pryso
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| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? So, based on Lew's discovery of the alignment mis-match with his DV arm, I'm wondering if there is a simple way to identify the alignment utilized in the design for any given arm? Could it be something as simple as observing if the cartridge requi... | |
| Modernists Unite, or: saying no to room treatment In spite of several decades in this hobby, I won't claim to be an expert on room acoustics (or any other aspect for that matter). This is not false modesty but due to the simple fact that I continue to learn new things almost every day.So let me o... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? A contrarian comment - Many of you have read, or at least heard of, Jim Smith's "Get Better Sound". That book is full of useful tips based on his years of experience with system set up and I heartily recommend it. If you buy a copy you become elig... | |
| Best Bass amp Don't know about "best" in terms of sonics but one of the best values would be a used Eagle or EKSC. The Electron Kinetics Service Center builds upgraded models and services the older John Iverson Eagle amps so they are not orphans.Great power and... | |
| Technics SP-10 Tonearm Pod instead of Plinth/Base I believe there is much confusion about Raul's table, possibly due to his non-English native language, although I think he communicates quite well. I attempted to include a link to a photo of his SP-10 but cannot figure out how to do so. It is a w... | |
| Technics SP-10 Tonearm Pod instead of Plinth/Base I agree with Lew regarding rigidity of connection between cartridge/tonearm and the platter/record. Considering the small margin for error in proper cartridge set up, I just don't see how any lack of absolute coupling between them could be benefic... | |
| Moderate Priced Integrated Amp I would second the advice to begin by selecting speakers first. Then you will know the impedance and power needs.For acoustic classical and jazz at moderate levels with near-field listening (you said the room is small), I would begin by looking at... | |
| want new plinth ideas for direct-drive turntables Need some 'splainin' here, as Desi Arnaz used to say.I don't know all that much about electronics and I'm only familiar with the SP-10 Mk 2 series of DD tables. But since the motor must remain attached to the spindle and platter, how much benefit ... | |
| 200 wpc bass amplifier suggestions While the Eagles/EKSC amps can be outstanding full range on some speakers (I've never heard B&W 801s sound better), their best performance (my opinion here) is in the bass range. This is why I recommended them. So thanks to Steve for reporting... | |
| tubes and rock and roll, good fit? Listen to Atmasphere's advice. I owned a pair of his MA-1 monos for about a year (100 wpc). They were probably the most magical/musical amps I listened to with my speakers at that time - but only with selected music. Those speakers were 90 dB and ... | |
| 200 wpc bass amplifier suggestions One of the best deals for a bass amp would be either a Eagle (John Iverson) or EKSC (rebuilds and new by former Electron Kinetics tech). Both stereo (2 or 2A) and mono (400) versions are available used for great prices. | |
| tubes and rock and roll, good fit? Consider how many rock musicians/bands use tube amps. Any other questions?Of course they will work but as others stated, most important is the match with your speakers. I'm not a fan of Krell, but then I only owned their amps/pre once. They offer ... | |
| bent stylus questions Lloyd, alignment is a tricky business. We know there are two parameters, overhang and offset. Overhang is relatively simple to set. It should position the stylus tip in position to trace the proper arc for a given arm (distance from pivot point to... | |
| Best Arm and Cartridge Setup for Mono LP's Because I own several hundred mono LPs, I've done a bit of research.I believe you must first consider which records you will be playing before buying a mono cartridge. Note this applies only to 33 LPs, not 78s which have at least 3 mil stylus tip ... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Lew, good thought to provide your list. However it might be helpful to identify new MM/MI separately from NOS, at least for those new to this thread or new to vinyl.We can add Shure, Stanton, Benz, other Ortofon models to the list of new MM/MI sti... |