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Supex SDX-1100r Phono Cartridge
Thanks for the info @rauliruegas  and @vinylzone.  I'm going to keep a lookout for the cartridge.  I'm guessing they don't come up often. 
Supex SDX-1100r Phono Cartridge
Moot point now, the seller pulled the listing. 
Supex SDX-1100r Phono Cartridge
Looks like Soundsmith and VAS both work with ruby cantilevers.  Soundsmith seems to have reasonable prices, I have yet to confirm with VAS on pricing.Thanks, 
Supex SDX-1100r Phono Cartridge
elliotbnewcombjr,The link you posted is for a  SUPEX SDX-1000 MC Cartridge, not the same animal. 
Supex SDX-1100r Phono Cartridge
Yes, that's the one.  Thanks for the advice.Anyone have experience with this cartridge? 
Preamp for Herron VTPH-2A
Users have their mantras suggest their ideas (many invaluable) even if they’re not for you.Users, yes, audio cult members, not so much. You can tell the difference when they get either mad or insulting when you don't agree to follow their doctrine... 
Preamp for Herron VTPH-2A
@lewm Please don't feed the troll ;). 
cleaning fluid for the gem dandy record cleaner
I make my own.  800 ml distilled water, 200ml 99.9% pure anhydrous Isopropyl alcohol, 5ml Ilford Ilfotol wetting agent.This works as well or better than anything I've tried, and is very inexpensive. 
Preamp for Herron VTPH-2A
@bpoletti Yeah, auditioning the VTSP-360 is the ultimate goal, but I won't have funds for it until next year, and VTSP-3A's come up used, but only occasionally.@wturkey,I thought about the Freya+. Ordering one now looks like a 4-6 month wait. If... 
Preamp for Herron VTPH-2A
No simple and this is the reason you ask for active gain line stage when your power amp already 300 watt. I'm not gonna say your speakers are bad, but they are power suckers for a reason. Rediculous.  Now your telling me I need to pick speakers I ... 
Preamp for Herron VTPH-2A
Ok, so I've looked as some suggestions so far. Audible Illusions L3A - Tons of gain (way too much?), has a reputation of burning thru tubes. DENAFRIPS products look nice, I'll have to go thru reviews more. Benchmark LA-4 looks very interesting.... 
Preamp for Herron VTPH-2A
Preferences are just that.  It doesn't bother me if he prefers something different.  I haven't heard the PS Audio gear, other than an S300 amp which was impressive for the price.Having said that, I'm thrilled with what the VTSP-2A did for my liste... 
Preamp for Herron VTPH-2A
chaksterSpeaker efficiency doesn't even come into consideration for me, only the sound.  If I find a speaker that I like, getting the right amount of power is simple.Efficient speakers for the sake of efficiency is just another audiophile religiou... 
Preamp for Herron VTPH-2A
I'm wary of buying from online marketplaces unless the seller is a dealer, or has extensive selling feedback.  I'd also like to be able to return if it doesn't work out.My current cartridge is an AT-ART9XA. I have others too, mostly LOMCs.  Power ... 
My new to me Herron VTPH-2A - First impressions
I've got a couple of SUT's lying around.  I do use LOMC carts mostly, in the .2mv range.  Even when gain matched properly to the cart, I've found that SUTs can be a mixed bag.  Some carts sound better than others when using an SUT.  And the extra ...