jperry

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Moving from CD to analog
Get a Basis 2200 signature with a Basis Vector arm, Shelter cartridge. The Basis line is upgradable and their midrange table/arm combination is great. Select a phono preamp, get a record cleaner, buy some records and you are good to go. 
Rogue Owners Unite
The remote features on all Rogue products are minimal. Volume and maybe mute. Looks like both of the units you are considering only have volume control on the remote. Hope this helps. I suggest calling after the NY show and asking about the price ... 
Best bookshelf w/ ribbon tweeter under $2000
Look for a pair if Red Rose monitors 
ProAc Tablette Anniversary or LSA1 Statement??
I have not heard the LSA, but I have heard the Proac Anniversery on many occasions. It is a very special speaker with extraordinary imaging. Vocals are very realistic. Hope this is of some help to you. 
New Soundbar... Dirty word
I used to have a ZVOX and I liked it 
How good does a TT have to be for a good cartridge
One thing I discovered recently that suprised me was how much difference a tonearm makes. I have a Basis 2000 turntable that came with a Basis modified Rega arm.I recently replaced the Rega arm with a Basis Vector 3 arm and the improvement was stu... 
Harbeth Speakers
Per Alan Shaw:Harbeth speakers will work with any normal grade, audiophile or regular grade amplifier that is performing within its original specification. They will work better with a really good amp, but they will work well with even a modest hi... 
Speakers that can be placed close to the back wall
Linn speakers work well near walls. 
Rogue Owners Unite
Thanks for the prompt response Rmar. I should have mentioned mine is a line only preamp. I will contact Mark about buying a set of the NOS Sylvania tubes. I am using NOS GE 6SN& tubes now. 
Best Bookshelf speaker 1300.00 budget
Proac Response 2. The original front ported model, not the rear ported 2s. The front port allows more flexible placement in a small room. Available for under $1,300, and sometimes under $1,000 used. Check the reviews. 
How to identify a Graham tonearm
You should contact Basis. A.J. Conti is a great guy and will be helpful. If you need to alter your Basis table I would send it to Basis unless he advises otherwise.I installed a Basis Vector 3 arm on my table and it made a huge improvement. It did... 
Rogue Owners Unite
Rmar, what tubes are you using in your Rogue 99? Also what gain setting do you use. 
Parallel? How do you set the VTA?
Actusreus, you start with a new deck of cards and insert as many as necessary on top of the record so they stack up and are close to the arm. A bit easier to see if you are parallel to the bottom of the arm when the distance between the top card a... 
Parallel? How do you set the VTA?
Thanks Stringreen. I forgot to mention the deck of playing cards does not work very well on a tapered arm. On a non-tapered arm it gets you very close and you can adjust by ear after that. I think parallel is a good place to start. 
Parallel? How do you set the VTA?
I use a deck of playing cards.