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300 RPM motor on the VPI HW-19?
The 300 RPM motor is the same size as the 600 RPM motor. But you need a larger pulley wheel. Whether there is room for that I can't tell you, but there probably is. VPI will sell you one.To use only the SDS to get the right platter speed without c... 
Replace tnt2 springs with new vpi isolators?
Yes, that's it. The reason the "kit" includes new stainless steel cups is that they are sized to make everything come out at just the right height. But they are the most expensive part of the kit. If Mike will sell you just the plastic gear below ... 
Replace tnt2 springs with new vpi isolators?
I'm talking TNT. I'm talking about something I've already done. Go to http://www.elusivedisc.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HW-A1216There you will see what I am talking about. However they want to sell you new "cups" at the 4 corners of the TNT. But all ... 
Replace tnt2 springs with new vpi isolators?
Ask Mike about the squash ball suspension for your table. It's really the very best solution. If you're handy Mike will sell you the parts so you can continue to use the four cups you already have. Then it's not a very expensive proposition. 
Planning for a possible face-off of DACs/CDPs
Lavry Black and any cable. Do a search. The reclocking is so effective the cable to the unit doesn't really matter. 
JSE infinite slope
Lanchile,I was a relatively early purchaser of the JSE 2 and became friendly with the designer who updated it to what was known as the JSE 2a for me. I did a lot of research at the time and the JSE 1 preceded the JSE 2. The JSE 2 was a five speake... 
JSE infinite slope
KennyT,Sorry, but you're the one who's not close. The speakers operate EXACTLY as I describe. They are 2 way, not 2 1/2 way. The operation of the 2 woofers was a second development of Richard Modafferi used in the speaker (after the "infinite slop... 
JSE infinite slope
Your JSE 1 is not a three-way; it's a two-way. The bottom two speakers are both woofers. There is only one cross-over. The smaller woofer runs slightly out of phase at its upper frequencies to prevent the usual bump in the bass output. At lower fr... 
Best path to upgrade my source
Anthony,You're way off base. I have changed, improved and altered enough power supplies in my time to recognize when there's a problem that needs it to be made better. You may or may not believe it, but the Lavry DA-10 doesn't need help in that re... 
Benchmark DAC1 or Ah Reference Tjoeb 4000
Consider a Lavry DA-10. It's a relatively new DAC. Do some research. 
Best path to upgrade my source
"You mentioned "Any old transport will do?"It would depend on the answer of; "Does the music really matters?"Anthony"Anthony,Almost any transport can deliver the bits. With error correction it doesn't even have to be 100% accurate.A good reclockin... 
Best path to upgrade my source
Anthony,I've looked inside and don't find anything there that is surprising. There is nothing I can hear on a pretty revealing system that indicates an EMI problem. It is extremely quiet. (Specif. at -109db minimum not weighted)I can't believe you... 
If you have a "kick booty" DAC, does the transport
Anthony,I am persuaded that, aside from the timing (important to audiophiles), a bit is a bit. Why do I think that? Because the CHEAPEST CD ROM drive can provide a PERFECT set of bits to a computer hard drive every time. If that were not true, and... 
Best path to upgrade my source
Anthony,Aside from the general proposition that ANY component may benefit from a better power supply, do you have any information suggesting that the power supply of the Lavry DA-10 is inadequate? How does the Lavry "suffer"? Have you auditioned o... 
Best path to upgrade my source
I'm happy with my Lavry DA10. As it has perhaps the most sophisticated reclocking, any old transport will do.