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Stand out phono stages
I have heard the AMR in a great shop and the ARC ref2 at home for a week. IMO, the ARC ref2 is easily the better and the more musical sounding player. It really is superb, a really transparent and refined set of upper fruencies coupled with the be... 
12 inch Graham Phantom
Yes, it is longer Comment of the month Syntax. I almost fell off my chair with laughter :-) 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hi Lew sorry to hear about the family illness. yes hifi takes a very long 2nd place on these occasions.all the best 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Lewm said - Anyway, I have an AT20SS, and that's it for me Famous last words Lew, again? Frankly I don't beleive it :>) 
Adjusting SRA using macro lens vs microscope
Interesting video from Ortofon about the SLM process. With all the talk about SRA and the A90 and getting to 92 degrees. It is interesting to see that in this video the A90 / tonearm is parallel.http://www.ortofon.com/technology/slm-manufacturing-... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hi Timeltel I am waiting patiently for my ATN25 stylus to travel Downunder. Please let us know how it sounds after you get it :-) BTW, I am running my AT25 at 1.29 gms and a small amount of antiskate and it sounds great. 
Accuphase C-27
anyone heard one now? 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Here is a Empire 4000D/iii not to bid for!! Up over $1350 and still 2 days to go.http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Empire-4000-D111-Gold-Phono-Cartridge-/220669585346?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item3360eea7c2 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
thanks Halcro How does the 400D/III sound? All responses welcome. It certainly does not look like much - cheap and nasty like the 1080LT I have. My 1080LT is a little overly smooth and boring. I see you can get replacement stylus for less than 440. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hi Raul No don't own the 4000DIII or the AT-20SS. Up til now, I thought most AT cart's were on the lean side. The AT25 while not warm or full, is a just a fraction laid back which suits my listening style and enables longer term listening. BTW, h... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Timeltel / Raul I have ordered the AT25 NOS replacement stylus from stereoneedles.com. the A$ is quite gpood at the moment, so no better time to do it. The AT25 is sounding extremely good and frankly wondering what the new stylus will bring to the... 
XV-1S and Antiskate
Very interesting. After living with a VPI HRX for quite a few years, antiskating was not really offered, except for the wire twist, which always sounded worse. VPI has always copped a lot of criticism for this approach with pundits/experts statin... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hi Raul To confirm. the ATN24 & ATN25 are exactly the same styulus replacement, even thou they are charging more $$ for the ATN25 ?regards 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
What is the difference between the stylus of the ATN23A, ATN24 & ATN25. the price ranges from $129 thru to $189. see linkhttp://www.stereoneedles.com/audio-technica.htmlHowever at this web site, all these stylus seem to be interchangable??http... 
Ortofon A90 or Air Tight PC-1
Ldorio I never said I had any problems with setting up the A90. I have read Fremers articles and it helped a lot (it seems TAS did not no?) Out of 4 professional reviews, only Stereophile was overwhelmingly positive, which does not relate to my li...