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| Is the MoFI UltraDeck wit the MasterTracker cart the best TT solution @ $2,499? @chakster I agree those compliance numbers are very strange! Something seems fishy about it all; not sure I would trust any of those numbers. There is no reason for an MM to be that low in compliance. I’m sure it’s a nice sounding deck, but defini... | |
| Is the MoFI UltraDeck wit the MasterTracker cart the best TT solution @ $2,499? Add me in with the SOTA guys, from the Sapphire model on up they are a phenomenal value - superb build quality and stunning sound quality for the money. Plus you can literally plop it anywhere and not worry about isolation or feedback issues. The ... | |
| Is the MoFI UltraDeck wit the MasterTracker cart the best TT solution @ $2,499? There is no universe in which that tonearm has 35g effective mass - that would make it the same as known heavyweight Fidelity Research FR64S with its monstrous 20g stock headshell. I think you can safely consider that listing a misprint, and assum... | |
| Tonearm/Cartridge Combinations: What Do You Own (Or Have Owned) And Recommend? Any stone body Koetsu sounds magical on either a Fidelity Research FR64fx or FR64S. In a lower price bracket, the Shelter Accord on FR64fx can be pretty shocking in just how much of the stone Koetsu’s musicality it replicates, for less $$$$. But t... | |
| garrard vs clearaudio innovation I had a Clearaudio Innovation on a cheap rack (Lovan) on suspended wood floor (but much more sturdy than that of a typical residence, which are impossibly flimsy), and I would experience nasty woofer flapping at times. It was very easy to see on m... | |
| Schitt Yggdrasil Vs. Bluenode 2i (Shock!) First, you have pretty nice stereo gear. I don’t think that’s holding you back. DAC comparisons can be very frustrating, since the differences are going to be much more subtle than with any other major component - that’s been my experience, for ma... | |
| Advice on SUT for Koetsu Rosewood - EAR MC-4, Slagle/EMIA, other I have a few Koetsu Platinums, and I know for sure I prefer them with higher ratios/gains to bring out the dynamics - 30x SUT or an active stage with 69dB or more seems to be ideal. I know this is higher than the usual recommendations. I wouldn't ... | |
| SOTA Cosmos and other models - lean sounding? Since you like your SOTA, it's a probably good idea to stick with them, especially with the current upgrades offered. I bought a Clearaudio Innovation and learned the hard way just how much the SOTA suspension system made up from my bad rack &... | |
| SOTA Cosmos and other models - lean sounding? There were not significant sonic changes; the Star III was simply fantastic as-is, and the refresh to Nova V kept the original sound. I mainly got it re-done to get the vacuum hold working again (the older rubber lips become useless after many yea... | |
| SOTA Cosmos and other models - lean sounding? Are these the kind of turntable reviews that doesn’t spend any time trying different arm/cart/phono stage combos (properly adjusted) on the table under review, and definitely don’t compare to another table with the same arm/cart/phono? I.e. they j... | |
| Tannoy Speakers & Bi-wiring I've been bi-wiring my Canterbury for years (first SE, now GR), and yes I feel it's an improvement. Every time I drop the 2nd cable run and plug in those Acrolink jumpers I lose a bit , dynamics, and basic "jump factor". However I'll note that I'v... | |
| Herron VTPH-2A Phono Preamp....anyone familiar? Definitely, the output coupling caps can choke out bass if they’re too small. And you probably need more capacitance than you’d think given the usual 1 / (2 * pi * R * C) roll-off frequency calculation. I think my older Rogue Ares could have benef... | |
| Benz Micro Glider - How can I Tell Which Type?? The "M2" means it’s a series 2 medium output. That is one behind the current series which is the "S" series with a more advanced stylus profile. The analogous model in the new series would be the "SM". I started my vinyl journey with a Glider L2 (... | |
| Help me decide on my next cartridge (<$900) Agree that SOTA tables are a solid choice, and will get your out of disposable-turntable hell. You really want a Sapphire or Nova, though ;) | |
| Kiseki and Lyra Cartridge Dealers in Japan and Taiwan A faked serial # would be to protect his sources of the cartridges that he’s redistributing as gray-market goods. Presumably his suppliers would be breaking their distribution and/or dealer agreements with Zyx. Obviously you’re not getting warrant... |