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Transport Recommendations
MELCO D100 is best for ripping and transport with USB out.  
Dynavector DV501 with a Grado?
Statement3 not signature. I hate the new names. Ok, headshell combo is 20.5 grams. No hum. (LO) but fighting antiskate. About 1.7g VTF and only played for an hour. Sounds like I expected. I think it will open up. I'll post again when and if it cha... 
Dynavector DV501 with a Grado?
Grado Signature3 came yesterday and the weight is11.15 grams. The screws weigh 1.2 grams. I mounted it on one of my DV headshells and combined weight 26.75 grams. I thought it might work. In reality, my stock sub-weight is too light. I can achieve... 
Dynavector DV501 with a Grado?
It looks as though the cart is screwed down from the top. My Orsonic screws from the bottom.  
Dynavector DV501 with a Grado?
I was wrong. I got home, took the AT1000 off and found slotted, not two holes as I remembered. 11.6 grams is what I measured. The Orsonic on the other hand does not look as though it can be used at all with a top threaded cart. Teach me to post fr... 
Dynavector DV501 with a Grado?
I know what the web site says but Mr Chen at Grado told me 12 today. When it comes I will, weigh it. BT  
Dynavector DV501 with a Grado?
I moved up to the Statement3 today. I don't have it yet but was told it is 12 grams. I am still unsure what headshell to use with this. I would like to continue using the small sub weight on the 501 so it's easier to change carts around. The Dynav... 
Dynavector DV501 with a Grado?
I mounted this arm to the Thorens in 1992 for a reference of getting old. I have only once had to use the heavier counterweight. Most of my carts and headshells are matched within a few tenths so I don't have to fiddle with the counterweight. The ...