psychicanimal

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Van Alstine Longhorn Cartridge?
Why not give it a try? For the money it's a no brainer. 
Back into vinyl - part 1
I have replaced the DC power lead from the stock 24 ga to 18 ga solid core copper from Radio Shack. The improvement was almost as radical as installing the power supply. Installing a cryo'ed power cord in the outboard power supply also is a dramat... 
Is the Rives Audio Parc an audiophile component
Why would Rives make a second rate component, anyway?The guy's up front about everything he does and he started just like one of us here in this forum. His track record speaks for himself, including the acoustics forum in the Asylum.*** 
Tecnodec w/HR PSU - Speed Problems - Help?
¿Quartz-lock, anyone? 
How to see if there's DC at my AC outlets?
The outlets in my Clear Image T4 filter have 2 MOhm resistors at the the hot & neutral of the outlets. A friend told me they're for filtering DC out... 
Poor student with a SL-1700MK2, which needle?
I use a modded Stanton Groovemaster II ($200) in my KAB modded Technics 1200. Great match. I think the Stanton 681 would be a great second choice...*** 
Trying a turntable-it sounds crappy, what's up??
Lk, I've already gone through the motions of modding a 1200. I know what does what. My initial suggestions still hold:1) Oil2) Sorbothane hemispheres3) Cryo'ed outlet4) Call KevinThere's more you can do on the cheap, but start w/ the above.*** 
Trying a turntable-it sounds crappy, what's up??
"Was kind of hoping I could get something fairly decent for 5 bills, but maybe that is not realistic."http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=64626&item=5736422709&rd=1There's some people here that have good analog knowl... 
Power cord to add ease and tame treble.
There will be no fix until you address power filtration... 
That nice, unforced, relaxed, easeful sound ??
There're some psychedelic drugs that will let the brain *see* sounds! 
Power cord to add ease and tame treble.
If you ask the wrong question you're bound to get the right answer for the wrong problem. Your problem is not the power cord... 
Trying a turntable-it sounds crappy, what's up??
A Technics headshell will take just about any cartridge. An integrated headshell cartridge is also an option. I use the modded Stanton Groovemaster in my KAB modded 1200.A Stanton 881S should be in your short list of cartridge choices. The sound i... 
Trying a turntable-it sounds crappy, what's up??
Make sure the spindle is oiled all the way to the top. If you don't have Technics oil then 3 in 1 will work too. Adding one of Chris VenHaus' inexpensive cryo'ed outlets will add slam and dynamics to the music.KABUSA sells Sorbothane hemispheres w... 
The Magic of Brazilian Music
How about some "Detrito Federal"? 
The Magic of Brazilian Music
Listen to some Maria Creuza...