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Cartridge recommendations for Thorens BTD 12s arm???
@petg60  With SPU cartridges,how would I use it with my arm as the Thorens BTD12s has a unique pin plug designed before the "universal" mount?  
Cartridge recommendations for Thorens BTD 12s arm???
@solypsa Thanks ,the Decca's were on my radar, but would kinda like to hear one first. Also wondered about possibilities when one would have to retip on those.  
Cartridge recommendations for Thorens BTD 12s arm???
@petg60  Thanks, Those are both great suggestions. I have a friend who is an Ortofon dealer, I will inquire. Have you used the Bloom personally? Have been curious about it as well.  
Cartridge recommendations for Thorens BTD 12s arm???
@mijostyn  Thanks, I am sure that the Anna is amazing and thanks for the tip about it being discontinued, but even with the best deal imaginable ,it will probably be out of my price range.  
Cartridge recommendations for Thorens BTD 12s arm???
@jasonbourne52 Thanks, very true that Koetsu is expensive, but the reason for consideration is it seems ,in theory, to meet the criteria for use with a heavier arm like the Thorens. Most cartridges( including the Hana,i think ) are designed for th... 
New Koetsu on Ebay from Japan???
Thanks you guys this has been helpful. Did anyone ever get slammed with a heavy customs duty charge?  
HELP! Looking for a Grace G 727 Headshell or an off brand equivalent???
Thanks @narrowfellow   
ProAc Response 2.5 Vs. Spendor SP1
@jperry and all who were kind enough to respond to my post: Thanks for all your help regarding my Proac purchase.So they have been here for a few days and they are marvelous! Not too bright at all and not thin as they sounded in the former owner s... 
ProAc Response 2.5 Vs. Spendor SP1
I spoke with John Rutan at Audio Connections. I had met him through other audio friends and he is a great guy and very knowledgeable. 
ProAc Response 2.5 Vs. Spendor SP1
Thanks Jim,will do. 
ProAc Response 2.5 Vs. Spendor SP1
@glennewdick  Yes,bright and lean compaired to my Spendors. I think my electronics are much better and my room is awesome,possibly my best asset. I am going to give it a try. 
ProAc Response 2.5 Vs. Spendor SP1
No Toe in small room. 
ProAc Response 2.5 Vs. Spendor SP1
Wow,I heard them and they are really different than my Spendors! The guy was driving them with a Conrad Johnson pre and 2 El 34 Monoblocks putting out 40w a side. Plenty of volume for sure and plenty of bass,but much brighter than my Spendors. The... 
ProAc Response 2.5 Vs. Spendor SP1
Thanks JPerry ,I did. 
ProAc Response 2.5 Vs. Spendor SP1
Thanks,guys I will listen to them. From what I read 60w per side of tube power should be enough for them, Yes?