madfloyd
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| Help VPI Scoutmaster anti-skate issue I've just removed it because, while I don't understand it any better, the set screw that fastens it to the rod sticking out of the tonearm box will not tighten (i.e. anti skate mechanism is free to rotate).I do understand that this anti-skate is o... | |
| Steam cleaning records 2 I wonder if I my steamer is simply a dud. I guess for $15 I can try buying another.Another question: I'm still confused about rinsing - not the logic behind it but this: wouldn't another steam blast be just as good of a rinse? | |
| VPI Headshell weight question That makes sense. I've never setup a turntable myself, although I just bought a digital scale, I have Michael Fremer's DVD, and need to learn sooner or later.I was hoping that this might be a good time to start if I only had to make 1 or 2 adjustm... | |
| Steam cleaning records 2 So I just watched Stltrains video again and noticed that the steaming time is much longer than I have been doing. I have the same steamer and it runs out of steam after about 3-4 seconds. If I ever hold it in place long enough for the record to ro... | |
| Clamps for VPI Scout But you can't use the washer with a weighted clamp - right? I tried doing that with the VPI stainless steel weight and the edges of LPs were wobbly. Someone told me in another thread that you need to remove the washer when using that weight. | |
| TT Noob questions Thanks for the responses. I'm using a Shelter 501 MKII cartridge. TT was setup by dealer, but not using the mint protractor (gotta get me one of those and learn to do this myself). Cartridge has about 40 hours on it or so.I did try the center weig... | |
| Need Amp Recommendation My Citadels are 1.5s. The preamp I'm using at the moment is an ARC REF 3. I don't find it overly tubey. In fact, it has leaner midbass than my mid-fi home theater processor (Denon's $6k flagship pre/pro).I was wondering if swapping the preamp for ... | |
| TT Noob questions Another question: my wife listened to my analog setup for the first time last night and surprised me by immediately hearing surface noise coming through during playback. Her high frequency hearing is better than mine and I'm currently auditioning ... | |
| TT Noob questions Thanks, I do have the gun (just opened the box today as a matter of fact), but wasn't quite sure how to use it.Joey: thanks for the tip about removing the rubber ring washer when using the heavy centerweight - I'll try that. | |
| Mint Tractor Thanks, Sonofjim.I do have Fremer's video - it's given me a good understanding of what's involved, how some things work etc, but I'm not yet at the stage where I'm going to tackle things myself. that being said, I can totally understand the benefi... | |
| Mint Tractor Pardon my ignorance, but can someone tell me how to purchase a Mint tractor?Thanks! | |
| Anyone NOT like the sound of VPI? Well I used the Project when I had the Rega P3-24 and there was plenty of bass. I also tried the VPI with an Aesthetix Rhea and there wasn't much bass, but the Rhea wasn't functioning properly so I didn't want to mention it before. Thanks for the ... | |
| Anyone NOT like the sound of VPI? Harry's suggestion is to get a Dynavector 20XM. I having a problem finding a place to purchase this online. I can find 'L' versions and at elusivedisc they list a HW-DYN20XM but the actual description lists it as an 'H' version (VPI/DYNAVECTOR 20 ... | |
| Anyone NOT like the sound of VPI? Thanks for the tip about the headshell weight. What's the general consensus about the VPI Mini HRX feet upgrade? | |
| Anyone NOT like the sound of VPI? Thanks again for all the responses. I'm learning a lot. Can I ask for a suggestion of how to add weight to the headshell? Can you purchase these weights somewhere?I do want to purchase a Dynavector; my dealer is suggesting I wait until I sort out ... |