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HRS ADH Record Weight
If you like HRS weight you may want to try Clearaudio Statement record weight. I have tried many record weights including both HRS and found Clearaudio best, however still prefer no weight at my Raven turtntable.I’m auditioning the HRS ADH on my C... 
Herron VTPH-2A phono preamp owner's advice.
@bpoletti thank you for the feedback. Keith also encourages me to keep them as is, at least until the unit is broken in [again] (I agree with that). Sometimes I like to try different things, then I settle on something and usually do nothing else t... 
Herron VTPH-2A phono preamp owner's advice.
@bpoletti Done. I got the VTPH-2a back last week. Keith was reasonable on price and fast on turnaround.What are you using for tubes? I had been using Genelex Gold Lions, but after the upgrade I decided to restore the original tunes Keith supplied.... 
Herron VTPH-2A phono preamp owner's advice.
I also own the VTPH2 (not the "a") and have had it for several years. It is a fantastic phono stage and better than anything else I have used in recent years, including the Moon 310LP and the Fosgate Signature v2. Very neutral, detailed, revealing... 
Best Record You Have Ever heard
I think I"m going to vote for:Oscar Peterson Trio, "We Get Requests"Verve V6-8606196445 RPM 200g vinylreissued by Analogue Productions/Quality Record Pressings 10/2011mastered by Sterling Soundser. # 0489the bass of Ray Brown is tastier than ever 
Proper amp for Dynaudio Focus 110, $2000 max
+1 for the Naim. (I'm using a Naim NAP250.2 + Dynaudio Contour S1.4)Naim and Dynaudio play extremely well together. For $2K a used Nait XS should work really well with Focus. 
Dynavector 20x2H
I'm on my second 20x2-H (first one was damaged when TT was in transit). It gets really good after about 50 hours, but really comes into its own after 200+ hours when the top end really smooths out nicely. My new one has 100 hrs or so, and still ca... 
New favorite VINYL Album?
Jean-Philippe Rameau Intégrale des oeuvres pour clevecin (Complete works for keyboard, i.e. harpsichord) par Scott Ross au chateau d'Assas (perf. by Scott Ross at his home in Assas, FR)STIL discothèque 2107 S 75 (4 LPs)I acquired this box set arou... 
Dynavector 20x2H vs. Karat 17D3
I brought my new RP3 home on Saturday, with a new DV 20x2-H. It sounds great and I'm happy to find I have no RFI issues whatsoever.Now I'm just waiting for my new REL T-7 and cable to arrive and my new system will finally be complete. 
Need to start a collection vinyl must haves.
I get a lot of my LPs from acousticsounds.com 
Dynavector 20x2H vs. Karat 17D3
Thanks Raul, but that's not an option as I have credit with my dealer for a damaged DV 20x2. They aren't going to go out and buy a cartridge for me they don't carry normally. I get a new 20x2 in return, but have to option of paying an upcharge for... 
Dynavector 20x2H vs. Karat 17D3
My RP3 is supposed to arrive tomorrow. We will put the 20x2-H on it, like I had before. If I get it home and have RFI issues, like I did with the P3-24/DV20x2 combination before, then we may try the 17D3. 
New favorite VINYL Album?
The new (came out last week) Muddy Waters "Soul Singer" remaster from Quality Records, 200g 45 RPM. Wow!!!Also enjoying the Complete Riverside Recordings of Bill Evans, 180g 45 RPM set. I bought at the same time. Best I've ever heard these recordi... 
Leave the turntable running?
Adam18My Rega P3-24 starts spinning at the beginning of a listening session, and gets shut off when I'm all done. LP's get flipped over and changed with the platter spinning.....easy and no problems. Enjoy your vinyl, and Happy Listening.My appro... 
Naim 5i: How important are Naim NACA Cables?
And this is what Transparent had to say about their MusicWave cable when I asked:The MusicWave speaker cable by itself has specifications that are fairly typical for a twisted-pair, 12 gauge copper speaker cable.  It is not a high capacitance cabl...