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Difference between Audio Research PH3 and ref
I like the above comparrisons. To me the RHea and espcially sig version make the PH7 sound tame. 
Powerful Tube Amp for SF Strads?
What about a pair of CJ LP140s or push the boat out further with a pair of LP275s? 
What do defective phono tubes sound like?
Try changing all tubes. If it clears go thu them one by one.Regards. 
Audio Research PH-7
I found the Rhea to be much better in my system. More colorful and faster. 
First used turntable +- $20,000. Any suggestions?
Haven't read all the threads but looks like no one has suggested an SME. Is that cos it is brit rather than yank? Just wondered. 
Moldy L' Art du Son?
I mixed a gallon with pure water and store it in the water bottle and in a fridge - cold and dark. Its nearly a year now and no sign of any mold. I've used just under a half during this time. It gets used with the excellent Loricraft PRC 3. Result... 
Duelund Capacitors??
Are you using them in crossovers or as couling capacitors in amps? 
Which arm best for SME30-2?
Yes I have the new supply. The SME V arm is wired in 7 strand silver at the factory. I think its van den hull. The wiring is an upgrade at time of order. Arm to phono is LFD Siver Scorpion. Pure Silver.Thanks for the interest. I'm told by a reliab... 
Which arm best for SME30-2?
Pcosta.Very useful. Thanks again. Any other comments? 
Which arm best for SME30-2?
Pcosta "The Tri-planar is a very nice arm and did some very good thing while I had it. A trade off compared to the SME V." Can you give little more info on the trade off? Ie the differences in sound.Thanks 
Which arm best for SME30-2?
Rgurney - "The SME table and arm have great 'synergy'. A personal preference in the end."Thanks for this. I have often wondered because of all the diatribe about this or that arm being "better" than the SME V, and I've thought OK Maybee a Phantom ... 
Which arm best for SME30-2?
Thanks for the response guys. It is early days yet so I am wtching the discussion with great interest. 
A Newbie's First Week Impressions -- Vinyl Rules
I use a loricraft prc3. It is a miracle worker often restoring old records to new condition. It cannot of course remove scratches but often what seems to be a scratch turns out to be dirt. The machine was bought new and cost £1200! However if you ... 
Mounting of a tonearm.
You might have a worn stylus?I use a koetsu blue onyx an sme 5. It has an eliptical stylus, all the top koetsus do as far as I can understand.I dont have these probles but some older (70s or earlier can occaisonally show some IGD. The only ones I'... 
Koetsu Urushi+SMEV anti skating setting help
Hi AgondgdI use a very small amount of damping fluid. Run without first and see how it sounds...I don't think the difference is huge.. If you like the undamped sound then stay with it unless you feel it is too lively.Regardsjskg