mulveling
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| Counterfeit DL103? I think it is less likely a fake/counterfeit and more likely just borked in some way that causes severe aberrations in the output level (variable by frequency). As mentioned before, there is just no money in faking a 103 that actually looks convin... | |
| Cartridge alignment tool The Geo-Disc certainly adjusts for any arm at any P2S distance; it’s a true universal. It does this by requiring a 1st step of aligning the disc via line-of-sight’ing its raised ridge to point directly at the tonearm’s pivot. By that step, the 1-p... | |
| Herron VTPH-2A vs Rogue Ares Magnum Will do! Happy with both of my systems as-is, so this is just experimentation for fun and to satisfy curiosity - while hoping for a potential sonic upgrade, of course. I won’t sell the Ares until I know for sure. I'm probably about 3 weeks out fro... | |
| FR64 cartridge suggestions The Cadenza Bronze matches superbly with the FR64fx. Different setups, (actually the FR64fx is on the much cheaper table) but I definitely think it sounds better there than on my Graham Phantom (and it sounds pretty damn good on the Phantom too) -... | |
| Herron VTPH-2A vs Rogue Ares Magnum @jmolsberg (the @-mention is just not working for me, ugh),Thanks! The result of a big one-time all-out upgrade push starting last year. Since then I've replaced/upgraded literally everything in my 2 systems except a couple sets of cables, the Koe... | |
| Herron VTPH-2A vs Rogue Ares Magnum UNCLE! I’ve read these glowing Herron phono stage reports for too damn many years now. I just called up Keith to place my order. Many thanks for your impressions, @jmolsberg! | |
| Cartridge alignment tool I have a Mint LP (SOTA/FR64fx), SMARTractor, GeoDisc, and Graham alignment jig (Phantom Supreme). Really, if you have (or can make) a good visual marker for the center-of-pivot on your tonearm, and are confident in your line-of-sight accuracy, the... | |
| Herron VTPH-2A vs Rogue Ares Magnum The Ares Magnum is still pretty damn impressive to me, even now that I've moved it down to my 2nd setup due to buying a VAC Renaissance SE Phono for the main. The Rogue has matched very nicely with Koetsu stones, Shelter Harmony & Accord, and ... | |
| Do people really just not get it that their items are not selling... Agree; if you're selling used gear for anything over 50% list then don't be shocked if it doesn't move. 10/10 open box, or 9/10 "5 hours use" isn't particularly impressive, either. Many items have to go beyond that 50% discount, depending on circu... | |
| Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord? So nothing changes again. See you guys again in another thread a few years from now I guess...Looking for any association with this guy is the 1st action we should take with any new product or dealer. I really can't believe Dan was even considerin... | |
| Just an observation here, but???????? @orpheus10 very clever to record onto reel! A good tape deck should probably be my next purchase. I’m also curious as to whether recording CDs onto reel tape can make them listenable, lol. | |
| Just an observation here, but???????? If you don’t have the ability to get an absolutely massive rack w/ isolation platform and place it on a solid enough floor, then I think a proper spring suspension is your salvation. For “cost-and-obstacles be damned” folks, the former is better.i... | |
| A song murdered by someone. @snook2 Welp, it's absolutely impossible to top that! | |
| VPI Prime or Scout or ??? Awesome! The RP8 looks great; good choice. The Ortofon black is a good start too - is that a 2M, Quintet, or Cadenza? All 3 are fine cartridges, either way. You definitely haven't make the mistake of starting too low with sub-par budget analog gea... | |
| A song murdered by someone. No Doubt's cover of Talk Talk's "It's My Life" (1984). Sure, let's take the soul-rending vocals of the original and replace them with a flashy, annoying girl. What makes the cover much worse is that most people don't even know it's a cover. |