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| Hurst motor rumble? It's hard to figure out what is going on. But if you want a quieter motor, you can try the 300 rpm one. You can get it less expensively directly from Hurst (IIRC it's exactly what VPI uses) but you would have to get a new, larger, pulley from VPI. | |
| cartridge install issue All of the above plus increase the VTF to the highest in the cartridge's range, or even .1 gm higher. See if that helps.If all this fiddling doesn't restore the balance, conclude that this used cartridge is not properly balanced and if it continue... | |
| Cary or Conrad Johnson phono preamp? As long as alternatives are being suggested I'll add the Fosgate Signature currently available for about $2M. All tube. No transformer or transistor in the signal path. Variable cartridge loading. Tube rectification and more gain than the CJ. Same... | |
| Anyone have the Fosgate Signature V2 Phonostage? I have had one for about 5 weeks and I love it. It is US made, unlike the Jolida, so its value may not be quite as high. It replaced a really fine solid state unit, and as the saying goes I want to listen to all my records again. With the right re... | |
| VPI classic 3 or Prime ? "One thing to keep in mind is that the classic 3 doesn't require the sds."Why not? It is offered as an "upgrade". | |
| VPI classic 3 or Prime ? "Reminds me of the TNT models from the 90's which were very, very good at the time."And still are. Arguably better than most current VPIs. | |
| Do You Have a Favorite Disk to Set VTA/SRA? Doug,Thank you for your thoughtful reply. I tried to make my inquiry very specific. I didn't think that the response depended upon specific equipment or listening preferences. I simply wanted to know if particular recordings have been particularly... | |
| Alternative for VPI springs? Squash balls. Make your own platform(s) and it all costs almost nothing, or use Ginko. | |
| Denon DL-103 "one of the...." It's actually a low (and some consider QUITE low) compliance cartridge. 5x10-6cm/dyne (100Hz)However it can be used successfully in a medium to heavier arm. Just not for the very light arms suitable for a Shure, for ex.Very good cartridge, dependi... | |
| Remember the year and first vynil you ever bought? 1955 or so. The store was the original Sam Goody on W. 49th St. NYC.South Pacific original Cast - ColumbiaNutcracker/Children's Corner Suites Stokowski (RCA?)Tchaikowsky Romeo, Cap. Italian, 1812 Van Beinum RCO Epic Records | |
| Acrylic platter It goes around and around. The original VPI platter was aluminum. Then when it was changed to acrylic, with lead insert like the aluminum one, all the critics approved. Now VPI is back to aluminum on most of their tables, without lead I think. Why... | |
| Tired of bootleg I can't find the country of manufacture on the Nordost site. Does anyone know? Are Nordost cables made in China? | |
| Anyone try Supra LoRad 2.5 PCs? I used the LoRad to replace Volex 17604 (some self terminated) that I had been using for many years. First on my Oppo (did a listening test) then on my 200 W/Ch amp (13 AWG is plenty sufficient - the LoRad easily beat the 7 AWG Pangea) and also di... | |
| New VPI anti-static mat for Classic Platter I must say that as a long time VPI user (and I mean a VERY long time) I am even more confused than ever about VPI's return to an aluminum platter. The original VPI turntable came with an aluminum platter with a lead insert to make it heavier and s... | |
| Has anyone bought the OPPO 105 and has an opinion P59teitel, I really have no dog in this fight, but that I prefer a company that has a marketing plan that includes me, to wit, price competitively and sell a lot of units.. First, when we speak about modern reviews, no one gets a bad review these ... |