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Should I upgrade to a Manley Chinook phono pre-amp
Jcoehler,Thanks for your very helpful response.I will let you know if I decide on the Chinook.Responses like yours will make my final decision faster and easier. 
Should I upgrade to a Manley Chinook phono pre-amp
Thanks PbnaudioIt is now on my list for further research. 
Should I upgrade to a Manley Chinook phono pre-amp
Thanks Bpoletti,The person I bought my Belles from had upgraded to the Herron VTPH-2 and said it was fantastic.I want this to be the last phono pre I buy so I want to make sure I make the right choice. After doing some research on the Herron I thi... 
How do I remove gunk from a Lyra Delos cartridge?
I just got back from Lyric Hi-Fi.Before putting it in the box Bob Herman with stylus pointing upward had me look at the stylus with a magnifying glass.You can definitely see something is stuck on upper left side of the stylus and I would guess thi... 
How do I remove gunk from a Lyra Delos cartridge?
Hi Jfrech,I bought the Lyra from Acoustic Sounds.I called Audioquest yesterday but the person who answered the phone said that the person I needed to talk to would not be in until some time next week.I was using the fluid that was included with th... 
How do I remove gunk from a Lyra Delos cartridge?
The Lyra Delos was bought new last March. Distortion started showing up after about 120 hours.I clean almost all used lps I purchase with the Vpi 16-5.I only play lps that are in very good or perfect condition.The Lyric sales rep said that he was ... 
How do I remove gunk from a Lyra Delos cartridge?
I went to Lyric Hi-Fi today and after looking at the stylus through a magnifying glass I can't tell if the stylus is damaged but there is something on it that Lyric was not able to remove.The Lyric rep said I should definitely have the manufacture... 
Is there a problem with my Lyra Delos cartridge?
Thanks for your response.If the problem persists I will take it to the repair shop.Thanks again 
Is there a problem with my Lyra Delos cartridge?
Thanks for the advice.I listened to lps for over 2 hours last night with no problems. But if distortion shows up again I'm taking it to the shop.I will also purchase a digital downforce gauge.Thanks again 
Is there a problem with my Lyra Delos cartridge?
I lowered the tracking to about 1.7 grams and listened to records for a couple of hours with no distortion problems until I played a 180g lp.I put on the Coltrane which I had distortion issues before and this time it started distorting in about th... 
Is there a problem with my Lyra Delos cartridge?
I moved the tracking force up from 1.6 to 1.8 thinking this might be the problem. No problems ever with tonearm jumping around.I am not very good at tweaking things myself.Is there a easy way to check SRA? Last year at this time I took the turntab... 
Is there a problem with my Lyra Delos cartridge?
Thanks for your response Moonglum.The distortion has occurred on a variety of lps.I have to make a decision on taking this to Analogique for service or upgrading to the VPI Classic One and the much better JMW tonearm.Thanks again. 
Is there a problem with my Lyra Delos cartridge?
Hi Jonathan.Thanks for your response.When I ordered the Lyra I was worried that the Audioquest tonearm would be the weak link.I am thinking about upgrading to the VPI Classic One with the JMW 10.5I tonearm.I guess I could return the Lyra to the on... 
Is there a problem with my Lyra Delos cartridge?
I always check the stylus for dust so that is not the problem.I clean my vinyl with the VPI 16.5 record cleaner.I am worried that the cartridge may be defective. The Delos sounds great,I just want to resolve this problem so I can enjoy my lp colle...