louisl

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Are the Alpha Core Goertz AG-3 Divinity pure silver cables any good?
I own the Goertz AG-2’s, and I like them very much.  Clean, fast, open, transparent, huge soundstage.  They are neutral, but not thin or harsh (as long as what’s in front of them isn’t thin or harsh).   
is this the greatest live band of all time?
King Crimson 
What should I do?
20 hours now on the cartridge.  This Mutech Hayabusa is already beyond my expectations.  At this point, I just can't imagine how it could get any better!  I will update again after another 10 hours of play time.   
What should I do?
Latest update.   I now have 15 hours on my new Mutech Cartridge.  Two important performance increases have occurred. One, at, or about 6 hours, the cartridge's bass has matured.  When I first installed the Cartridge, the bass was extended deep, bu... 
What should I do?
@audition__audio I heard the Mutech not only at my dealer's store, but also in a friends system.  I knew then that it was one of those 'special' cartridges.  However, when I got it home, and installed it, I was much less then impressed.  I should ... 
What should I do?
@chakster i hate installing cartridges.  A lot of time and patience required.  However, in this case, once I have 50 hours on the new Cartridge, and I feel that it actually is broken in, I will put my old Cartridge back, for, as you say, a final c... 
What should I do?
@dhcod You are absolutely correct!!!  I'm such an 'Immediate gratification' kind of guy, that when I installed the cartridge, brand new, cold, out of the box, I wanted it to blow me away....immediately.  Well, that just didn't happen.  I really ne... 
What should I do?
Sorry guys that I haven't responded, but I am trying to put some more hours on the cartridge for break-in.  To answer everyone's question about this "mystery" Cartridge, it is a Mytech Hyabusa mounted on a VPI Classic 3 (JMW Memorial 10.5 unipivot... 
Has anyone finally decided to sell their Turntable and Vinyl collection?
Yep, back in the 80's I sold my tt, however, I kept all of my records!  So glad I did, as after not being able to listen to my vinyl for several years, I decided to buy a Music Hall tt.  Wow, I couldn't believe how good they were sounding.  Now, m... 
Looking for great jazz guitar recordings - any recommendations?
One of my favorite "great jazz guitar recordings" is Laurindo Almeida & Charlie Byrd, 'Tango', on Concord / Picante Jazz label.  Two acoustic guitar masters, impeccably recorded.  This is one of my go-to's when I evaluate any change in my syst... 
PASS XP-17 or Allnic H-1202?
That is does "not" support balanced inputs. 
PASS XP-17 or Allnic H-1202?
No, as my preamp does dot support balanced inputs. 
Koetsu Rosewood - Best/safest way to clean stylus
As recommended by Peter Ledermen (Soundsmith cartridges), I use Blue Tack.  It's safe, easy, and best of all does a great job. 
Phono Protractor. Recommendations?
@wlutke How do I find what the correct "pivot to spindle" distance is supposed to be?  (My TT is a VPI Classic 3, my tonearm is the JMW 10.5). 
Cartridge Recommendations
I own a Soundsmith Zephyr Mk3.  What a great sounding Cartridge. I've been listening to a MC (very popular, $3695 retail), but I always had issues with noise.  So I picked up the Zephyr on sale ($899 from Elusive Disc), just to see what a MI, high...