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| RMAF 2009 Analog Report + Meet and Greet Did anyone actually see and hear the Artemis/Schroeder turntable? Does anyone know the projected cost of this item? Thanks. | |
| How to convert VPI turntable to banlanced? Srwooten, Do you know that (about the Xono) for a fact? I was under that impression for quite some time, but I think recently I read some contrary evidence. For one thing, I don't think it has XLR inputs, only XLR outputs. I am sure an e-mail to P... | |
| Should I avoid thick vinyl? Set your VTA to suit an average thickness, then play any and all freakin LPs that you like and don't fret about it. | |
| How to convert VPI turntable to banlanced? I agree with Ralph (Atma-sphere). Why would you ever buy a separate phono stage when you can get a full function preamp with built-in top quality phono for fewer total dollars (as compared to phono stage plus separate linestage) and without the co... | |
| New ASR Basis Exclusive 2010 If the Basis contains a true balanced circuit internally, which I believe to be the case, why would you even want to mess with the RCA inputs? WBTs or no WBTs, you would be/will be robbing yourself of some of the magic you are now happy with. The ... | |
| How to convert VPI turntable to banlanced? Dear Romaxin, So where did I go wrong in your mind, except that my explanation was not as detailed as yours? | |
| Best Arm for Raven One? Slowhand, I own two DV505s. I have not seen a DV507 MkII in the flesh, but as far as I can determine the major refinement between 505 and 507 is the use of a magnetic- or spring-based method for applying anti-skate force, which permits the use of ... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Dgob, If you go on eBay and search on the topic "P mount adapter" or "P mount cartridge adapter", you will likely find an adapter for ca $10 to $15. I bought a pretty nice one for use with the Andante P76 in that fashion. The one I got has gold-pl... | |
| RMAF 2009 Analog Report + Meet and Greet I decided to go to Hershey this weekend instead, for the auto show and because I can drive there and back home on the same day and not have to stay in a hotel. Both hobbies tickle the same set of pleasure responses in me. | |
| RMAF 2009 Analog Report + Meet and Greet There certainly is not much expression of elation or enthusiasm regarding the RMAF, either here or over at VA. I guess the vinyl gods were at rest, pretty much. | |
| RMAF 2009 Analog Report + Meet and Greet Were any of the following turntables or brands of turntables on display or on demo?:Saskia, Spiral Groove, EAR, Transrotor, Caliburn, Grand Prix Monaco, direct-drive Teres, Thorens Reference, or any other true exotics. Any vintage tts in modified ... | |
| Interconnects under $100 RCA for phono to preamp The Anti-Cables from Speltz are always a good bet. But the cheapest deal would be to buy some connectors and make your own using very thin gauge (28AWG or higher) magnet wire from Radio Shack. You probably can get away for $50 or less if you have ... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Dgob et al, Please, please let us not let this thread degenerate into a tubes vs solid state argument. Your statement to the effect that tubes "focus" on third order harmonic distortion is, to be polite, inaccurate on all levels. But I defend and ... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? This must have been in the early 70s, so whatever was available at that time (version I, II, or III) would have been the one I "exported" to London. (The business was Audio T; does it still exist?) Owner was a nice guy and very pleased to get the ... | |
| How to convert VPI turntable to banlanced? Seamaster, Do you own a balanced phono stage? If not, don't bother with the rest of it. You will gain nothing but complexity. See my post above. Your cartridge is an inherently balanced source, but it doesn't know or care whether it is driving a s... |