maril555

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Cartridge mount screws - stainless steel
$199 for two screws- I'm definetely going to pass.This is one of the most rediculously priced items I've encountered lately. 
Cartridge mount screws - stainless steel
Is 2.5 -20mm the right size for Shelter 501 MKII?McMaster-Carr does not have metric sizes brass screws.Any other sources fro brass? 
Maddening HUMMMM
Didn't he say in the original post, that it humms with only amps connected to speakers and with or without cheater plugs? Why everybody is wasting time offering implausable solutions?I don't know the answer, but I had a very similar problems, and ... 
Technics SL1200MK2 Cartridge Discussion
I just bought Shelter 501 MKII, and mounted it on Sumiko headshell (it requires using auxillary counterweight).It is so much better, than my previous 0.5 mV Grado Platinum.Every aspect of music reproduction has improved.I think, it's tracking bett... 
Technics SL1200MK2 Cartridge Discussion
Regarding Mapleshade brass footers. Can someone tell me a thread size for Technics feet? Kevin (KAB) told me- M6, just wanted to confirm, he wasn't 100% sure.I'm considering another option- Starsound Technologies Audiopoints. Their design approach... 
Shindo VS Doshi
David,I'm dying to see what's next for you after Shindo/ Solovox.Samuel33I have Doshi, but never compared it to Shindo.Doshi is very, very special preamp. The more I've been listening to it, the more I'm appreciating it's virtues.It's quite a bit ... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Thought so.Thanks. 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Does anyone know what kind of chassis wire Mick is usingin his preamps? Copper?, silver-plated copper? Silver? 
Technics SL1200MK2 Cartridge Discussion
Thank you all guys for your input. Now I feel even more confident putting Shelter 501 MK II on mine.Still, I didn't get any answers regarding a "right" protractor to use with Technics arm.I understand there will be significant difference b/w overh... 
Technics SL1200MK2 Cartridge Discussion
One more thing- Sumiko headshell, sold by Music Direct, is that the one recommended for Technics? 
Technics SL1200MK2 Cartridge Discussion
I have KAB Technics SL-1210 MKII with Cardas wire, fluid dumper, external power supply, RCA connectors plate.I'm using 0.5 mV Grado Platinum for now, and been thinking about Shelter 501 MKII.The main reason is the compatibility with my phono stage... 
B&W 703 - How to tame the highs?
Speakers do not have to be overly warm or inaccurate to play compressed music without ensuing listening fatigue.There are many better examples to prove the point.I can mention just one, that I have in my system-Silverline Bolero. It has Dynaudio E... 
BAT 75 SE vs. CAT JL2 or JL2 Sig.
Mick said he gave it 400 hrs.You're right, we do have very different tastes for sure. 
BAT 75 SE vs. CAT JL2 or JL2 Sig.
Thank you David and Rgurney,I read about your mods, and that's something I might do, if I finally decided to go with BAT.One note on V-caps, though.Some Supratek preamps owners changed Auricaps to V-caps, and some of them decided to go back to Aur... 
BAT 75 SE vs. CAT JL2 or JL2 Sig.
Audiooracle,Thanks for the input.My system is posted under my name, and if you could offer any suggestions regarding amplification, it would be greatly appreciated.