mred

Responses from mred

the hole is to small......
I use a small nail file.Just stick it in the hole ,till snug, then gently twist.Works fine. 
Preference for separate phono stages?
What about the Aesthetix Janus? I hear good things about it but have no first hand experience. Anybody who does? 
How would you rate the Well Tempered Reference Arm
Anymore feedback from out yonder? Anyone? 
Mapleshade Record Coupling System.
Tried it. Used it on VPI SSM w/Superplatter and stainless clamp. It was interesting. But,ultimately, I just felt it was "different" not better.Then I got a VPI periphery ring and HRX clamp and I felt that combo was just uneqivically better then ei... 
How would you rate the Well Tempered Reference Arm
Can't a fella get some Well Tempered traction? 
VPI Rim Drive
Sonofjim,Thanks for the further clarification. That's a great endorsement and seems right in line with most comments I've seen.I guess I'm going to have to get a Rim Drive!Now, the only question is do I need the double mototr w/flywheel version or... 
VPI Rim Drive
Sonofjim,Thanks for clarifing; I misread your intent. So, 1-10;how worthwhile is the Rim drive? 
How would you rate the Well Tempered Reference Arm
Any tips on how to recognize when the damping is adjusted "correctly"? No thoughts on "how/if any of the VPI arms stack up against the WT Ref. Arm"? 
How would you rate the Well Tempered Reference Arm
All interesting responses thus far. Much appreciated! I'm hoping others - with direct experience - can chime in about how/if any of the VPI arms stack up against the WT Ref. Arm. And, what arms out there would be a significant step upward? 
VPI Rim Drive
Sonofjim,When you said that yours "sounds fine as well" and then later you said "To be honest, I don't notice a huge change in the sound" it sounds like your just lukewarm about the upgrade.Since, mostly, the consensus has been that the upgrade wa... 
Cheap tweaks...What would YOU reccomend?
What does this entail and what kind of Doctor (I presume a doctor did it) does this? 
Best short-lived band?
Not vying for "Best" how about just "Some" short lived bands..............Beck Bogert & Appice, Dixie Dregs, Masters of Reality, Baker-Gurvitz Army, U.K. ,Sea Level,Charlie I had fun going thru my collection. 
Proac D38, Wilson Sophia II, Avalon Ascendant???
Glad your jazzed about your purchase - nothing worse then being disappointed (or even ambivalent) about a new purchase.For the sake of those of us students-of-the-art, if you ever get the chance to finally hear the D38's ,let us know your thoughts... 
Help with uninspiring sound with my turntable.
Does your pre-amp have a MC/MM setting? Are you using the correct setting? 
Manu Katche
Count me as a fan. I just played "Neighborhood" a couple times ,in the last few days, and found it very engaging.Happy to have it in my collection.Long live ECM!