jperry

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what are some of best tonearms you own or experience with.
The Basis Vector 3 which I owned was a great tonearm. I really made me aware of the importance of high quality tonearm.The current tonearm on my Garrard 301 is an Ikeda IT 407 CR-1. A great match with low compliance cartridges in particular Ikeda ... 
Substantial Upgrade
Nice upgrade and happy to hear how pleased you are with your selection.Best regards,Jim Perry 
Rega P9 US to UK
I don't have technical guidance, but you should contact Rega for that help.My suggestion is to buy a UK/European model. 
New to analog
I would buy from a local dealer. The dealer might have a trade-in that would allow some additional value to you.If they don't have a TT you want to buy, get that on-line and buy the cartridge locally so the dealer can set it up for you. Get a chea... 
Review of the SMARTractor and SMARTstylus
I have something similar. Put it on the side without the fingerlift to see if the headshell is level. I think the price on this is high. You can find similar items for less on-line"Now for the SMARTstylus. This is just a piece of plexy with four s... 
What ever happened to....
Thanks for your comment on something you don't own and haven't heard.mijostyn3,456 postsHomeopathic garbage. One of the reasons I would never buy a VPI product  
Schiit - shipments stopped?
As you can see from the older thread below, sometimes Schiit does not ship as quickly as you think your Schiit should ship. Others in this thread indicated they got their Schiit pronto. If you can’t get your Schiit quick enough to make you happy y... 
re-tipping Dynavector17D?
Thanks for the update, Very interesting 
What is the Silliest Accessory You Have Ever Seen.
Thanks for the update. Now I understand the value of your comments. 
What is the Silliest Accessory You Have Ever Seen.
+1daveyf1,966 postsSo many naysayers on this thread....question is how many of them have actually heard what the Shakti Hallograph’s can do and have had them in their system? My bet...none of them..:0(I don't have any problem with folk who have ... 
What is the Silliest Accessory You Have Ever Seen.
Have you heard these in your system?"mijostyn OP1+ syntax :-))))daveyf, did you actually buy those things? They are a complete and total rip off. They do not do a darn thing to improve the sound of a modern Hi Fi and probably make it worse rattl... 
What is the Silliest Accessory You Have Ever Seen.
The real scam that goes on is people commenting on products they have not heard. 
Better Amp for Cornwall IV's...
You want something really quiet with sensitivity that high. I would suggest a Luxman integrated, or their old MB-3045 amps which are very quiet 
MC275 pair vs single with sensitive speakers
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re-tipping Dynavector17D?
I don't know whether it is possible to insert a new diamond in the square cut hole, but it sounds very difficult.You should ask how he plans to effect the repair. He is the only person that can answer your question about his planned repair metho...