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Looking for a Warmer Sounding Phono Cartridge
@elliottbnewcombjr Thanks for your offer. I am in California, long way from you. I do all the adjustments you've mentioned. I am obsessed with getting them set correctly. I use a 31 band EQ (yeah, I know, evil stuff). I can drop the treble and b... 
Looking for a Warmer Sounding Phono Cartridge
@baylinor I must be looking for the wrong things, as when I've fooled around with VTA, I wind up at parallel again. It may be that I can't discern the subtleties of this adjustment well enough to set it. Please explain what you look for and what ... 
Looking for a Warmer Sounding Phono Cartridge
@drvinyl01 Hi, could you elaborate on your post? In your opinion what exactly is wrong with my system? I very carefully align my cartridge to the arm and table. I perform all the needed adjustments. I use an arc protractor that I created from an ... 
Looking for a Warmer Sounding Phono Cartridge
@ghdprentice  You can find the listing of my gear at the bottom of my OP. I forgot to include the arms. I have a Micro Seiki MA-505L on a separate pod aligned with the Technics SL-1200G, the stock arms on the Technics and the Denon and several oth... 
Recommendation Request for Tube Power Amplifier
@piebaldpython, @rodman99999  Glad to  know that there is at least one other with the Paragon E. rodman999 has a great idea. Roll tubes on the E to create more of that tube sound. I recently replaced the original  Tungsol 12AX7 tubes (6), made i... 
Recommendation Request for Tube Power Amplifier
@rodman99999 Thanks for the great advice. Yes, I have looked at the caps in the PSU and the unit. I normally replace all caps in a vintage audio product. I've done it for all the tuners that have come this way and lately for the two APT model pre... 
Recommendation Request for Tube Power Amplifier
@ghdprentice Thanks. I am certainly considering used amps. I've seen a used Rogue 100 here on Audiogon that seems to fit. So far, I've seen great reviews, especially from 10 Audio. I should add that I'm thinking that this amp will be for my phono... 
A Few Turntable Measurements using the RPM Android App
@rauliruegas I apologize.  
A Few Turntable Measurements using the RPM Android App
@rauliruegas I appreciate your willingness to continue this discussion. However, I have learned much more than I needed from this conversation. I don't regret any of the comments made on this forum. For me however, the need for exchange of ideas ... 
A Few Turntable Measurements using the RPM Android App
@rauliruegas @mijostyn  Dolby is mass entertainment, not traditional music. I may be a :"wonderful" "immersive" experience, but it is not music. This discussion has veered way off topic. Probably time to cap it off. Thanks to everyone for contr... 
A Few Turntable Measurements using the RPM Android App
@mijostyn I agree.Electronically shaped and amplified music at concerts is highly processed. It can sound really good or horrible depending on how it is set up. A home system should be able to beat an electronically amplified live concert easily. ... 
A Few Turntable Measurements using the RPM Android App
@rauliruegas  I would like to understand what type of studies have been made before I make the effort to design and perform the tests needed. Since my last post I have been searching. I have found one (links below) that seems to be quite thorough... 
A Few Turntable Measurements using the RPM Android App
Is there any scientific data that indicates how a person with "normal" listening abilities perceives audio distortions? What are the lower limits or perception? Is there an emotional reaction to different frequencies? The commonly accepted sating... 
Should I buy a VPI SCOUTMASTER. I OWN 25 RECORDS.
@inorganic For me, there's more to playing records than the music. I happen to enjoy the inconvenience of having to store, clean, and cue an LP. Lots of cartridge, tables and tonearm offerings to drool over. I love the plethora of accessories avai... 
A Few Turntable Measurements using the RPM Android App
I thought about starting a new thread, but the conversation on this one is a good intro into my next question.   "How does one choose between belt drive (including string, fishing line etc...), direct drive and idler drive?"   There seems to b...