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jtsnead

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Opinion on SME 15
Here is my story. I had a VPI Prime which I liked by I hated the arm. I wanted a table around the price of the prime and since I had a scout 2 before which i did not like the jmw metal arm either so i went with a linear tracker Trans Fi Terminator... 
New Feikert Volare
Yes sounded excellent with the arm and the cartridge that came with itIf you are in the DC Metro area my friend Russ is a dealer and I set up the cartridge that came with it for him. PM me and I will give you his info, not sure if I can pot it here 
Linear tracking turntables, whatever happened?
Dave made a base for my Terminator when I had it I since have moved on. Thanks again Dave 
Baltimore MD
@azazello nice 
Nottingham Spacedeck vs Rega Planar 8 vs Technics SL1200G
I use a funk firm mat it came with some sticky clear double sided tape in little circles at 4 spots that do not hold the mat down real tight I can remove it easily, I think they are there to keep it from slipping. Does the Oracle have a complete c... 
Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other???
@plga same here one up's rev d on the way  
Linear tracking turntables, whatever happened?
Bergman is one manufacture that makes high quality tables another is Pre Audio http://www.charismaaudio.com/?page_id=3783 
Matching phono section with either cartridge or turntable.
No it doesn't matter. The other question would be should I match it to my preamp since you have a Zesto who also make phono pre's but they would be above your budget. Good luck. I have a Parasound JC3 JR I will be selling soon if you think you wan... 
SME Armboard for Triplanar
Yes I have a board more like a plate that was designed for the 1200GAE but I was looking for a nicer look but I will use it to get started Thanks 
SME Armboard for Triplanar
@jperry thanks I haven't come across that company. I probably need to do a template in mm and send it to them. 
Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other???
Nord One Up mono amps are excellent for the price. I have a pair I will be selling 
SME Armboard for Triplanar
Thanks, lewm and folkfreak. I have a seond oem armboard coming from Timestep and I was going to move the SME M2-9 that came with it to the left hand add on board and install the TP on the right permanent one. The reason for doing this is that I ha... 
Manley Chinook or Any comparable Preamp?
ModWright PH9.0 
Soundsmith Progression: MIMC Star > Sussurro Mk II
Yes put in a USB port it has all the manuals for all the catridged 
What separate tube phono stage do you use ?
ModWright PH9.0 also