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| Is a Grace F9-L stylus usable on a F9-E cartridge? If you read the info from the Cartridge Database, it sure looks like the stylii will fit any of the F9 bodys. It lists the "L" with all the others? If not, I stand corrected...http://www.cartridgedb.com/ | |
| Is a Grace F9-L stylus usable on a F9-E cartridge? The Grace F9 series cartridge BODY is the same. The different stylii have different shaped tips. The "E" was elliptical and the "L" is an Elliptical (0.2 x 0.8mil) Vital contact. You can use any F9 stylus with the F9 body. | |
| phono preamp crackling He has a PS Audio phono stage that is solid state, not tube. I would suspect maybe a high level of static electricity build-up somewhere around his system. Try a product called "Anti-Shock". It is a spray that reduces static. Spray on carpet and/o... | |
| Replacing Caps on Maggie X-over Ask your question over here:http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/MUG/bbs.htmlThis is the Magnepan User's Group. You will find a wealth of info there. | |
| audio research sp16l I have ordered several faceplates from ARC through the years. They have always been around $200-$250. Handles were always around $80. | |
| Best way to shotgun cables Normal "shotgun" configuration is the twist the wires in the same jacket together. That's the way I've always seen it done. I have done this many times to great satisfaction. My current setup has it just this way. | |
| Spica TC-50 and amp advice I've owned several pairs of the TC-50s and was a Spica dealer for years. The amps, (in your price range used) I had excellent luck with were:Forte 1ASonographe (conrad johnson design) SA250Classe SeventyClasse TenAragon 4004MKII | |
| whats the diff btw a Planar 3 and a P3? To add to what Wendell, (Narrod) said, you can buy a motor update kit from Rega for the older Planar tables to make the motor mount the same as the P3. I agree that the "plinth" itself, sounds the same. | |
| Stylus replacement You will need send it to Soundsmith for a retip, if you actually have the stylus assembly? The stylus is no longer available anywhere, (unless you could find a used or NOS here on Audiogon. They so show up once in awhile). I had mine retipped by S... | |
| TUBE NOOB: WHAT BRAND My choice, (in order) would be:1. Tung Sol2. Sylvania3. RCA4. GE | |
| How does one choose a phono stage. Audio Research PH-5. Around $1500 used here on Audiogon. | |
| can you play a gold record? From Wikipedia:The plaques themselves contain various items under the glass. Modern awards often use CDs instead of records. Most gold and platinum records are actually vinyl records dipped (or otherwise coated) in fine metallic paint, while trimm... | |
| Great old speakers that are as good as new ones I also agree with the Dahlquist DQ 10's. Wonderful speakers...still. | |
| Blues records article in Sunday NY Times Here's a link to the story:http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/12/arts/music/12petr.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&sq=blues&st=cse&scp=1 | |
| Dissapointed with my new speakers Make sure you have them wired correctly. If they are out-of-phase, the bass response will be weak. |