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| Vpi vs. TW Acustic This has become both informative and entertaining.VPI vs. Raven One....Here's what I noticed...by MadfloydI used to own four tower Huge Infinity speakers. The Oracle literally blew the doors off of my previous listening place.by SirspeedyThanks fo... | |
| Vpi vs. TW Acustic I find Audiogon threads to be informative and entertaining. When I first read the original post, I thought that this thread would be the former. However, it has become the latter. | |
| Vpi vs. TW Acustic Madfloyd,Could you describe the differences you hear between your old VPI rig and your new Raven One/TriPlanar? I assume you are using the same Dynavector XV-1S. Thanks. | |
| Vpi vs. TW Acustic How about a used SME 10? It too is built to last a lifetime and at around $4K used, a very good value. It is a solid, quiet and stable platform for any number of arm/cartridge combos though I have only heard an SME arm on mine. There is also no fu... | |
| Vpi vs. TW Acustic Hifigary,Member Madfloyd did just do what you are considering. His rig is not yet set up but you may want to contact him. | |
| Tri-planar vs Graham Dan and Doug,Thank you each for your clear explanations. I think I understand what you're talking about now. I have not really identified the importance of harmonics as such in my set of sonic priorites (I just listened to the piano hammer-strikes... | |
| Tri-planar vs Graham Hi Doug,The harmonics/ringing issue makes sense to me. I did't hear that with his front end in your system with your Doshi. I didn't hear it with his Doshi in my system. The Doshi did'nt sound that good in my sytem. Ian is the third owner of that ... | |
| Tri-planar vs Graham Hi Doug,It may be a bit disappointing to have ditched a first class preamp for a second class one due to problems which had nothing to do with the preamp,To which preamps (make and model)do you refer? Do you think their performance is in absolute ... | |
| SME 20/2 sound problem. Remedy suggestions needed Zbielak,Another cartridge I would recommend is the Sumiko Celebration. It was designed using the SME V arm on an SME table. It sounds wonderful and there are many reviews on the net. It can be found used for $1000 or new for about $2000. | |
| What cartridge, what output? Doug's response to the original post is about the clearest, most well-reasoned response that I have read on this subject. Even better, with some modification to component category, it can be applied to other "what do you recommend" type posts. Ver... | |
| SME 20/2 sound problem. Remedy suggestions needed Zbielak,Welcome to Audiogon! I see you are a new member and this thread that you initiated should be a very interesting experience. There will be lots of suggestions. I tend to agree with what others have said. After a big change, one often needs ... | |
| SME V arm: dynamic VTF or straight weight Axel,I agree with you about removing the SME V damping trough. I removed it for cleaning as per the SME instructions and then reinstalled it for aesthetic reasons. I can't imagine there being any sonic difference one way or the other. I don't thin... | |
| Has anyoe had problems using the mint LP tractor It toook me some time to get the hang of it. Lots of eye-strain. As Yip advices, patience and rest are very important as well as excellent lighting. I set my turntable on a desk right next to a window with bright northern light. My revelation came... | |
| Will SME-V, etc benefit with non-stock alignment? Axel,My answer is YES. The MINT Tractor was a big improvement over my stock SME protractor. Once I supplied Yip with my exact cartridge specs (stylus tip to mounting hole distance) he made a protactor for my specific cartridge/arm combination. I f... | |
| SME V arm: vertical play at the arm post Hello Jfrech,Yes I did have the 309 which came with my SME 10 tt. I think it did also have this "feature", but I can not think of any purpose for it. I just think that having to check that the arm is level each time you adjust the VTA screw is ver... |