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| Phono Stage upgrade to complement Dohmann Helix One Mk 2 @lewm Yes, both cartridges that I'm running are LOMC (Lyra Atlas, and Koetsu Urushi Black). With my limited understanding of SUT, a potential disadvantage is that if I change the cartridge, then the SUT should also change, based on the internal... | |
| Every day I see another turntable recommendation... @saulh I definitely wouldn't buy any high end audio equipment from eBay. If you're interested in used equipment, stick with sellers with feedback here on Audiogon, or could try the other US Audio Mart...be sure to inquire about history of rep... | |
| Every day I see another turntable recommendation... @saulh At the price point you’re looking at, there’s probably no "great" turntable, but alot of good turntables that you can really enjoy. But it’s a great place to whet your analog auditory appetite, so that you hopefully can move up to higher ... | |
| Cartridge Loading.....Part II @atmasphere Thanks for the detailed explanation. It's going to take me a while to digest all that information! | |
| Cartridge Loading.....Part II I'm not an experienced pro, nor a technical engineer: the instructions on my MC just recommend about 10x cartridge impedance, and, as @rauliruegas indicates, the instructions on my Lyra cartridge recommends anything between 100 to 1000 ohms. T... | |
| Turntable upgrade recommendations: SME vs AMG vs Technics vs other @terry9 Funny that you should bring that up! One of my audiophile friends insists that I buy a Degritter for U/S record cleaning. I bought a VEVOR U/S record cleaner instead a few months ago, which I can tell really makes a big improvement. I... | |
| Turntable upgrade recommendations: SME vs AMG vs Technics vs other Thanks for everyone’s contribution to this thread! Having individuals share their decades of audiophile experience definitely has helped me make more informed decisions with setting up an audio system. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the first 2 weeks of ... | |
| The best way to start adding A=analog to my system @cakyol I think it can be helpful not to get wrapped up in the analog / digital debate. They both can be excellent media, and appreciated for their differences! (I just demonstrated this to myself by listening to the same performance of Gilels... | |
| Turntable upgrade recommendations: SME vs AMG vs Technics vs other @dover Thanks for the reminder not to get wrapped up in the analog / digital debate. They both can be excellent media, and appreciated for their differences! (I just demonstrated this to myself by listening to the same performance of Gilels pl... | |
| Turntable upgrade recommendations: SME vs AMG vs Technics vs other @rauliruegas Thanks. I appreciate your direction and recommendations through this musical journey. I realize that you recommended the Ortofon MC Verismo cartridge. Are you still of the opinion that the Verismo would match well with the Dohman... | |
| The best way to start adding A=analog to my system @cakyol LOL! I just transitioned from digital to analog! I would have to agree with you that most people will enjoy digital more than analog, especially with analog rigs costing less than $7-10k; however, at the top end, analog is much, much sup... | |
| Turntable upgrade recommendations: SME vs AMG vs Technics vs other @pindac No worries. Thanks for your comment. I'm sure I would be very content with the SME or the Dohmann. They are both very good turntables, and I don't think anyone could go wrong with either one. The Dohmann allowed two tonearms, and mor... | |
| Stylus Cleaning Rituals A long-time analog aficionado recommended NOT to use the ultrasonic cleaner on a higher end MC stylus because of the potential for vibrations to disrupt the cantilever, etc. So I bought the Last Stylus cleaner and Stylast package. . . The instr... | |
| Stylus Cleaning Rituals Has anyone tried the Flux Hifi Ultrasonic stylus cleaner? Looks like it’s sold on Music Direct for $150. Any advantages / warnings about using such a device? Thanks. | |
| Turntable upgrade recommendations: SME vs AMG vs Technics vs other @pindac Thanks for sharing SME's new TT. That would've been just my timing to buy an SME 30/2 the week before they come out with an SME 60! SME makes excellent TT's. |