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pindac

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Measuring TT Speed
I prefer and feel more confident with the off board Strobe.They usually cost the price of a Vinyl Album or Two, and don't get a lot of usage once utilised.A Strobe built in to a TT can offer inaccuracies in showing the Speed,it is worth reading up... 
Best ultrasonic lp cleaner in 2020 and what surfactant best?
Any Thoughts on a Concentrate Enzyme Solution/ Distilled Water Mixtures Performance when used for the USC Bath ?Does it benefit from adding a Surfactant ? 
Cartridge reliability
The Defects that the OP has referred to are to be found in Cartridges.Not all Cartridges will have suffered from the conditions being referred to, but there is always a possibility that  there are Few Individuals who have had a unsatisfactory expe... 
Cartridge recommendations under $2500
I have recently read a report, as a result of an individuals audition of the Hana Umami Red.The individual offering the report is very familiar withUrushi Cartridges, and is claiming the Umami Redis a New Design coming from the same Production F... 
The Mutech RM Kanda Hyabusa
The Reviewer in my view can be trusted with their perception of the Sound Qualities on offer.The Sonic Labs is a Reference CartridgeAgain the following is a extract from the same reviewer,  comparing the Audio Technica Art 9 XI.This might be a Goo... 
Cartridge recommendations under $2500
You could visit VAS NY INC Youtube Page and listen to Multiple Needle Drops.Similar LP Tracks are used and System for the replays.For myself, after listening to many of the Needle Drops, I thought is was reasonably easy to work out from the replay... 
The Mutech RM Kanda Hyabusa
The Following is a review from a Forum Member that I Trust their experiences and reports.It is a Translation, so will be best read with a Broader Mind.________________________________________________________The time had come this morning, DHL de... 
In praise of the ESL-57
Prof2        I am very familiar with Quads ESL Speaker System.My First Ever Encounter was at a HiFi Event in the EAR Room.T D Paravicini had them directly coupled to Valve Power Amp's.That's where it Started and I have a been loyal to the 57 since... 
My thoughts on TT isolation methods.
Prof2         I myself have worked extensively with Layered Materials to build up a Isolation.In My Experience:Does it improve the SQ ? yes it does.The Improvement in the SQ will be heard in the earlier version of the applied methods.Especially wh... 
Diamond Stylus Enters the 4th Dimension
If you Google Stylus has separated from a Boron Cantilever, there are a variety of Cases to found with differing information.A search for Cartridge Model may well show up added information, as I found on my owned C'b, I referred to previously. The... 
Diamond Stylus Enters the 4th Dimension
There are many reports on the net about a Stylus Losing Adhesion from the Boron Rod Cantilevers that are used.I have a Cadenza Black with a Stylus that has separated from the Cantilever due to a loss of adhesion.I have found a solution for this si... 
In praise of the ESL-57
I don't see my remaining Listening Life without 57's used.They have been with me Since the Late 90's and are now used as a Stacked Array.I have other Speakers as well and am also Building OB's.The 57's are quite special in what they can produce.As... 
Teach me about cartridge 'retipping'
I have an experience of having a Cartridge Rebuilt.My Investigations and Ordering a Cartridge to be rebuilt, was motivated by the results that I had heard from another Cartridge that is a model that is near unobtainable to purchase.The closest I g... 
vinyl versus digital redux
Just recently on another Forum I visit but am not a Member.There has been Needle Drops carried out to present a Vinyl System with a Particular Device added.There was a suggestion made on how to listen to the needle drops using a Digital Set Up, an... 
Cartridge recommendation please...
Your Options on MM Cartridges is very Broad and will not be too financially unsettling to get on Board once more.I have been away from using a MM for too many years to recommend one.I do have MM's and a High Output MC in storage, that I intend on ...