noromance
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| Herron VTPH-2A vs Rogers PA-2 Phono Preamplifier Nice write-up on tube rolling in the Herron. Tube Rolling the Herron VTPH-2A Phono Preamp | Steve Hoffman Music Forums I've not seen an amplifier that does not respond to rolling and this post sums up what to expect. | |
| Build-up on stylus - any new cures? When the stylus gets dirty, I add a few drops of 91% alcohol to the ME. That generally takes care of it. Agree with @slaw keep records clean; less gunk and your stylus will last longer. | |
| Hear my Cartridges....🎶 Quick listen on the phone so there's that. A sounds better to me. It's probably your Sony XL88D! But knowing your penchant for MM finds, it wouldn't surprise me if A was a vintage MM. | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Lana Cantrell – The Now Of Then! (RCA Victor 1969) | |
| Sweet new tube amp needs better speakers Careful you don't hit the law of diminishing returns. What's your source? | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Jonah Tolchin – Clover Lane (Yep Roc Records 2014)Sweet record. Check it out. Wooden Wand vibe. | |
| Build-up on stylus - any new cures? Up and down for Magic Eraser. Never drag. | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? The Mike + Ruthy Band – Bright As You Can (Humble Abode Music 2015)Sides 3-4 | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Doc Evans – Cornet Artistry (Audiophile 1956 mono) | |
| Sue Kraft Pam, that's a heart-rending and emotional story. | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? From earlier.k.d. lang – Shadowland (Sire 1988)Really like the wall of sound on this album. | |
| Help/advice, upgrading my vintage amplifier! +1 for a tube integrated. Forget about receivers. | |
| Anybody own a component that sounds better with the cover off? Yup. My phono amps have been topless since forever. Really noticeable with tubes. My LP12 was also coverless in the 80s. I've mentioned this as a great free upgrade in posts over the years. | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Various – Fast Folk Musical Magazine: Live At The Bottom Line 89 (Fast Folk Musical Magazine 1990) | |
| Townshend Pods under TT Don’t Do My slate plinth (60-70 pounds) is on 3 Nobsound springs with the springs compressed to about 60% with left, right, rear—5,3,7 springs in each cup. It sounds a lot better than when it was on cones. Concrete floor with no issues. I’ve had to be care... |