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Makeshift tonearm for under $800
I was thinking about FR64 as well, just that I am unable to get to read about its sonics and cartridge compatibility on the internet. 
Upgrade for users of 1/2" mylar belt
Hi Doug, for the past few months I am desperately looking to upgrade the drive system of my Verdier. It was originally supplied with a silk thread which was okay but a friend of mine suggested I try 1/4 inch reel to reel tape. The tape immediately... 
"Harder" cartridge recomendation
Halcro, would you like to share the details of the "magical" cartridge ? 
Who uses high end TT setup for vintage records ?
No, Pani. This is not a tonearm issue for sure, but mostly related with speakers and electronics ... and (in some very rare cases) to a lesser degree on some unacceptably draft made IC and speaker cables. (I am perfectly happy that I've discovered... 
Who uses high end TT setup for vintage records ?
Examples are many. Turntables that could not play many of the classic/vintage rock/pop recordings well:1. Scheu Premier2. Oracle Delphi3. Origin Live4. Clearaudio (sorry dont remember the model)There are many more.Cartridges that clearly favour ne... 
Makeshift tonearm for under $800
I am using a ZYX RS30 cart and RCM Sensor prelude phono. Both are very lively combination. 
Unipivot tonearms less forgiving of Vinyl quality?
And which profile is typically less forgiving of noise ? 
Makeshift tonearm for under $800
Anyone ? 
"Harder" cartridge recomendation
Halcro, Syntax..others, can someone please describe the sound signature of these high end FR cartridges ? How do they compare to the current Lyras and ZYX ? Any opinions ? 
"Harder" cartridge recomendation
Bydlo, another cartridge I am seriously considering and think will suit your requirement very well is the Yamamoto YC-03s. Please read about it. You can buy brand new within your budget. 
"Harder" cartridge recomendation
Though it is not my thread if Bydlo doesnt mind, can someone please describe the signature sound of FR7/f/fz carts ? I tried googling for a review but just couldnt find any and these cartridges are very expensive even in the used market so it is n... 
"Harder" cartridge recomendation
By the way, what do you think of the TSD15 super fine line version ? 
"Harder" cartridge recomendation
Cartridge that is fast, has a big sound and better than TSD15 under 1.2k Euros ? I do not know of any modern cart that fits all these criteria, but pleeeese if you do find one, dont forget to post it here on the thread. I will also love to own a c... 
47 Labs RS-A1 tonearm, how to adjust VTA ?
Thanks Intactaudio, I will try these options today.The distance from stylus to center pivot is something that is still a mystery. Some say it should be 2cm and some say it should be 0 cm !! You say 1cm :-). But I will try. I am not looking for the... 
47 Labs RS-A1 tonearm, how to adjust VTA ?
Okay, now I know how to adjust the VTA and also did try a few different settings, however I am unable to get rid of certain amount screechy-ness on high pitched female vocals especially while playing oldies classics. I dont hear that on the SME 30...