rdk777
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SUT With a Manley Steelhead RC? @lewm - specs at https://www.manley.com/hifi/mshlr However, there are two numbers listed 50 mV and 93 mV at various dB levels - the 50 mV likely at the lower 50 dB gain. | |
SUT With a Manley Steelhead RC? Per the specs of the Manley Steelhead, the maximum rated input voltage is 50 mV. Your MSL cartridge with a 0.5 mV output is stepped up to 10 mV with the 1:20 MSL SUT. Maximum cartridge output voltage can be as high as ten-times the cartridge’s rat... | |
Holst The Planets Just got my copy through Ebay - had to pay a little bit more ($33 incl shipping), but totally worth it. Thanks for the heads-up. | |
Rediscovered My album collection. Where to buy online. I still prefer Amazon - 2 day shipping (Prime) on most and return has not been an issue. I stopped buying used albums from Discogs and Ebay, particularly because no seller seems to know what Near Mint means - too many disappointments. Other place... | |
Turntable advice You have some serious speakers (and amp) so you should go with a turntable of similar caliber. Personally, I think Japanese and European tables are much better than VPI. I went through three decent turntables before I settled on the TechDas AFVP -... | |
Koetsu I'm sure there are more Koetsu owners than this that are concerned. I would be if I owned one. I likely won't be buying one now. | |
Koetsu So I guess that means that no rebuilding of Koetsu cartridges. Will retipping by third parties such as VAS be the only option? Is there a difference? I was thinking about getting a stone-bodied Koetsu. | |
Step Up Transformer with Moving Iron Cartridge? Soundsmith's Hyperion Mk2 (moving iron) cartridge recommends a 470 ohm loading for optimal performance. Coincidentally - that equates to a 10:1 step up ratio. | |
Step Up Transformer with Moving Iron Cartridge? Output voltage is 5 mV - should not need step-up. | |
Turntable Isolation What's your budget? The Minus K (or similar) is probably the best isolation device to prevent footfalls from affecting play. The cheaper options are hit and miss as a lot depends on the your rack, listening area etc. More info at minusk.com | |
Streamers made in America? Bricasti literally has a Chinese flag on their homepage. Not the look I’m going for. I think aurender is my best bet. Too funny! | |
Lowest priced MC thats better than a Premium MM? I had the Grade 2 Prime+ (~$1100) Zu 103 cartridge and within weeks of receiving it, damaged the cantilever. Somehow, I also managed to damage the internal wiring and thus could not be fixed due to the epoxy potting of the cartridge (became landfi... | |
Best Covers Shawn Colvin - Viva Las Vegas | |
What's the benefit of balanced tonearm cables? 😀😁😃😎 | |
A Story about a Defective Signature Platinum So ..... is this same cartridge on sale at USAM? |