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Phasemation cart on Technics
You can play with the VTA by setting the Cart' Body Level to the LP, or a Little Toe Down / Heel Down. It is not uncommon to see where Cart' users have selected a Heel Down alignment as their preference. This can be achieved in a controlled incr... 
845 Tube Sockets.....Bayonet vs plug in types?
With recent Amp' Build a lot of thought went into the types of Valve Socket to b used. At the time of my 845's being built, the Sockets as Bayonet Types were just another item on the BOM. With what I know today, I would be looking at Valve Socke... 
Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/effect-of-stylus-friction-on-lp.402401/  
Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm
Friction is unavoidable, even the lowest coefficient of friction achievable is friction. Surfaces have imperfections, the contact of Two Surfaces imperfections when movement of surfaces is occurring causes the imperfections to deform as they rub ... 
dac recommendations for turntable listener?
I have regular access to hear the EAR Acute in use in the system it belongs to, as well as in Systems it is loaned into for demo' purposes. I also have been present when it has been compared to a Audio Note Valve Based CDP, a Bespoke Built Valve ... 
Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm
To summarize, A Cart' that is very familiar, used with a change to the Systems Amp's and New Speakers to was noticed to be a tiny bit off. Same Cart' assessed with familiar Amp' and New Speakers, was still assessed as being  a tiny bit off. Vin... 
Anyone adjust cart set up due to ambient temperature changes?
Hopefully it is only the Tensioning Wire/Wires that have lost the bite at their Anchor Point.  Tension Wires will allow the Cantilever to become unruly, if loosened off.   
Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm
Or blatantly refusing to learn something through experiencing as a result of receiving a demonstration. Strongly Suggesting math with a limited Calculus is the precursor to where a experience is to be sought.  As said each to their own on such a ... 
Tone arm length
I use Stevenson A as my method for Alignment. I have not been needing to consider any other Alignment Geometry, I am more than content with Stevenson A. I have not suspected anything negative is present in relation to the effect of the Geometry ... 
Comparison of sonic qualities of some tonearms
@drbond you have stated "In my estimation, the tonearm may have more of an impact on sound quality than the cartridge used". I would be happy to say the following: In my estimation, the tonearm does have more of an impact on sound quality than c... 
amazing transformation...how?
Once in a while a Static is present in my listening environment, that really does not lend itself to creating a pleasant experience when replaying Vinyl.  I have successfully treated it for a short duration, maybe Two Albums, but it speedily show... 
Watts! How many do we need?
@rshank64 In posts made, I attempt to only write and share of experiences had. As this report made is the description being offered of a very very recent experience had, the content has a relevance to the Topic of this thread.    I am not report... 
Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm
The accuracy of Zenith is a difficult subject as numerous Cartridge users have Cantilever / Styli's in used that are a Pre-Assembled Part, provided as a Part from a supply chain to Cartridge producers. The supply chain seeming conform to a partic... 
Denarips and Vinshine split
@classic8 I looked at used prices for the Venus II and have seen a item in Black Finish sold for approx' $2K earlier this year. The LAIV Harmony has also been seen sold used for similar monies. If new models is not critical for the items to go o... 
Experience purchasing a used high-end cartridge
There are quite a few considerations to have a very good knowledge of when setting up a Cartridge. If these considerations are not worked with to achieve an optimised interface that is maintained, a very expensive Cart' remains a very expensive C...