helomech
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| My final table , hopefully ! I recently returned a new VPI Classic 1. Mine arrived with scratches all over the platter, which I was prepared to live with due to the nature of the soft aluminum. Unfortunately, the motor was quite loud (I could hear it running when standing acr... | |
| Tube Amp vs Solid State Amp HELP You might try ordering a couple of "inexpensive" integrateds from a site like Music Direct, which will allow you to audition them with your gear and return them if they don't work for you. Though I'm not sure if the customer has to pay for return ... | |
| Tube Amp vs Solid State Amp HELP I've been curious about the following amp. Maybe someone here has tried one.http://www.monoprice.com/mobile/product/details/13194?maincategoryid=109&categoryid=10919&su...=I believe they are basically a knockoff of a more expensive brand, ... | |
| Upgrade Opinions, Thorens vs VPI Thanks to everyone here for the advice and insight. I'll report back after I've had some time with my Classic. | |
| Upgrade Opinions, Thorens vs VPI The most appealing aspect of the SoundSmith carts is the relatively low cost of retipping vs MCs. I've noticed cartridge prices are skyrocketing. Many carts cost 20% more than at this time last year. | |
| Upgrade Opinions, Thorens vs VPI Thanks tablejockey, The classic Signature was over my budget. I'm now considering a Soundsmith Carmen or Grado Sonata2 which would work with my current phono stage. | |
| Ortofon Red on Thorens TP16 tonearm The Shure M97xe with Jico SAS stylus is great with the TP16. The body of the cart required some minor filing along the screw recesses to achieve the arc alignment. It tracks everything with ease and once broken in, (about 50 hours) it sings. | |
| Upgrade Opinions, Thorens vs VPI Thank you Mat, that's good to know. Haven't taken delivery of the table yet, can't wait to get it spinning.Tablejockey,What kind of phono stage are you using? | |
| Upgrade Opinions, Thorens vs VPI Tablejockey,I think the Classic version I ordered has the DC controlled motor you mentioned earlier, so I won't be able to use a Phoenix, though apparently VPI makes something called an ADS speed controller that will work. It's not cheap. I've not... | |
| Upgrade Opinions, Thorens vs VPI I don't imagine the Classic will be sent back, but I think I'll likely keep the Thorens anyway and eventually it will get the Jelco arm, and end up in my second system. The Thorens paired well with my Epos Epics and Yamaha amp. My Pioneer will lik... | |
| Upgrade Opinions, Thorens vs VPI Thanks Mat! | |
| The most transparent speaker cable I recommend trying some Monoprice 12 gauge. Use some crimp on gold plated spades for the terminations and you might be surprised at how they compare to these alleged super cable brands. | |
| Upgrade Opinions, Thorens vs VPI I finally took the plunge on a VPI classic 1 SE in the walnut finish.Music Direct has them on clearance and I think it's a good deal at only $300 over a new Scout.I really like everything I've read about the Acoustic Signature Wow XL. I almost bou... | |
| Shopping for an integrated, advice s'il vous plait. Class D amps are not "digital." | |
| Shopping for an integrated, advice s'il vous plait. Can't go wrong with the Yamaha IMO |