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Help with new Nottingham Spacedeck
I Googled and couldn't find anything on it. Did you buy the cartrdige from this Nott' dealer? They should certainly be able to help.If you post a picture on VA someone may recognize it. Good luck. 
Help with new Nottingham Spacedeck
In addition to VTA, VTF and break-in, another possibility is the loading of your new cartridge. The Pro-Ject Tube box gives you three impedance loading options on the MC inputs, 100, 220 and 1K ohms. If I were a betting man I'd wager it's set @ 1K... 
the table or the arm first?
^^^What they said. This has been discussed many times here. While a few people disagree the large majority favor the hierarchy mentioned by Gregm. Without stable rotational speed and good resonance control, the arm (and cartridge) cannot do their ... 
Analog Upgrade Suggestions Welcome
VdH? Ortofon? Sumiko? Those seem like some pretty good choices Raul. Perhaps that's why Lugnut and I mentioned them THREE DAYS AGO!I'm not sure which close-minded people you were referring to, but thanks for keeping a watchful eye out just the sam... 
What do you do when nothing seems to get LP clean?
I quite agree with Lugnut when he asks, "what do you have to lose with an otherwise unplayable record?" What indeed? The kind of record Stew described is exactly what I'd use AIVS on.As far as Buggtussel/Vinyl-Zyme goes, I'm not sure it does that ... 
What do you do when nothing seems to get LP clean?
Hey, no number V. Anybody want me to write some more? :-) 
$800 Cartridge Shootout and Upgrade Path
Actually, the largest impact is provided by the musicians.Therefore your largest expenditures should go to them.:-) 
Analog Upgrade Suggestions Welcome
Mark,One could "successfully" use nearly any cartridge on nearly any tonearm. They'd all play music. The idea is not that a Shelter wouldn't play or play well. It just wouldn't play its best. A more compatible catridge *would* play its best and gi... 
What do you do when nothing seems to get LP clean?
Ignoring 4yanx's concerns or joking about them will not make the issues he raised go away. He may have come on a tad strong but let's be honest, his questions have never been answered. What other motive than concern for the safety and longevity of... 
What do you do when nothing seems to get LP clean?
I did say "may"! :-)Until this cartridge breaks in any subtle judgements like that will necessarily be hedged, second-guessed and highly suspect. Maybe doubtful too! 
What do you do when nothing seems to get LP clean?
I've posted before about the apparently irreversible damage and residue left behind by my tap water, which often contains high amounts of manganese oxides. No amount of cleaning with various high quality record cleaning products, rinsing with ultr... 
Is extremely accurate "VTA" adjustment necessary?
Also this makes me really doubt the cheaper vta devices for Rega arms like expressimo and incognito. When you loosen the arm, change vta and then retighten, everything could have changed: The tonearm could slightly shift around in the mount changi... 
$800 Cartridge Shootout and Upgrade Path
Glorious golden goo you mean, and a shower would definitely be in order! I've heard two good Koetsu's on a Teres (RSP and Urushi). A ZYX sounds more like real music to me, YMMV.Nice description though. You painted a good picture of this guy's setu... 
Analog Upgrade Suggestions Welcome
Mark,That does indeed change things. The Grado Ref and other high compliance carts become viable, a Shelter goes out the window altogether. A ZYX would work with the optional headshell weight, but that's only available on higher priced models AFAI... 
$800 Cartridge Shootout and Upgrade Path
Harry once offered to ship me one of his new 300rpm motors tweaked to drive a Teres, just for an A/B. I promised him a fair review that would include some non-Teres-owning audio friends to insure balance. Then VPI introduced the ScoutMaster and go...