jperry

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I finally purchased a new Integrated Amp
I think that is great. What did you buy?  
SPEC+ Analog Disc Sheet AP-UD1 TT mat anyone else have this?
I used one on my Garrard 301 with excellent results  
Turntable Identification
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Phono Stage upgrade to complement Dohmann Helix One Mk 2
  holmz It sounds better. Have you heard it and compared? I have.  
Phono Stage upgrade to complement Dohmann Helix One Mk 2
You can likely have the Classic Phono customized. If not you can run a SUT into the MM phono. The Nagra Classic replaced the VPS in 2020 and is better than the VPS, which it replaced. If Nagra releases a HD Phono, which seems likely given they ju... 
Phono Stage upgrade to complement Dohmann Helix One Mk 2
You should put the Nagra Classic Phono on your audition list. I have heard they may be producing a High Definition Phono, which you may also want to consider. https://www.nagraaudio.com/product/nagra-classic-phono/  
Is a Garrard 401 or 301 "accurate"??
I would just keep the Garrard. I have a 301 in a Woodsong plinth with an upgraded pulley, idler wheel and a Shindo bearing and platter. Some modern turntables may do some things better, but it will be difficult to exceed the overall sound.  
Art Pepper fans out there?
A big +1 on that. One of my favorites too whart 2,523 posts 04-18-2022 at 06:19pm  Love the 1978? version of "Patricia" on Art Pepper Today with Cecil McBee, whose work during that period is amazing.  
Anyone near Bergen County NJ have a pair of Tekton speakers I could listen to?
You should order a pair and listen at home as suggested by the manufacturer of the speakers. You could invite Elliot to your house, so he can listen too. See below from their website: Where can I audition the speakers? Our current business model... 
Warm, rich, smooth, 3d tube integrated amp, budget $6000
Line Magnetic would be a good pick for that sound signature depending on your power needs. Some of them, especially the high powered SET amps, generate quite a bit of heat.  
Finally, I´ve got the Proac D48R speakers !!!
Congrats on your D-48 r speakers. I have owned a lot of ProAc models in the past and now own the D-40r.    
VPI H-16.5 record cleaning machine power failure
Audio Aficionado has a dedicated VPI forum that may be helpful    
VPI H-16.5 record cleaning machine power failure
I don’t know what is wrong with your VPI record cleaner, but I have had the same model for over 10 years and it has always worked perfectly. You should contact VPI, and if you haven't check for troubleshooting tips in the manual. I would post th... 
From Benz to?
  +1   fjn04 1,487 posts 03-23-2022 at 05:24pm  Don't overlook...EMT and My Sonic Lab. If the latter, you would want to consider the gold body carts. There is some info as to the differences on the MO-FI site. I have the TSD 75, and the Hype... 
Deals at Axpona on amps
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