jperry

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good hifi store in Bay Area
best buy sells B&W and Marantz 
Phono Preamp Gain
Go to vinylengine.com and use the tools there to calculate gain requirements. 
New TT, current Clearaudio...
They are a direct order from Audiomods. Another alternative is Origin Live which may also be a Rega drop in replacement. You could check with a dealer on this. 
Luxman MT-88 Step up transformer pairing
Your cartridge will be fine into the MC input on your Luxman integrated. No need for a SUT. 
New TT, current Clearaudio...
I thought you had a budget of $1,000 - $1,500. The most expensive Audiomods is about $1,000 
New TT, current Clearaudio...
... and it will not improve the rest of the arm. Take a look at an Audiomods 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Melody GardotĀ  "Currency of Man" 
New TT, current Clearaudio...
@audiojanĀ I would be interested in hearing about your results if you upgrade the tonearm.Best Regards,Jim Perry 
New TT, current Clearaudio...
One of the best upgrades I made was changing out a Rega arm on a Basis turntable for a Basis Vecror arm 
New TT, current Clearaudio...
Replace your tonearm with a drop in replacement. An upgrade from Clearaudio, Origin Live, Audiomods or a used Basis Vector (if it fits).You should also put your turntable on a Symposium shelf, or something similar. 
Any Tekton users in UK???
Tectonic sells direct with a return policy. There is no distributor anywhere. 
Where's the love for my RP-10 and Apheta 2?
I would not spend time or money on a digital front end if you "listen to CD's when I have less than an hour, and for when I work out".I would focus on my analog front end. Rega makes a good turntable and you have their best. Changing to a idler,... 
Headshell mounted cartrige storage/protection
Search in ebay:EMJ cartridge keeper Nice looking storage for multiple cartridges 
People That Have Upgraded From Harbeth 30.1s....
Proac D-40r 
Catastrophic Accident! What To Do!?
FWIW I am on a program to downsize my system to components I can pick up and handle without extreme exertion. I am not planning to reduce the quality of reproduction, just the weight and size of the components. Sold my 80 lbs stereo amp and now ow...