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SME V Tonearm on eBay Hong Kong Sellers are FAKE!!!
This seller is also eBay ing this $19000. https://www.ebay.com/itm/SME-3012R-Gold-Improved-Precision-Stereo-Tonearm-Working-Is-Good/2534929106...Is this fake, too? 
SME V Tonearm on eBay Hong Kong Sellers are FAKE!!!
Did you check out the photo of the arm that is being called a fake? It is not out of focus and there are multiple pictures. I've visually compared it to a "real" arm and o can't see any differences. Does anyone know someone who bought this arm fro... 
SME V Tonearm on eBay Hong Kong Sellers are FAKE!!!
What are the obvious tell tale signs that this is a fake?  
New or used cartridge
Buy from a trusted source. I done so and have had good luck. When all goes right you can get a tremendous value. I've done so and enjoyed the rewards that would otherwise been beyond my wallet. 
3 head cassette decks
I've had more decks than I can list here including 5 different Naks, Tandberg, Denon, Sony, Kyocera, NAD, Pioneer, etc.  the big Naks that I've own include a 700 mkII and a ZX7. The deck that is actually a sleeper and whose low end betters the Nak... 
Brand new to vinyl: Help!
Buy buy a good table down the road. 
Hifiman HE560
The original earpads that came on my 560s were tapered/thicker to the back with felt on the part that touches your head.Those are the same ones that came with mine. I feel that due to the combination of the ear pads and headband's propensity to ... 
Hifiman HE560
I’m using a Benchmark HDR and it handles them nicely. 
Turntable Set-Up
Go to Vinyl Engine and obtain all the information and tools you need to learn and do it right yourself. Free your self from the chains of dependency. 
Benz Micro Ace Sh hours
If you want to spend a little and get a whole lot more send your cartridge to Soundsmith and have a sapphire cantilever installed. It will bring your cartridge to a whole new level. For 299 you will have a cartridge that beats much more expensive ... 
Does It have to be loud?
It needs to be as loud as you need it to be, no more and no less. I'm also in the camp that says each type of music and recording can determine what that level should be. Every recording was mixed and mastered at a certain volume. Good engineers w... 
Hifiman HE560
The original 400. 
Hifiman HE560
The leather ones came the other day and they were installed. They fit and sound the same as the old, synthetic round ones, which makes them perfect. Can't get enough of late night listening with the 560's. I very pleased! 
If your system were a car!
Sounds like an old school 1965, Shelby Corbra with a 427. Old school quality with excellent performance! 
If your system were a car!
Roxy54,Maybe one that was recalled! :?)Ray