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| New Rega Planer 8 (P8) Turntable - Apheta 2 Cartridge Combo - Thoughts It’s definitely OK to play a new record before a cleaning, now and then (dry-brush off all the loose debris). Especially with a good stylus cleaning regimen based on the Magic Eraser and a dry brush. I’m of the camp that the M.E. needs to actually... | |
| Used Market Savings vs. The Dealer Experience If you’ve kept a loyal relationship with a dealer, you should get a solid discount. But even for a 1st purchase, since it’s such a large system investment your’re considering, he should work with you. Such a discount (say 20%) helps, but no it doe... | |
| New Rega Planer 8 (P8) Turntable - Apheta 2 Cartridge Combo - Thoughts Wow @fsmithjack ! Wonderful detail. The Aries 3 was actually one VPI table I really liked the look of, and had strongly considered for a time. But I wouldn’t have gotten a VPI arm mounted onto it. I feel that such unipivots are not a good starter ... | |
| New Rega Planer 8 (P8) Turntable - Apheta 2 Cartridge Combo - Thoughts What was the prior setup that was too finicky/tweaky for you (let me hazard a guess with VPI)? Either way, Regas have a reputation for being very clean plug & play platforms, so this seems like a solid choice. Your stereo setup is all such ext... | |
| Rogue audio amp thoughts I used to own Tyler Taylo Reference monitors, 10 years ago. Unfortunately I got into Rogue tube amps some years after I sold the Taylos. But I remember those speakers having a lovely midrange & treble, very coherent musical sound, plus excelle... | |
| VPI Classic 3 or SME 20/2 Ten years from now the SME will still be a top dog and known quality; the VPI will be: “Wait, which line? Model? Mk #? Year? Drive system? Platter? How many pivots on the arm? etc...” | |
| Questions to ask as I shop for a tonearm? See there’s already a really nice looking FR64fx posted by TMR today, within the op’s stated 1500 budget. I have no affiliation to that seller but I am a satisfied customer - I think they are very good on their item descriptions and stated operati... | |
| Two Protractors - Only One Aligns This is why it’s good to have a single-point universal like the GeoDisc in your toolkit. Also I use the SMARTractor, another single-point true universal (with multiple curves to choose from) which is definitely more precise, but also much more exp... | |
| Herron VTPH-2A Phono Preamp....anyone familiar? Don't overthink it.The VTPH-2A a great phono stage, very neutral with traits of SS and tubes thanks to the JFET MC stage (I only have MC cartridges). I find I do still prefer my VAC Renaissance SE phono stage in the main system (pure tubes but mus... | |
| Looking for a New Cartridge Koetsu are fantastic on the right arm. It’s a shame to be limited to the VPI unipivot once you reach the level of cartridges you’ve got. But the Orotofon Cadenzas are great cartridges and I’ve heard VPI likes them on their tables. I've got a Bronz... | |
| Rogue Atlas Magnum sounds bright -- any recommendations? I had Rogue Apollo monoblocks from 2010 that shipped with an all Electro-Harmonix tube complement - KT90, 12AX7 (gold pins), and 12AU7 (gold pins). That was indeed a very bright sounding complement. Almost ANY other tube choices you can make will ... | |
| Recommendations for an MC cart on Audiogon Sorry can you clarify - you DO want a cartridge with a little bit of bright/zing up top, i.e. one that's not too mellow?The AG offerings today look pretty sparse, honestly. Used to be a lot more selection; at least that's how I remembered it. Some... | |
| How to protect seller's rights? Agree with folkfreak. Immediately offer a full refund upon return of item. Yes, probably best to offer return shipping cost too. Don’t get into a complex discussion or a war of words. There’s no "make him happy" endgame for such an unreasonable an... | |
| Questions to ask as I shop for a tonearm? That’s not my impression of 64fx pricing, given some patience. Now if you’re looking for a super-clean/mint example with box and all accessories and don’t want to wait for a hot deal, then sure it’s going to be north of 1500. These are quite old a... | |
| Questions to ask as I shop for a tonearm? Seconded on the FR64fx, if you're interested in moving to medium compliance MC carts. It's a phenomenal match for low-compliance carts like all Koetsus and the Red/Blue/Bronze in the Ortofon Cadenza line. It can also be a great match for many medi... |