invictus005

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Recent retip(canti also) Dude where did my soundstage width go
It will never sound the same. Honestly I just don't get the act of changing out the cantilever and stylus to something else. Once the cartridge wears out, replace it with another one, unless it has a replaceable stylus.If one can afford expensive ... 
Which pickup do I sell, which do I keep?
Whatever you do, keep the SME V. 
SME Tonearms of Canada - Alfred and Company that sell new and refurbish SME
Only buy from his eBay listings as they are listed as new sealed in box with full warranty. If they come in any other condition, you'll have PayPal and eBay to help you with the return process. You'll be 100% protected. Once you get the tonearm, v... 
Phono Preamps with "balls" ?
0.25mV Denon 103R with 54dB ARC PH-3 will have zero proverbial balls. 
Phono Preamps with "balls" ?
We can also add Pass Labs XP-15 and XP-25 to the list. 
Michell Engineering TT users; Orbe or Gyro why Excellent over all of the rest?
Either an SME 309, or IV. Do that table justice. Stay away from SME V tonearms on eBay from Hong Kong. They are fake. 
Phono Preamps with "balls" ?
Let me just start by saying that most phono preamplifiers out there are just simply terrible. It's the hardest component to get right. What I found to sound good:Parasound JC3Micromega MyGroovGoldmund PH7 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
Just get a belt driven SME Model 20. It sounds better than any of these. And it's built better. 
Michell Engineering TT users; Orbe or Gyro why Excellent over all of the rest?
Michell doesn't do a lot of advertisement/reviews because they have an insanely incredible product, which allowed them to survive via word of mouth for decades.The Gyro SE is a timeless work of art and a statement piece. Superb craftsmanship, fit ... 
I'd like to hear recommendations for Turntables under $5,000
Michell Orbe is a fantastic turntable. 
I'd like to hear recommendations for Turntables under $5,000
@tzh21y I’m running an SME 309 on my Gyro SE and will transfer it to the SME Model 10, whenever I finally get it at the end of this month hopefully.I have a client who is using an SME V on the Gyro SE. Both tonearms sound incredible and are a sigh... 
I'd like to hear recommendations for Turntables under $5,000
SME Model 10Michell Gyro SEBest of the best at just about any price. 
My Feelings — and, Incidentally, the iFi Audio iPhono2
Chinese junk. Stay as far away from it as you can. Write it off as a loss. Toss it into the trash. And get a phono preamp from a real company. 
Simaudio MOON 610LP with Lyra Kleos
With a step up transformer, you will take a significant hit in sound quality. 
SME IV Tonearm and Warped Records
@snackeyp Your tonearm is set up incorrectly.