jperry

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Cartridge options going forward
You should post your system or at least turntable, tonearm and phono preamp. That will hopefully result in better input.Lyra was not my cup of tea. I recommend you hear an EMT cartridge. I think they offer great sound as well as great value. 
DL-103 + A23 SUT + Pro-Ject Tube Box DS = ?
Reading reviews is interesting, but reviewers all have their own value rating system, which makes for a difficult comparison.Is the least expensive Class A as good or better then the most expensive Class B? Unless you have heard it in you system, ... 
Sam here and l just made a new discovry.
It is apparent that Sam already knows this.tablejockey1,583 postsFreshly dried psilocybin is still best.  
l want to build a solid wood turntable
Well let's face it @guitarsam is like @kenjit, but with psychedelic drugs 
l want to build a solid wood turntable
You need to look at at the Miyajima  cartridges. They are forward thinkers using cactus needles, which are considered wood, as a material for the cantilever.What are you thinking of using as a stylus material for your all wood turntable? Ironwood ... 
l want to build a solid wood turntable
Go for it!!!!!!!!!!!! 
Springs under turntable
Interesting discussion on damping and isolation. I am going to buy some Nobusound springs to experiment with on some components Currently my Garrard 301 plinth is on Nordost SortFut footers and sits on a Vibraplane. The combination of the SortFut ... 
MM phono preamplifier
@three_easy_paymentsorks fine with cartridges in the .5 mv range and the right SUT 
MM phono preamplifier
Leben makes a MM only phono preamp. Most use it with a SUThttps://lebenhifi.com/products/rs30eq.html  
What's the deal with Vintage Tube Service?
redwoodaudio "I don't really use checks much anymore. I guess I really didn't understand how he operated and took payments. I gave him CC# info and had to call him like five times to actually do the transaction. I should have just mailed him a c... 
What's the deal with Vintage Tube Service?
Whenever I ordered I called Andy, he told me the price then mail my tubes after he received the check. Sometimes he may have had to check stock, after that he called me back and gave me options and the price. I mailed a check and he mailed the tub... 
Tubed Preamp recommendations?
Save some more money and get an Aesthetix Calypso 
AT-ART9XI Cartridge - Reduced Compliance
I think it would be fine but look here if you want more tools for measurementhttps://www.vinylengine.com/tools.shtml  
New In 2020
Shelby Lynne's new record. Available for about $12.50. Sounds great and the clear vinyl is a cool lookhttps://www.discogs.com/Shelby-Lynne-Shelby-Lynne/release/15131287 Thanks for the heads up on the new Kathleen Edwards album. I have two prior... 
Sophia Pfister "Birdcage"
@slaw Thanks. Listened to a sample and orderedJim Perry