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| Direct Drive vs. Idler Drive vs. Belt drive @chaksterAfter re-reading the above, I think you are right! :) Everyone I know with either an Sp10Mk3 or Sp10R is using an aftermarket platter mat of some type and not the supplied rubber mat. Agreed, either the Micro Seiki CU180 or more rare CU... | |
| Whest Phono Stages three_easy_paymentsHow would you Whest owners describe the Whest "house sound"About 4-5 years ago, I had briefly borrowed a Whest phono stage top of the line model, although the model name I cannot recall offhand. I found the signature to be deta... | |
| Audiosilente idler wheel versus Artisan Fidelity idler wheel for a Garraed 401 @ totem395 Your post is severely misinformed, there was a transposed price initially read the thread prior to making anoff the cuff statement.My apologies, you are absolutely right sir and I stand corrected. | |
| Rega P10 v Complete rebuild Garrard 401! gunners01I currently have a Rega P3 that I’m generally happy with, but looking to upgrade and I’m in two minds. Go old school with Garrard 401 or keep with new tech and get a P10. Scenario A - Stock Rega P10 vs stock Garrard 401 (novice restored, ... | |
| High vs low internal impedance cartridges....Is there a sonic signature for each type? Interesting question. One would think that the low internal coil impedance group of LOMC phono cartridges would all be lightning fast and punchy, but this is definitely not always the case, not by a stretch. Detailed, airy and open most often, y... | |
| Koetsu Blue Lace Onyx vs. Coralstone Koetsu Blue Lace Onyx vs. Coralstonewondering if anyone has had the opportunity to compare these 2 cartridges?would also like to know if anyone feels the "diamond cantilever" to be a worthwhile upgrade?!I currently own both Koetsu's. Both are won... | |
| Direct Drive vs. Idler Drive vs. Belt drive neonknight"Even if the platter replaced with thicker and heavier one those guys always add copper mat on top of it, just like the latest Technics SP-10R."The Technics Sp10R's main platter was designed to be used in combination with a platter mat... | |
| Cartridge recomendation for Garard 301 and Ikeda IT-345CRI Smooth and detailed for $2k..... perhaps try the Ikeda 9TS or Ikeda 9TT if buying used. | |
| Are 500 hours too many for a used hi-end cartridge? cakidsIn so long as the cartridge has been well cared for and properly aligned, I believe you should be safe. A good photograph of the stylus at close magnification would be useful. | |
| Audiosilente idler wheel versus Artisan Fidelity idler wheel for a Garraed 401 "90,00 EURO is approximately 101.00 US as of today.for the Audiosilente idler wheel.Not sure where the $365.00 is from." "exactly!!What does increase the price by more than three times?The USA customs? The importer? The authorized dealer? Naaaa... | |
| Need advice on new TT icorem, given your budget of $20kish for a modern turntable, as others have mentioned you may wish to seriously consider a Technics Sp10R fitted in a properly engineered Panzerholz plinth with a constrained layer damped type of construction from a... | |
| Best Cartridge for $1000-$1350? Tried the Hana SL, thought it was too laid back, relaxed, at least for my tastes. | |
| What is the fascination? tzh21yI have to ask what is the fascination with these older turntables? Easy answer. Some of the "older turntables" offer reference caliber analog playback. Plain and Simple. A kind bit of advise, garner more experience ie. real life listenin... | |
| Technics: PLINTHS: Dobbins, Porter, or Thompson? advanced101From talking to others with various plinths the Artisan Fidelity plinths tend to absorb/ drain noise from the deck creating a quieter and more neutral presentation. Dobbins plinths typically work with resonances/ noise to create a mo... | |
| Loricraft Garrard 301 to Dobbins Sp10 Mk3 - What can I expect ? LewmDo you know any further details of its construction? For example, what motor did it use? Was it quartz controlled?If I recall correctly, it was first designed and made by Teres. |