jaym759

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I need some turntable guidance
mijostyn I have been following several of your threads on forums concerning turntables and actually based my current purchases on your knowledge and information, eg., SOTA and Kuzma 4 point. I have not decided on a cartridge as yet though. However... 
garrard vs clearaudio innovation
Mijostyn what cartridge are you using on your SOTA and Kuzma? 
Turntable/Tonearm choices
to     mijostyn:   thanks for your experience with these turntables/tonearms. Very helpful. BTW do I see correctly that you use a 4 point on a SOTA. If so, what are your experiences with this set-up and what cartridge would you recommend with your... 
Herron VTPH-2A Phono Preamp....anyone familiar?
Why is this discussion of 9-18-2018 showing up now? 
Jazz for aficionados
Has anyone listened to Yusef Lateef Eastern Sounds "Love Theme from Spartacus" or Dizzy Gillespie "On the French Rivera" No More Blues? Your impressions! 
Jazz for aficionados
To acman3,  You have excellent taste! and thank you for your response. jmw759. I fell in love with these musicians and albums, tracks when I was in high school...the 60s and have stood the test of time as far as I'm concerned. 
Jazz for aficionados
As they say there's no accounting for taste!! Here are the greatest ever:Miles Davis Kinda BlueJohn Coltrane My Favorite ThingsArt Blakey Its Only a Paper MoonYusef Lateef Love Theme from SpartacusDizzy Gillespie On the French RiveriaErroll Garner... 
For those of us over 60..
Since 1961 it has been John Coltrane My Favorite Things, Miles Davis Kind of Blue, then 1964 Dylan. I’m in my early 70s 
I need your help. I have an ARC Ref 3, ARC 110, Vandersteen 5As, but no turntable.
So far by way of f/u I have decided to go with Manley Steelhead Cinook...Thanks to fsonicsmith for the recommendation! Still sorting out the TT et al. Not a fan of Merrill’s 101.3 from a visual standpoint so any more recommendations greatly apprec... 
I need your help. I have an ARC Ref 3, ARC 110, Vandersteen 5As, but no turntable.
Nkonor who is Ralph? 
I need your help. I have an ARC Ref 3, ARC 110, Vandersteen 5As, but no turntable.
Again muchas gracias to Everyone My excitement is gaining by each response. To answer on my budget I was hoping to bring it in at around 10-12k for TT, arm, cartridge and phono 
I need your help. I have an ARC Ref 3, ARC 110, Vandersteen 5As, but no turntable.
This is fantastic, getting so much info. While I am finding fsonicsmith particularly helpful, all responses are greatly appreciated and helpful...I have a lot to learn but this discussion is increasing my appetite for making choices that will hope... 
I need your help. I have an ARC Ref 3, ARC 110, Vandersteen 5As, but no turntable.
Again thanks to ALL of you for responding to my question. I am getting quite an education and hopefully make some better choices going forward. I will be having help setting up the table from a local pro and learn more from him so that I can manag... 
I need your help. I have an ARC Ref 3, ARC 110, Vandersteen 5As, but no turntable.
Fsonicsmith very helpful so thanks for your time I will likely go with your suggestions but for tone arm and cartridge Thanks to all for your valuable insights Greatly appreciated JMW 
Help me pick a phono, pre and cart
I have a pair of Vandersteen 5As, ARC Ref 3 preamp, ARC Ref 100 amp and am now ready to get a turntable,etc. My preamp does not have phono stage...so any suggestions about best way to complete my analog system will be greatly appreciated.