jperry

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Basis Vector 4 arm question
You can also buy damping fluid directly from Basis. Just send them an e-mail. 
MC Phono preamp gains
You could get an Aesthetix Rhea. It supports 3 inputs for phono, all individually adjustable. 
REGEN by UPTONE AUDIO
It would be nice if you would explain what it is that are touting. 
what speaker new or used for 5k?
If you can get a home trial, I recommend you try a set of Nordost Sort Kones under your speakers. 
Keep it clean...
There was a layer of what I can only describe as grit or glaze that was removed from my system, increasing the overall clarity.Easily audible, but more difficult to describe. If you can try one you should. I don't recommend buying blind unless you... 
Keep it clean...
I am currently (no pun intended) using an Isotek Sigmas GII.All I can say is it was a surprise to me too. I would be interested in hearing your observations if you replaced your P3 with an Isotek. 
Keep it clean...
Try Isotek. I replaced my P5 with one and it was an improvement. One I did not expect. PS regenerators are great for video systems 
Anyone using an HRS platform with VPI Scoutmaster?
I meant to say if I were choosing between the Vibraplane and Symposium I would purchase the Vibraplane first, and use it with the maple platform. Then you can consider whether to add the Symposium Platform.Also to clarify from the Symposium websit... 
Anyone using an HRS platform with VPI Scoutmaster?
The HRS absorbs and diminishes vibration from your turntable according to their information from their website.The Vibraplane prevents outside vibration from interfering with the performance of your turntable.They do different things. I would use ... 
Anyone using an HRS platform with VPI Scoutmaster?
I would place the Symposium Ultra under your turntable on on top of a Vibraplane. I have my SME sitting on Nordost Sort Kone TC on top of a Vibraplane.Both the Vibraplane and the Nordost Sort Kones made an improvement. 
Anyone using an HRS platform with VPI Scoutmaster?
I have not tried anything else, but I did extensive reading, and selected the Vibraplane over the Minus K because leveling is easier. The other alternatives were out of my price range at over $10k. I have a manual Vibraplane which you inflate with... 
Anyone using an HRS platform with VPI Scoutmaster?
I think you should consider using a Vibraplane. I have one under my turntable and it made a big positive change. 
Phono amps or stages for high-output cartridges?
Use the low gain setting on an Aesthethix Rhea. 
Favorite phono stage in the $500-$800 range?
"04-10-15: PlatoDefinitely the Ray Samuels F-117 Nighthawk battery powered unit."+1 on this suggestion. They appear used on Audiogon occasionally. Very quiet. I owned one and recently sold it to a friend who is very pleased. I upgraded to somethin... 
Aesthetix vs. Allnic vs. ARC ph7
"AnalogluvrSbrown just to clarify the rhea I AB'd against the Herron had a premium Jim mcshane tubeset in it."What is "a premium Jim mcshane tubeset"? What tubes are in this?Thanks.