nickatkins
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| VPI Scout and Scoutmaster owners. (Sorry, this is a bit long) I received by new Signature arm last weekend and I love the sound of it so far. I haven't done any A/B tests because I only have one cartridge so all I have to go on is my memory of the previous arm.First of all, I rece... | |
| Ladies analogy lover? My wife was a music major at college and she definitely loves the music more than the equipment as one would expect. However, she really enjoys the incremental improvements I've been making over the years although she doesn't always notice the dif... | |
| Supratek Tubes and Tube Swappin' for Everybody Hi all,I want to improve my phono stage by replacing the 6922 tubes on my Chenin and based on what I've read recently, esp. comments from Mick, this seems like a good thing to try. I've already rolled my 6sn7 with Ken Rad VT-231 "US Navy" from the... | |
| VPI SCOUTMASTER UPGRADE TO ? I'm looking to upgrade my Scoutmaster with the new Signature tonearm but the dealer I was talking to has been unable to deliver as yet. He blamed VPI for not responding to his orders and giving far-out dates as if they cannot deal with the demand.... | |
| VPI Scoutmaster - Rubber Washer Not sure if this makes any sense but I think it also helps suspend the record i.e. reduce vibrations coming up directly from the platter into the stylus. It can also provide better platter/record grip. I have not tried my Scoutmaster without the s... | |
| Denon 103R cart with Scoutmaster and Black Cube SE I'm using the 103R with a Scoutmaster and am very happy. I haven't tried any other catridges (it's my first) one but for the money I'd be surprised if it can be beaten. Based on comments on Audiogon and elsewhere many agree. Cheers! | |
| What cartridge to use on the VPI Scoutmaster? I am using a Denon 103R cartridge and am so far very happy with it. Lots of low-level detail and finesse. Not the last word by any means but for $250 very difficult to beat. Am considering upgrading soon to a Shelter based on reviews I have read a... | |
| Phono cable, are they really different? I have a VPI Scoutmaster going into a Supratek Chenin and I use Discovery Essence. So far I've been very happy with the results. The difference between that and a pair of Homegrown Silver Lace ICs I was using before was subtle but noticeable. | |
| Joule vzn 80 or 100 for merlins? Another vote here for sufficient power. I have the VZN-80 and a pair of Merlin VSM-Ms in a room about 15 ft by 22 ft. For realistic listening to all kinds of music (including Led Zep) I rarely crank my preamp past the 12'oclock mark. The Joule's a... | |
| VPI Scout ... move to Scoutmaster or even further If it wll help, I've just received a new Scoutmaster (stock arm and motor) and I am pairing it with a Supratek Chenin. I've only had this 2 days so the TT is not yet broken in but so far, a wonderful combination. I'm using a borrowed Denon 103 whi... | |
| Best used speakers under $3,500? I'd add Merlin VSM-Ms to that list. You should be able to get a pair for under $3500. | |
| Is anyone using a Supratek product with Merlins? I am using a Supratek Chenin with Merlin VSM-Ms. For interconnects to my Granite 861 amps I'm using 1.5m NearSOTA Silver Spiral and for speaker cables I'm using 8ft runs of NearSOTA "OTA" wire (single core). I like the interconnects a lot for the ... | |
| Which turntable should I buy? Elinor, thanks for your reply. I think I may have the preamp section taken care of with my newish Supratek Chenin (see System). I certainly appreciate the sentiment about buying a more modest turntable with zero setup or internal matching worries ... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Has anyone ordered a DAC from Mick? When's the first shipment due? | |
| Spacedeck Vs. Scoutmaster I asked the same question about a week ago and I was also considering the Thorens 850 due to its reviews in the press. I will buy something early in January, probably the Scoutmaster but it's a really hard call based on what people have said. I ha... |