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Pickering XSV/5000 question
Stop the Spam please!  
Pickering XSV/5000 question
Thanks guys, if I check out the cartridge I'll look into a retip.  
Pickering XSV/5000 question
The pic shows a stylus but I believe the tip is gone and one can still measure to see if the cartridge windings are open even without a stylus.    
Pickering XSV/5000 question
OK, I did some searching and it turns out the Pickering XSV/5000 had a DC Resistance of 600 Ohms. Any opinions/experience with the LPGear replacement stylus?  
Need Recommendations for a pair of Speakers around $1,000
I'm considering Danny's X-LS Encore.    
Need Recommendations for a pair of Speakers around $1,000
Yes, I've been reading posts and watching videos by Danny Richie. It is rather amazing that some of these expensive speakers don't have the high quality parts one would expect. Thank you for all of the input !!  
Need Recommendations for a pair of Speakers around $1,000
Thank you jjss49. It may sound strange but your criticism actually aligns with the mods for the 545 MKI. Select parts are upgraded with higher quality and some with new values as well. Mods to: Change to higher uf caps in the power supply Chan... 
Need Recommendations for a pair of Speakers around $1,000
There seems to be a bit of controversy over the original Adcom GFA-545 designed by Nelson Pass. Some say they're very good while others, some here (I also got a PM), don't care for it. How is it that audio engineer like Jim Williams who has worke... 
Need Recommendations for a pair of Speakers around $1,000
Opinions on DIY kits like GR Research and CSS (Creative Sound Solutions) or others out there??? I've built guitar tube amps from scratch and although I'm not a woodworker I did make custom end caps out of HW flooring when we had our oak floors in... 
Need Recommendations for a pair of Speakers around $1,000
Thanks BrianJM1 but I have grandchildren that come over and can't risk having that type of speaker. Too much is exposed....and kids are curious. LOL    
Need Recommendations for a pair of Speakers around $1,000
I have a few options with distance. We have hardwood floors and our furniture sits on small pads so they can be easily moved to vacuum. I can slide the small recliner to the center of the LR anywhere from 5' - 15' from the speakers. Otherwise th... 
Need Recommendations for a pair of Speakers around $1,000
I have an inexpensive pair of speakers in the BR that have AMT tweeters. The speakers aren't great but the top end is smooth so..... Any opinions on the Elac Carina BS243.4 which also have AMT tweeters and, on paper, a pretty good frequency range... 
Need Recommendations for a pair of Speakers around $1,000
I didn't think of it during my original post but .... We have two granddaughters with the oldest being just over 2 years old and something tall and narrow might not be the best choice for a while. We babysat this weekend. She doesn't touch any o... 
Need Recommendations for a pair of Speakers around $1,000
I checked and it seems the JBL sale seems like it's over but thank you for the head's up!  
Need Recommendations for a pair of Speakers around $1,000
Thanks for the input so far. I'm not against purchasing new or older speakers but rather considering and relaying what I've read, mostly hear on Audiogon. Yes, I have a large room to fill which is why I'm considering, among others, a pair of Her...