karl_desch
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| Grado Epoch 3 Interesting thread, particularly the discussion of cartridge break in. I have purchased three SoundSmith Carts new over the years. First the MIMC Star, then the Sussurro and most recently the Hyperion. All of them needed over 100 hours of playi... | |
| Used TechDAS Air Force III vs New Feickert Firebird with Kuzma Safir 9 vs SME 20 MK 2 I demo'd a TechDas V in my system for a month and really enjoyed every minute. Being a fan of the Kuzma 4P9, I ended up going for a Kuzma Stabi R with two arm "wings". NO regrets! This table has excellent speed stability and weight. Translates... | |
| Phantom Supreme to 4Point-14? Glad you talked with Thom. I was also thinking the 11" hybrid Kuzma he sells would sound amazing on a Technics setup. Thom is also very good at getting tables drilled correctly for arm installation. Also very much agree with Mijostyn's points ... | |
| Phantom Supreme to 4Point-14? That is a fine list of excellent tonearms. I think you might enjoy a discussion with Thom Mackris of Galibier Designs. He knows (and sells) many of those arms and can give you an experienced opinion based on your preferences. He helped me decid... | |
| Phantom Supreme to 4Point-14? @wrm57 I don't mean to worsen your nervosa. But a couple things I've learned about VTA/SRA. Mastering lathes that cut the lacquers or DMM discs are not "adjusted" to an industry standard. Every record that is cut from a different lathe probably... | |
| New Custom Turntable Audiomod's arms are fantastic. The newer series 6 look even better than the series 5 I used. Enjoy your table! | |
| I need Hign compliance cartridges A Denon 103R or a modified 103 might be just what you are after. SoundSmith MIMC Star is an amazing low compliance cart (especially after it’s fully broken in). | |
| Looking for Tonearm Advice/Suggestions I think that Jelco of yours is a fine arm and the 4P9 is even better and not adding a sound to the equation. I have had both in my system. I am currently using a Lyra Etna SL on my 4P9. Clarity is what you should be sensing compared to the Jelco. ... | |
| Turntable Isolation Journey @thr1961 Congrats on the new table and tonearm. I strongly recommend starting with an S or M level HRS platform instead of going right to a Minus K or Vibraplane. It is entirely possible that the Townshend seismic platform will also work with your... | |
| Turntable Isolation Journey @mulveling Thanks for the pictures and clarification. H | |
| Turntable Isolation Journey Thanks for this @mulveling ! My main system is in my living room on a suspended wooden floor. My new Stabi R is on the top shelf of a SolidSteel 3 level rack. It sits on a Symposium Svelte platform which covers a Vibraplane. I bet the Symposium... | |
| Do 5-pole DIN tonearm connectors deteriorate the sound? Kuzma arms offer different wire choices and most are from clips to pre-amp. | |
| End Game Turntable suggestions Fantastic. Excellent choices on table and cart. Enjoy! | |
| New Vandersteen Control Center (pre amp) will be at the Ultra Fidelis room at AXPONIA I use the M5-HPA in my Quatro Woods. Great combo. I use a Pass XP-22 pre and a 5M XLR interconnect. I’m assuming the Vandy pre can also output XLR/balanced given Richards preference for that connection on his amps. | |
| New Vandersteen Control Center (pre amp) will be at the Ultra Fidelis room at AXPONIA I'll be there Saturday. Looking forward to checking it all out. |