marty_t

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Suitable cartridge fore Schroeder reference arm
I have used a Soundsmith SMMC1 with great results on a DPS arm, and more recently the Miyajima Shilabe as reviewed on 10 Audio. Previous to that a Transfiguration Orpheus. All matched up good with the Schroeder Arm. 
Efficient speaker, big bad tight bass?
Silverline Sonata III 
Rollerblocks under turntable ?
I use Mapleshade triple points under my Platine Verdier. This is a substantial improvement over the Verdier suspension. 
Measure My Turntable Speed
Use a stopwatch. Place a piece of masking tape on the platter at 6 oclock, and another piece at 6 oclock on the plinth, and yet another piece of tape at 1 oclock on the plinth. Put a record on, start the turntable, put the stylus in the groove. St... 
Power cord for Cary 805AE?
When I had the 805AE, I used Black Sand Silver Referance. They replaced Cardas Golden Reference. The bass was firmer and not so bloated, the treble was more extended. The Cary's were stolen and now I have a pair of MBL 8011 Momo's with the Black S... 
Cartridge downgrade?
www.sound-smith.com Do a search, lots of good comments. Peter replaces the stylus with a line contact stylus. 
Cartridge downgrade?
I have the same situation with my 90X. I am thinking of having a retip job by Soundsmith at $450, I have heard good things about their work. After having two Benz Rubies I would prefer a retipped 90X.