jperry

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Lifetime Roon is a go - alternative to Roon Nucleus
Buy an Innous Zen mini. Storage, Roon core and DAC in one box. 
Swiss cables
I have heard them, and they sound very neutral (no pun intended) Link to a review below.https://www.monoandstereo.com/2013/11/swisscables-cables-review.html 
How the hell do you select a tube?
Try a google search. They are out there available for purchase.https://www.tubemonger.com/MP_MINT_NOS_Tungsram_PCC88_Jan_Feb_MAR1971_Hungary_p/756.htm 
Tub rolling
It is easier to roll a tub if you put it on its side, but still difficult to make it roll straight. 
Upgrade my tone arm?
The Ortofon RS-309D is a very good tonearm. That being said I just upgraded to an Ikeda IT 407 CR1. It was a distinct upgrade from the Ortofon. Currently using it on my Garrard 301 in a Woodsong plinth with an Ikeda cartridge.I have not owned a Tr... 
Think fast: What would you take?
Wife and dogs. 
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