ericsch

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The longest you have owned any gear?
McIntosh C26 and Crown DC 300A purchased in 1974, still in use in my office system. At the time, I couldn't afford the extra $100 or so for the matching McIntosh 2105, so I got the Crown. 
Upgrade from Rega Elys 2
oranfoster, thanks for the info.Audiosalvage, I have a Herbies Mat on my P3-24. Very happy with it and the price is reasonable.  
Upgrade from Rega Elys 2
Oranfoster,On a Rega table, do all Ortofon 2M series cartridges require the same 2mm shim size?  
Curved and Straight Tonearms
Yes, it has. 
Curved and Straight Tonearms
@billstevenson  Thanks for your thoughtful reply. My original question related to pros and cons of each type of arm and your comments are certainly in that vein. I know all of this can be very subjective and system/room dependent. I want to experi... 
Curved and Straight Tonearms
Yes, I am interested in your thoughts. Thanks. 
Looking for vintage system suggestions (maranta, klipsch, etc...)
Yes, I agree with Helomech. I was going to mention Cayin or Prima Luna. Either one would make the Heresys sing. I have the A-88T . 
Curved and Straight Tonearms
Raul, based on what I have learned over the last few years, I would also prefer a fixed pivot. I am the original owner of 2 Shure cartidges: V15 Type V-MR and V15 Type V, both with Jico styli. I use these on my Denon DP 52-F.For my Rega, I have th... 
Curved and Straight Tonearms
Thanks for all the comments and suggestions.   
Curved and Straight Tonearms
My question was prompted by the TAS review of the Technics SL-1200G in their current issue. I'm looking for a table under $3500, not vintage. I like Rega products, but I want to be able to use different cartridges and adjust VTA without using shim... 
Curved and Straight Tonearms
Yes, I meant straight up to the headshell. Other than less tracking error, any other pros or cons? 
My Rega RP6, Exact combo may be going back due to hum.
Interesting solution, Les. I have a P3-24 with an Exact 2. I think if I were to experiment with non Rega cartridges, I would buy the shims that can be found online. I hope to buy a RP-8 sometime down the road.Eric 
Dog Proof Speaker Stands For Harbeth SHL5Plus Speakers
Skylan four post stands are very stable. I use them with my Harbeth C-7's. 
Dog Proof Speaker Stands For Harbeth SHL5Plus Speakers
I would focus on training your dog to stay away from the speakers. Labs are generally very trainable, although I once had a black lab that was quite loveable but dumb as a 2 x 4. What stands are you using?  
My Rega RP6, Exact combo may be going back due to hum.
Les Creatvie Edge,Did you have to raise the Rega arm for the Denon Cartridge?