jsman

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300b amps bettering the midrange of the Cary 300b
To be honest I have not heard it, BTW a Cary amp was my first choice when I was looking at amps. I could not find what I wanted at the time I was looking and ran out of patience, also I read of couple of things that steered me away. 
300b amps bettering the midrange of the Cary 300b
I also think that the Sophia is hard to beat. 
Tape Project Tapes
Ken I agree pretty much with all you said, I am replying because I have a few decks and like tape as well. I think the TP is a great service for all who care to get involved. 
Tape Project Tapes
French Fries that may be a possiblity after I get my tapes, I could copy from one deck to another. 
Arm lift options beside Stylift
Dkzzz can you post some pic's of yours? 
More on VPI Anti-Skate
I have a Scoutmaster/JMW-9 and have not been using the A.S. Any chance I am messing up my cartridge? The cartridge was installed by VPI using their o-scope. 
VPI anti-skate device
Steve I have a Scoutmaster with the add on device which I have yet to use, as Stringreen has stated the wire will wear out that is when I will start to use the add on anti-skate device. 
Sonny Rollins
Does anyone have list of where he will be playing? 
How many People own Working Reel to Reel Decks?
I feel the Revox is a little warmer sounding than the Otari, but I also feel the Otari is more accurate. 
How many People own Working Reel to Reel Decks?
I have 3 decks, Revox B77 MKII, Sony TC 765, and an Otari MX 5050 BII-2. I mostly listen to pre-recorded tapes and will make my own recordings as well. 
Blue Note 45rpm reissue
I have got a warped Horace Parlan, anyone else get a warped LP? 
What are the High, Medium output MC top contenders
I use a Dyna 20X S.V. 1.0mv output without any gain problems. 
Hope this helps someone with RFI problems
I have a similar problem with my system, I can hear a radio talk show during the daytime when I play vinyl. It is pretty quiet until I touch the tone arm of my TT, then it gets louder until I release the tone arm. I do not hear it at night time, c... 
Luxman tables
I have a PD 264 with the auto lift, nice sounding TT for what it is. It is in my vintage system where it will stay. 
Reel 2 Reel
Well as luck would have it I was looking for a new deck, and ran into a Sony TC-765 for $50.00. No way I could pass it up, It is in excellent condition only needing a screw for the pinch roller. I have not decided if I am going to keep it or not, ...