noromance

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Turntable Set-Up HELP!
With no cartridge connected, touch the headshell wires with your finger. Whether in MM or MC, you should get a hum as you touch them.If you get noise on both MM and MC, then it is most likely the new cartridge at fault. If you do not get noise on ... 
VPI Classic vs Clear Audio Wood
I want to try clarify what I meany by my lack of sparkle comment.Maybe it is because I run a Decca London and Garrard combination and I like the music to really come at me as if I am there. When that doesn’t happen, it’s got no sparkle!I have hear... 
Looking for Advice To Build a Small System Around Thorens Turntable
You should not need to spend $5k on this.  
VPI 40th Anniversary Table After Warranty Support Question
Why not call Mat Weisfeld at VPI and ask him? 
Tracking Force?
After Grado, everything is bright.  
Looking for a mid-priced TT to install my 2M Black Cart
@chakster Heartened to see you endorse Garrard idlers. I run two Audiograil 401s (with custom idlers and platter, in ply and slate plinths) and wish for nothing else. Anyone in the market for an excellent table should consider one.  
Luxman Integrated - What do they sound like
Listened for an hour to HD-streamed/DAC at the NY show and was impressed. Detailed, sweet, delicate and very musical. https://twitteringmachines.com/ny-audio-show-2018-the-rooms-part-1/ 
Melody EL34 amp sudden drop in Volume and loud buzz.
Mark the transformer so if you get billed for a new one, you know you got a new one.   
Which area of components to spend the most $ on? Boy I was wrong all my life!
+1 @viridian  
VPI Classic vs Clear Audio Wood
I find VPI tables to be somewhat lacking in sparkle so I'd get the ClearAudio Concept Wood. There is an ex-show demo one for $1650 on eBay from a dealer. 
Tracking Force?
Ugh. You're in for a treat if you set it correctly especially at the lower end of the recommended scale. Listen for delicacy and air over heavy bass. 
Looking for a mid-priced TT to install my 2M Black Cart
@sircheech Understood. Respectfully,  I think it would help to state that in your original post. I've heard a lot of systems at shows and while not always the best place to hear any rig at its best, very few have bested my own in the areas of perf... 
Looking for a mid-priced TT to install my 2M Black Cart
The thing is are you in this for the long haul or are you just passing through the vinyl domain? Can you save for longer and spend more? I’ve been down the long road as many of us have here. Ultimately, you will spend and sell and spend and sell u... 
Looking for a mid-priced TT to install my 2M Black Cart
There are a bunch of interesting tables on audiogon in your price range inc a Rega 6, an Oracle Delphi for $1500 and a LP12 with Ittok for $1000. 
Looking for a mid-priced TT to install my 2M Black Cart
Assuming you want to buy new, the Pioneer PLX1000 is prob best bet at the lower end of your budget. The new Technics SL1200Mk7 is worth considering or the 1210 and will likely see you through many upgrades.You could also look at the George Merrill...