markd51
Responses from markd51
| TT suggestions for a newbie. I own a VPI, and have for many years, so I think this says something.But, for staying within your budget, and finding a Table that has good features, good sound, is reliable, and won't require a tone of expensive upgrades to make you think you're ... | |
| Santana If you are asking about the debut LP, as well as Abraxas on Mobile-Fidelity, I have both on Mo-Fi, as well as the originals, both Stereo, and SQ Quad.I noted when getting these Mo-Fi's, that the appearance of the vinyl homogenity looked a bit less... | |
| best cartridge for less than $700 for AQ PT6 arm? I have used with success, such Cartridges as the Benz Glider, the Benz Ruby 3, and lastly, the ZYX Airy 3X SB on both an AQ-PT-8 Arm (Same Arm as yours), and the AQ-PT-9 Arm. You make no mention of your Phono-Stage, and what adjustability is has? ... | |
| Best frieght company to ship Speakers Back In February, I had a pair of JBL 4430 Studio Monitors shipped to me, and a friend helped me, by suggesting a couple, and I went with R+L Carriers.Total weight was estimated at 350 lbs, they were nylon strapped to a full size skid, and the nic... | |
| Cartridge running time on a VPI SDS The Calibration Mode Info, for the SDS, is available on VPI's website in PDF form. A simple matter of first noting how many hours you currently have on your SDS, before installation of a new Cartridge. Then at a later point in time, just subract t... | |
| MintLP arc protractor Hello Wendell,Yes, there would be a more accurate way to measure, but it would no doubt incure some costs. And I'm unsure if this degree of high accuracy is needed? I'm no Rega Arm expert, but I would think, unless you are using a Rega Cartridge, ... | |
| Cracked record cleaning pick up tube I agree with what the others have said, and perhaps another issue, is when you install a new Tube, just install snugly, with moderate force, no need to install with high force, or a hammer! :-)It is possible heat may be effecting the material?I wo... | |
| Grobschnitt-Krautrock Yes gentlemen, thank you for your clarifications, I believe the song I asked of, is "Symphony".An outstanding LP (and group), one I have liked to get my hands on for quite some time now, but they are sort of rare. Mark | |
| Clearaudio RCM good alternative to VPI? I'd like commenting again, of the mods would be so kind. My loose Toggle Switch Knurled Nut may have been an isolated incident. One kept coming loose, the other never did, on the two switches on front of the machine.As I understand it, the Clearau... | |
| Clearaudio RCM good alternative to VPI? I had similar issues with my VPI 16.5 when new, a missing Lid Stop, which was I was sent a replacement by VPI, and Toggle Switch Knurled Nuts (1) continually coming loose.Minor issues that are small-minor inconveniences, and are basically easily d... | |
| Best cartridge for my setup? If you are seriously considering staying with analog for quite some time, consider that the Cartridge, provided you take good care of it, can last you quite a number of years.This purchase can be one you are very happy with, or one you might have ... | |
| Anyone have an opinion, Jico SAS stylus? Hello Raul my friend,As I understand it, the Jico N-97 SAS available from LP Gear fits the older M-97 perfectly, but on the newer M-97xE requires some minor trimming to fit properly.And as I understand it, the Damping Brush that comes on the Jico ... | |
| Cartridge recommendation for VPI HR 6 One obvious option, provided you have compatibility with your Phono Stage as far as Gain/Loading, here's a suggestion which no one else has mentioned yet, it appears, is go up the Benz Ladder? The old Glider is worth much more in upgrade trade, th... | |
| Anyone have an opinion, Jico SAS stylus? I think you'll be very happy with the performance the SAS Stylus gives on the V-15 Type III. This ultra tiny Stylus seems to bear much resemblence to what is used on the top end MC Cartridges, for example, like what's on a ZYX Cartridge.I have bou... | |
| Anyone have an opinion, Jico SAS stylus? The SAS Stylus for the type III is better than anything Shure ever made for any of thier Cartridges, and with SAS on board the older Shure, you might find it stomps your newer Shure, which by many, was never really that highly regarded anyway. |