jazzgene

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setting azimuth on VPI turntables
I use the Adjust + and it is not for setting azimuth to every LP you listen to. You use the test LP from Feickert and it measures crosstalk along with phase angle. VTA will make changes to the measurements as well on some cartridges. I find it a b... 
VTA adjustment for VPI 10.5 tonearm
I need to lower the 10.5i arm at the pivot a bit. With the VTA tower all the way down, my cartridge is still a tad high at the end.I see a set screw next to the pivot. Not sure what moves though. The actual column or the pivot itself? Want to make... 
Pc for Vpi motor
frogman,Not the sds, but the power cable for the sds, we're talking about. 
Audioquest King Cobra or Wireworld Equinox 6
And buying from authorised dealers aren't 100% either... There was an authorised dealer for Oyadie busted for selling counterfeits... 
Pc for Vpi motor
SDS would improve slightly, hmmm? I'll consider it. Nothing too fancy. 
Audioquest King Cobra or Wireworld Equinox 6
Yeah, they are made in China. 
Pc for Vpi motor
I was wondering if a after market PC will improve performance of the Aries 3 further? Anybody have upgraded the motor pc and heard improvements? 
RCA to XLR adapters?
I've found using transformers sound and work the best. I've tried Lundahls and Jensens. I use it for a balanced out on the linestage into the SE input of the power amp.The Jensen PI-2XR worked great and Lundahl 1544a sounded fine too. 
Best Cables for ARC gear
I found there is less sound difference with balanced than SE. Between my ARC preamp and ARC amp, I tried different ones including Mogami 2534s. The 2534s sounded better than Kimber and Cardas. Audience was better than 2534s and I have settled on O... 
Adjust+ Vs. Fozgometer For Azimuth Adjustment
I use Adjust + Pro. It has worked quite well for me. I have been able to take readings direct from the cartridge using a decent RME sound card. 
Anyone have any experience with the Tunami GPX-R ?
The difference you mention between GPX and GPX-R is interesting. It is the same exact cable. The only difference is the connectors. 
Audio Research service
My experience has been so-so. I recently purchased a VS60 and trying to speak to Calvin has been tedious at best. He's never available and I have to leave a message. Sometimes, he gets back to me and sometimes not. I ended up going to the ARC tech... 
Grado Statement 1
It sure is. I had tried Benz, Nagaoka, and Koetsu before. I really enjoy the Statement1. I just went over to Grado in Brooklyn one afternoon and picked it up. 
Grado Statement 1
I tried it at 100, 200, 1k, and 47k. For me, 47k sounded the best. Air and detail was better and the lower loading seemed to put a veil to the sound. 1k was okay but I still preferred 47k. 
Grado Statement 1
I have the Statement1. 47k sounds best to me.