narrod
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| AR-XA or Thorens 165 vs current tables Yes, if the AR was my primary table the arm would be replaced.I do enjoy playing it and it does make music I enjoy. | |
| Vpi aries with Benz L-2 cartridge You need a strobe and a light source. | |
| Vpi aries with Benz L-2 cartridge Have you checked the speed and condition of the cartridge? | |
| AR-XA or Thorens 165 vs current tables Viridian, my second table is the AR-XB. I agree the arm is the weak link but I have never damaged a record with it.Wendell | |
| Vpi aries with Benz L-2 cartridge A couple of thoughts. Perhaps the cartridge is worn out or the table is running slow. Do you have the SDS or is the motor straight into the wall? I assume it did not always sound this way or you wouldn't have kept it for three years.In my opinion,... | |
| right angle RCA adapters: will they harm sound? I used Audioquest right angle adapters connected to the XLR adapters for a Music Reference RM-200 to allow better dressing of the cables. I listened with and without the right angle adapters and could here no difference in the sound. | |
| Best tube amp $2000-2500? If you'll consider used look at the Music Reference RM-200. It can be found used for around $2500. Great amp and not "tubey" sounding. The older RM9-Mark II is another excellent choice and can be found for less. Good luck.Wendell | |
| Rega TT-PSU or new phono stage ? Power supply. I don't believe that a $375 budget for phono stage and cable will get you significantly better sound than the Rogue which is pretty good. The PSU will assure speed stability and isolation from the AC which, I think, can really improv... | |
| Did anyone hear the Cardas "Clear Beyond"... Armita, with all manufacturers there seems to be a breakthrough improvement of performance when sales of the current line decline. Have you noticed that? :-) | |
| Rega P25 Setup Question I advise not using the VTF on the arm. Better to disengage the spring by having the setting close to 0 and setting VTF with an external gauge. I found, over the years, this reduces any ringing caused by the spring. I had actually forgotten the 300... | |
| Rega P25 Setup Question The dial is for anti-skate. You need an external tracking force gauge to set the VTF. | |
| Did anyone hear the Cardas "Clear Beyond"... If anyone "heard" them there is something wrong. :-) My dealer says they are incredible and stupid expensive. | |
| EAR 834P: will long IC be a problem? Long interconnect not a problem. A long tonearm able would be. It will work fine. | |
| Pet Sounds: Most Overrated Album of All Time? Jim,Sales have little to do with quality. Think of some of the singles and albums that have gone gold over the last 50 years. Anyone who loves music and is over 50 understands the importance of Pet Sounds and how radical it was upon release. I can... | |
| What is the best doors album in your opinion? LA Woman |