manitunc
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| Best cartridge match for SME 309 tonearm??? I am using a Lyra Delos on my sme309 and an Ortofon Kontrapunkt B on my Sme 345. Both give me excellent results, warm, detailed and without high end fizz. I have also used a Benz Micro Glider with similar results. The 309 is a very nice arm that m... | |
| upgrade or replace rega planar 3 Orpheus,I dont know whos review or what model of Sota Sapphire or upgrade Rega you are referring to, but I have owned a Sota Sapphire III and Rega P3, both using RB300 arms and the Rega isnt in the same league, not by a long shot, whether you are ... | |
| upgrade or replace rega planar 3 Upgrade to a used Sota or VPI for that budget. | |
| Floorstanding speakers vs. Standmount speakers&sub One of my setups is an NHT Classic 3 with NHT 12" Classic Subs. One advantage to subs is that you can place them anywhere in the room, not necessarily where the best imaging is with the mids and highs. Also, I highly recommend using 2 subs, even i... | |
| How good does a TT have to be for a good cartridge I like the 10x5 but it is clearly not as good as a 17d3 or Lyra Delos. Of course, those cartridges are at least twice as expensvie, but still not in the stratosphere. I believe that the $1000-1500 range of cartridges give the best bang for the buc... | |
| What is the crossover point ? It would be the same as for any hobby. What percentage of your disposable income are you willing to spend on your pleasure rather than your needs or savings. Once you exceed that amount, you are certifiable | |
| which $800 used phono to buy????? you can buy a gcph for less than that new. A simaudio lp5.3 is within your price range used. | |
| How do I install my cartridge? You wont even be able to ship it for $30 much less get it repaired and shipped back. Find someone local to do this for you, pay attention and learn.Or buy Michael Fremer's DVD on how to set up your turntable. It is available at a number of on line... | |
| Finally saved 3000 what is a good setup. Parasound A23 amp, PSB Image6t speakers, spend rest on interconnects and cables. Or buy used and upgrade each to a21 and PSB Imagine or Synchrony. Good sound together. | |
| Lyra Delos vs Grado Statement Reference low output The Delos is an excellent cartridge, among the best I have heard and does not concentrate on any one part of the performance. It is rich, musical, detailed and very quiet in the groove. I expect it to be my reference cartridge for quite some time. | |
| phono stage and cartridge value The SimAudio LP5.3 is an excellent phono stage in your price range. I also like the PS Audio GCPH which has the advantage of remote control gain, mono and phase. | |
| new cartridge Help The 2m black is an excellent cartridge in your budget range. It is my go to MM cartridge. For an MC cartridge, try a Dynavector 17d3 or Ortofon Cadenza. The Benz Glider is also a good performer. Each of these have good balance without being too ag... | |
| Can Anyone Recommend a Good Speaker ? PSB fits your criteria perfectly | |
| Speaker stand height Wood stands that you put together are cheaper to pack and ship than welded metal stands that take up a lot of room on the truck. Plus, welded stands are more labor intensive and usually heavier, so there is additional cost there. So, the likely re... | |
| What's the best unipivot to arm ever made? Lewm,I have a few of the 704s, the all aluminum version. I do not own the wood version, but would like to get one. I used a 704 as one of my reference until recently when I purchased an Audiomods. I am now building an Empire 208 based project that... |