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Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm
After a discussion with one of my Tonearm Designer friends, it has ben agreed that on a Tonearm being produced to enable a ease to experience Wires for the Signal Path against a Tonearm with a permanent wire configuration, using the Wire of choice... 
Best turntable under $4000
I have suggested the Toshiba / Aurex SR-510 on this forum in the past and got a bit of grief for the suggestion being made. I own this model along with other Japanese Vintage Models. I am not a fan of the Base of the Bearing Housing, it will nee... 
Do I buy an upscale TT?
I would expect anybody who is introduced to a System for the first time, in a home environment, where the system has been carefully put together to get the best from the sources selected to be used, will be impressed with the demonstration offered... 
Did vinyl sales just hit the proverbial brick wall?
I mainly buy Vinyl today, as a 'Merch' direct from a New Performer trying to become established. It is the only method I see to be used, to assist with them getting a worthwhile remuneration from their work. In many cases the Tracks can be acquir... 
What Does It Take To Surpass A SME V?
Due to Brexit, the Third Party Service based in Holland, stopped dealing with Items from the UK. This has been a loss, as the Technician really knows the Ortofon Products from the past 20ish Years as there is design used that the Technician has h... 
Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm
@mijostyn I take it you have a very short recollection, as I know you read all my posts. I don't build anything, apart from a CDT and a few stored Cartridges, every device in use is Bespoke produced, either built from scratch or a available produ... 
What Does It Take To Surpass A SME V?
@neonknight Through a communication with a Third Party Technician Service with strong ties with Ortofon, it is now a case that since shortly before pre-covid times, Ortofon stopped releasing parts for their products to outside resources. I missed... 
Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm
@atmasphere I do like this description, it does somehow resonate with thoughts I have been having, as a result of having experiences of the use of a Tonearm and Platter Spindle Bearing that are modified and have the Tightest of Tolerances put in p... 
Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm
@mijostyn you have stated," I am not your casual audiophile ", whatever that means to you as a means of separating yourself from other audiophiles.  Also you state " a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about equipment for playing ... 
Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm
As said, Lets see where the snobbery goes. From another perspective, I do see at times a little competitiveness displayed in relation to HiFi. When attending a Local Group meeting the Hot Seat can be eyed with intention to have first dibs. The ... 
Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm
@racedoc I am impressed the ViV 9" Arm superseded in use a combined value of Tonearms that must be near $12-15000 in total value. Must have been a great time doing the evaluations. Myself on occasion receives a invite to play the role of an evalu... 
Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm
@mijostyn has stated that along with @clearthinker, they both are aligned in their thoughts on the following,  " we are all subject to modifiers based on mood " - Music being the stimulus that it is, and when detected being present, is going to h... 
Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm
When using the Term 'Audiophile', I relate to it as a individual who expresses a deep rooted interest in hearing music. I would even accept that a Audiophile has a deep rooted interest in equipment to replay recorded music, either from a Analogue... 
Getting back in the game
During the 10 Years of doing other things, there has been developments outside of the mainstream, but very attractive as a option in comparison to the Mainstream. I strongly suggest a look at Neurochrome Amplifiers, they are produced on your side... 
Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm
Enjoyment of Music is enjoyment of Sound made by Humans. Sound made by Humans is present as a form of entertainment, the sole purpose being to function as a stimulus for the bodies auditory perception and the ability to be able to hear sound, is ...