual. I thought you were referring to something in Jameswei's report. If you're just referring to general "refinements" that may appear then I'm with you. | |
| Any feedback on the Graham Phantom What bugs? He didn't mention any bugs. | |
| About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone Rockinroni,Why would you put a big block (or any block) in an RX-7? Are you mad? MAD?! What could be more fun to drive than a rotary? I owned two first gen RX-7's and now own an RX-8. 6 speed gearbox + 9,500rpm redline = zoom! Redlined it in 3rd a... | |
| Graham tonearm tweaking HMMM, indeed! Very suspicious! There could be an infringement suit here. Did you record that call? Might be worth some bucks. In Larry's defense, the UNIverse is very difficult to describe. If you check reviews of other ZYX models you'll see simil... | |
| Turntable, Vinyl help................please Winegasman,Sorry if I inadvertently pushed some button, but while poverty is important raising it on this thread was irrelevant. Ev314 did not ask, "Should I buy a $600 turntable or donate the money to UNICEF." Whether you like it or not, most rig... | |
| About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone As many of you may have noticed I'm back to posting in my traditional fashion. My "wordly" emotions are coming through loud and clear which is an indication that I'm feeling much better. I did notice that Pat, and was very happy to see it. Thanks ... | |
| Who sells outer LP jacket slip-covers? www.sleevecity.comwww.acousticsounds.comwww.amusicdirect.comProbably lots of others too. | |
| Turntable, Vinyl help................please As Winegasman said, welcome back! The vinyl revival lives and grows. You won't regret it, though your bank balance might!Scratches, unless they're truly Grand Canyon like, will wear your stylus only slowly. Not a big concern. Of course it would be... |