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Lyra Atlas compared to Lyra Titan i
Swap time is less than a minute. Fore sure you've to adjust VTA, overhang, Azimuth,... but only using the headshell/cart for the first time. So first setup of each headshell/cartridge is about 10 minutes; swapping to "preadjusted" ones requires on... 
Brinkmann vs TW Acustic
If a 160 pds Vibraplane with another 100+ pds tt slides away putting additional 0.2 pds on it, you have a serious problem with your total setup. Maybe that's also the reason why 200g records sound different from 180grs ;) 
FR 64s comparison Ikeda.
Had both at same time and kept the FR64s. Ikeda was ok; heard many poorer stuff but is not the same league as FR.Marco 
Lyra Titan: Stylus broken during shipping
Jfrech, I already have a Titan i in since more than 2 yrs in my setup and I love it. This one I wanted to buy for my second tonearm. Best, Marco 
Lyra Titan: Stylus broken during shipping
Dear all, started this thread just to get a technical answer whether this could be a transport damage and not for dealer bashing.The dealer offered me to today to send back the system and I will receive a full refund. Really good service although ... 
Lyra Titan: Stylus broken during shipping
To move the discussion in the right direction: System was purchased by a local dealer who got it from the official local distributor. No customs were involved in our deal.Started the discussion just to get a technical advice whether such a damage ... 
Lyra Titan: Stylus broken during shipping
Thanks for your answers. Looking foreward to his statement when Business reopens tomorrow. 
Reimyo DAP 777 Mk 1 or Mk 2 deep bass ability
Think about buying a 777; there a several in the sales area. Does anybody know if the PS will work in a 230V european system? many thanks, Marco 
Stand out phono stages
Hi Andromeda, Lamm posted on audiomarkt is my one. Will sell it for an upgrade to the Omnigon. Mods let it sound cleaner and more detailed. 
Uni-Protractor Set tonearm alignment
Oh, first ones are already delivered. A few more infos about the results and how it works pls. 
Stand out phono stages
Thuchan is right. Lamm is quite hard to beat after doing some small modifications end spending a fine matched quad WE's 417A. Rgds, Marco 
Uni-Protractor Set tonearm alignment
Congrats, fancywork! Look forward to adjust my system with this tool. Think first sets will be delivered next week. 
SME V and Te Kaitora Rua
Had the SMEV/TKR for a while. Cartridge is good matching with the arm. For sure not the best combination of the world but one of the best cartridges for SME. Cheers,Marco 
Turntable Motor
What are you looking for? Motor only or with cabinet, ps and motor control? Complete systems you can purchase e.g. from Scheu or TW Acustic:http://www.scheu-analogue.com/en/zubehoer.htm 
MONO cartridges
Hi Syntax,can send you my Airy-3X Mono if you want to try a Mono cart on your FR64s. Bye,Marco