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Help with Michell Techo Weight
So I guess it is tracking too light? If so, use the small weight. 
Uni-Protractor Set tonearm alignment
Here is my review of the Uni-Pro. Received it in great shape. Well packed and bomb proof. I liked how you packed the unit. I did notice a few freebies such as the ruler and the light?Upon setup, I noticed a few things that could be improved.1. the... 
How to reduce anti-skate on Graham Phantom B44 II
Does your arm move freely? Did you check the damping well? make sure you removed the rubber plug protecting the pivot point of the arm. 
Uni-Protractor Set tonearm alignment
Raul, now you're talking what I have been a few pages before. Numbers and numbers don't matter. We care about the sound and about enjoying the music and not numbers. No absolutes. Nothing is and nothing will be. We are free to try and make up our ... 
Uni-Protractor Set tonearm alignment
Dertonarm, I for one would like to know what the Dennessen is based on. Enlighten us if you know. 
Uni-Protractor Set tonearm alignment
Thanks Downunder. My point exactly. The quote from Harry nailed it on the head. I rest my case. 
Uni-Protractor Set tonearm alignment
Raul, I really get what you mean and what you are preaching. I have seen those figures and plots many times. You are saying "the facts", "specs" or "numbers" are the last word which I totally disagree. Ask yourself, what are we after in this hobby... 
Uni-Protractor Set tonearm alignment
04rdking, not a problem if you think it is not worth that coin. Some are happy with the protractor they printed out from vinyl engine. Some spend $20. Some might prefer to spend $200. So whats the problem here? What I have a problem is that there ... 
Uni-Protractor Set tonearm alignment
There are many truly fantastic stuff from Japan. I do own some too. What I was referring was their cheap mass market stuff with that rated 0.00000??THD as an example 
Uni-Protractor Set tonearm alignment
Raul, according to you, everything else is a clone of the Lofgren. Fine. What if the clone "somehow" sounds better than the original? Like a Ferrari go faster than the Ford? But a Honda Accord will NOT drive like or become a BMW even you put Miche... 
Uni-Protractor Set tonearm alignment
Raul, yeah, perfect example you quoted. Yes, I can drive a Honda accord and change the tires from Bridgestone to Michelin. Yes the same car but ride differently. Can you get this? Yes, same car...honda accord but drives differently. Chenge some ti... 
Uni-Protractor Set tonearm alignment
Raul, I don't think lofgren is the solution to all tonearm alignment. That's why other geometries exist. Dertonarm is giving us other options. If you are happy with lofgren them fine by me. If you are happy with the $20 protractor and mm cartridge... 
Uni-Protractor Set tonearm alignment
OK, so what are we talking here? Curves and distortion figures? If so, then just sell your turntable and go back to your 80's Japanese Pioneer amplifiers with vanishing levels of distortion and to your "perfect sound forever CD player". You will n... 
Uni-Protractor Set tonearm alignment
Ordered mine today. Can't wait to get it in action. Thanks Daniel! 
Nude Turntable Project
Hi Halcro, I was going to suggest the FR66s to you when you started your NUDE project I saw you already got a 64s so I did not bother recommending the 66s to you. Yes, the 66s is something else. At least you came to a solid conclusion.I have been ...