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| zyx universe cartr.- ideal weight -ideal vta , Interesting read Doug, and in relation to this whole thread, and what has been written, do you feel then, that such minor changes of .01-.03g (and such) in VTF (with the UNIverse in particular) may be somewhat not only affecting the Stylus-groove ... | |
| Noise from phono. Help please. You mention that even when the Cable is unplugged from the Tonearm, that noise/hum still exists? I gather you mean that no cable at all is going to any phono stage, yet you still get hum/noise?If so, then that seems to eliminate the Phono Cable.Th... | |
| zyx universe cartr.- ideal weight -ideal vta , Doug, I liked the way you've said that, "Smothers Responsiveness". You analogy makes much logical sense to me about VTA, and Anti-Skate. Your words hit home, thank you for putting it into words than even I can understand.So many disbelievers seem ... | |
| New VPI Maybe it would've been easier for Harry, and the VPI folks just to use a "RD" suffix, designating "Rim Drive"? Sure begins to cause mucho confusion when one wishes to speak of any of thier Turntables. Mark | |
| whistling in the ears Besides the Vitamins-Supplements mentioned, A doctor once told me there was some positive results taking Niacinamide in large doses. Downside was the flushing that occurs with this Supplement. Something you might wish to look into, or mention to a... | |
| SDS question Seems like a poor description at best by VPI, but I would assume a Scoutmaster owner would know what to look for.I had mentioned these very same lubrication needs earlier in this thread, but I cannot take the credit, as I believe this information ... | |
| SDS question Tom, I'm thinking that these newer VPI Tables with Inverted Bearings are recommended to use Grease, rather than Oil? Somebody with a Scoutmaster please confirm if you can.A simple call to VPI, ot a quick call to MusicDirect in Chicago should confi... | |
| Question on Benz Trade-Ins Here's an update, and this was info from an authorized Benz Dealer (MusicDirect) that I got today.Doesn't matter where the Benz trade-in comes from, whether it's dead or alive, or who previously owned it, original owner, or not, it has the same va... | |
| SDS question Hello, Your Motor should last considerably longer than 3 years. And I also doubt your house is getting that cold, that it's affecting-changing Platter Diameter.I have thought I once read a post, where VPI themselves had recommended a drop of Oil w... | |
| Question on Benz Trade-Ins TVAD/All, I think we all understand what you say, that of course nobody would have a warrantee buying a used Cartridge of any brand secondhand, but there are many Benz, and other Cartridge makes that do pop up on the Gon for excellent prices, and ... | |
| Question on Benz Trade-Ins Yes, I understand this TVAD, I actually paid less than what the "commonly listed" trade-in program allowed, and this was from the Benz dealer in which I bought my previous Benz from. (So it was all legit)I was the original owner of the trade-in ca... | |
| SDS question That's quite a bit of a jump in hz, considering it was dead on before.As James suggests, it may be a Lube issue? When was the last time you Lubed the bearing? If you're using VPI Grease, maybe a drop of Mobil 1 to cut it ever so slightly?Or it mig... | |
| Your Favorate JBL's from the 70's Still have my four L-65 Jubal Speakers that I bought new in 1974. Since then, numerous things had worn out, and needed replacing-upgrading. Of course any JBL fan knows the foam surrounds are a ticking time bomb, sure to eventually go at some point... | |
| New analog system disappoints, please help Hello Emil,read your quesries also over at a-asylum, and while there were some good replies, some were of no use IMO, and after reading some, I was ready to hit myself over the head with a Frying Pan. Sometimes, it's torture distiguishing Diamonds... | |
| New analog system disappoints, please help Hello, I'm certainly no authority on your set-up, and even after being into vinyl for a good 35 years consider myself a "rank amateur" to the world of high end analog.It appears you have adhered to proper factory recommended Cartridge Loading (100... |