kro77

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Question on Soundsmith carts
I email Soundsmith and he was very honest.  Net new and not used, older higher end will squeeze more music out of newer lower end units.Very refreshing to see a vendor to be so honest.  Case closed... 
Question on Soundsmith carts
I like the previous post.  I have a dampened arm, and Azimuth adjustment so not a huge amount of impact for me in theory.I am honestly thinking about the Paua (old) and Voice 
Question on Soundsmith carts
Does he answer calls?  Did not know that was an option. 
Phonostage recommendations under $3K
Any further update on the Trumpet MC. Looks interesting Considering it’s pedigree. 
KLE RCA plugs are the real deal!!
Just did a test run of KLEI plugs with Dueland 12gauge speaker wire.  So far fantastic... I was using some decent mid tier but respected cables before.   
Help with TT ideas for my first TT
Watched Youtub on how to clean records and I was doing it wrong.  Definitely cleaned up the sound quite a bit.  I found place near me that is a vinyl specfic shop so will see if they have that service. @knollbrent  14 carts how do you find time to... 
Help with TT ideas for my first TT
Thanks Jeff.  Wonder if i just need to clean my records... 
Help with TT ideas for my first TT
Come on who is at their end game with their first purchase. 
KLE RCA plugs are the real deal!!
I know this is a really late post, but I decided to experiment with these RCA and speaker posts.  I was using some decent AQ cables as a phono IC, and swapped it for a home brew silver 23awg cable with the Absolute.  This change really made a big ... 
Help with TT ideas for my first TT
So I tried out the clear audio cart with David Brubecks lp.Wow what an experience, were there pops? Yes, did I care not really as it was just part of the experience.  Could be a great recording, could be a good cart, could be both but there is som... 
Help with TT ideas for my first TT
Good tips, my tracking force is within spec according to Mofi, but will see if I am having some issues with the cart as the pops do seem to continue compared to people recording their sessions or their rigs are just more quiet. 
Help with TT ideas for my first TT
This is my second system so I am comparing to mymain which does this better and why I am looking for it. But to you your point it could be sone thing different so will compare some cds between the two to get a better baseline. Initially there was ... 
Help with TT ideas for my first TT
I would like better separation. Sound stage is wide but not as deep as I would like.I acknowledge I like part of the chase, and the tweaks that are part of the audio experience.I know I need to do more research, but how do people compare without r... 
Help with TT ideas for my first TT
Is it the biggest contributor to a decks sound?  Looking at the ultra versus studio they seem pretty close except for the carts.Have a lead on a Clear Audio Virtuoso v2 for about four bills, which seems to be reasonable and what was in the Marantz... 
Help with TT ideas for my first TT
Continue to listen and it seems to be coming along.  The phone cable I put together I think is better than my reused rcas.morphine is sounding really good.  Can a cart change make really a huge difference? Looking at a clear audio virtuoso v2 for ...