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Cartridge Upgrade for Rega P-25 Table
Thanks for the referral. I will give them a call. 
Cartridge Upgrade for Rega P-25 Table
I received and installed the Dynavector 17D3. I used a DB Systems protractor for the setup. It was challenging with the almost invisible cantilever on this cartridge. Bass and detail are much better than the Benz Micro MC-20E2 L that it replaced.T... 
Cartridge Upgrade for Rega P-25 Table
Mofi - I ordered a Dynavector 17D3. Will I need a spacer for the tonearm?Made an inquiry to the Heed importer and waiting to hear back.Thanks for your help.Jim Perry 
Cartridge Upgrade for Rega P-25 Table
Thanks Mofi. I will look for one of those. 
Cartridge Upgrade for Rega P-25 Table
Thanks for the info Naubil. I will see if that is someting my dealer can do and the cost. 
Cartridge Upgrade for Rega P-25 Table
Thanks for all of the input. I am still looking for a deal on a dynavector cartridge right now. 
Cartridge Upgrade for Rega P-25 Table
I have not upgraded the P-25 at all. I will look into the Cardas Blocks and arm rewiring. Based on the numbers below I will have $1349 (479+870) of upgrade plus trade value in the P-25.For another $250 I can buy a used VPI Scoutmaster currently on... 
Cartridge Upgrade for Rega P-25 Table
Thanks for your ideas Mofi. I have owned Dynavectors before so I was thinking about the 17D3. Have you used any of the Denon 103 or 304 cartridges? I looked at some other posts, including yours, and may do some upgrades on the Rega P-25. 
How do you tame a Denon DL-S1?
I have a fosgate phono preamp. Would that have enough gain (60 db) to use this cartridge? 
Subwoofer Suggestions
Thanks for your suggestion. 
phono preamps with a subsonic filter?
The Quicksilver has a subsonic filter. I think it soulds good too. 
Looking for the king of mini monitors under $1500
I have a pair of Proac Response 2. They image well. have great natural presentation of voices, and for a stand speaker the bass is great. I have has ls3/5a, other Proac, Linn, Acoustats and large floorstanders.I really like the Response 2. Also fr... 
What's the funniest song you ever heard?
You have to hear Patrick Sky - Songs That Made America Famous. Recorded in 1973 with a warning on the back: Despite redeeming social importance, this album should be approached with caution.Offensive and sick/funny songs like:1. Ramblin' Hunchback... 
Kenwood L Series Turntable information
Try this site. It has a lot of L-O7 information.http://www.l07d.com 
If you had $500 to spend, how would you spend it?
Take a look at the thread above. I recommend rubbing snake oil into the base of your SOTA. I used to have one and I found that a frequent and liberal application made it sound much better.Have a Happy New Year ;-).