neonknight

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Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm
@lewm the issue is there is not a tapered aluminum cantilever available to replace a damaged OEM one. Not through any cartridge builder that I am aware of. I wondered if the one fitted to an Ortofon Cadenza Bronze could be a possibility, but you c... 
Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm
@lewm It is true I look at things from varying angles, working to understand the variables and a proper implementation. With the MC2000 a bit more so, as there are getting to be less and less of them, and because I unfortunately am responsible for... 
What Does It Take To Surpass A SME V?
At the end of last week I ordered cabling for the BMC pre-amp. I have a few sets of extra Argentum cabling that are my spares, and it sounds nice on some copper RCA ones, while a silver wire set of XLR cables were more energetic on the top end. My... 
Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm
My interest in the arm was as a possibility to use my MC2000 cartridge. I have never been able to get an answer of arm mass from anywhere online. I did email the company and no response. So I think i am going to end this line of pursuit. I am fine... 
Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm
@senza Well I am considering it. One thing I need to find is the arm mass for the various lengths. My goal is to find an arm I can use with my Ortofon MC2000 cartridges, and while my Dynavector can do it, I am a bit uneasy about all the mass that ... 
Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm
I have seen the numbers for tracking error and they are not pretty. Makes me wonder why some people report such positive experiences. Those owners used some nice associated gear. I still have difficulties correlating the math and what they report.... 
What Does It Take To Surpass A SME V?
Well the phono stage arrived safely today. It certainly is a large and solid piece of gear. Beautiful fit and finish too. It is in the rack and powered up now. Have to wait until the Schroder arm shows up though. Well, actually i did get an Audio ... 
What Does It Take To Surpass A SME V?
The owner of the BMC used an Ortofon Anna with this phono stage and has output set at 0 dB, RIAA, and bass functions off. I will be starting at those settings since they worked for him with a similar cartridge.  Anyways this whole project will ta... 
What Does It Take To Surpass A SME V?
I decided on the BMC MCCI Signature ULN.      
What Does It Take To Surpass A SME V?
@mijostyn  Yes that is the question, are we talking the 2.0 or the 3.3? The 2.0 is going to be roughly the same price as the B.M.C. MCCI Signature ULN that is available to me.  The topology of the Signature ULN appears to be quite sophisticated. ... 
What Does It Take To Surpass A SME V?
@lewm I hear what you are saying, I just have an internal quirk about modifying expensive equipment. My own internal firewall, I hate to do it. Yes its just a set of terminations...what can I say? All I know is this Verismo is one of the finest ... 
What Does It Take To Surpass A SME V?
As an update after resetting the cartridge on the SOTA I have decided to stick with the SME V and Proteus on this table.  However, I have the Ortofon Verismo I am receiving back from VAS. Actually, that showed up yesterday, and last night I insta... 
What Does It Take To Surpass A SME V?
@o holter   I remember looking at the Amari turntables at one time, I believe they are the OEM builder for Hanss. I thought about their multi level tables, but did not pull the trigger. Instead on Audiogon I found a dealer sellign a demo Scheu A... 
What Does It Take To Surpass A SME V?
Curious I noticed the absence of  @nandric  Has he been active lately?  
What Does It Take To Surpass A SME V?
After reading through the thread, @mijostyn post struck a nerve with me. Truth be told I overlooked an important point. As a bit of history, I should say I am a hobbyist of modest means, and while I appreciate audio gear, I must be creative and op...