rdk777
Responses from rdk777
| Cartridge without serial? @chakster - the cartridge that I got retipped from VAS for ~$500 was well worth more than the ~$6k that I would have to pay for a new cartridge from their trade-in/exchange program. I can pick up two top end used cartridges with the savings. I al... | |
| Cartridge without serial? There are a few like juki on Ebay and Kron here on Agon that sell these "gray market" cartridges. There are buyers (from the number of reviews) that would rather pay these discounted price than the full retail price (plus tax) that a dealer would ... | |
| Headband type magnifier w/ lights for TT setup @fjn04 - can you send a link to the LED light magnifier you're getting? I'm also looking for a light/magnifier for tt setup.Thanks.RK | |
| AudioMachina V8 $398 Whoa! Whoa! Would be interested to hear from folks that have used it. i | |
| Cartridge recommendation around $2k? I have the ARC Phono Ref 2SE preamp which has a gain of 74 dB balanced. Excellent preamp - I’d highly recommend. Can find a used one around $5.5k or so. The newer used Phono Ref 3 (replaced by the 3SE) goes for around $7k-7.5k.As for the Kuzma 4P ... | |
| Cartridge recommendation around $2k? The ultimate Denon 103 upgrade is the Audiomusikraft First Series cartridge/shell. I got the Bronze shell weighing in at 21 gms and its extremely good. Has made it in Stereophile's Class A cartridges for a number of years. I replaced the origin... | |
| ways to store your records +1 on the modular shelves from mapleshadestore.com ^, I got the double wide heirloom 2 shelf with a bypass on the bottom to store equipment in ambrosia maple and extremely happy with it, Great build quality. | |
| How Do You Store Your Record Collection? Recommendations Please! @sandthemall - I'm gonna get the Mapleshade racks. They look sturdy and not reasonable in price. Thanks for the recommendation. | |
| New Herron VTPH 2A versus used Audio Research Reference 2 Phono Spend a little bit more and get the SE - its significantly better than the 2. Here's a review - Exclusive First Review: Audio Research's NEW Reference Phono 2SE Phonostage Preamp - The Absolute SoundI have the 2SE and it'll stay with me for a lo... | |
| D’Agostino Progression integrated vs Gryphon Diablo 300 Sorry, but there's no way to make a statement on how good or bad the amps are without owning both amps. I see that happening a lot on this forum. I own the Gryphon Diablo 300 and its a great integrated amp which retails for ~$16k, Dan's Momem\ntum... | |
| Townshend Audio Podiums: The Full Review I see a lot of folks on here expressing their opinions on something they haven't personally tried/owned. I see no value in that. It's one thing to say - yeah I bought it, didn't like it and got rid of it vs this will never work, I'd rather spend... | |
| Morch DP-8 arm on a Helix Two turntable I also have the Kuzma 4P (11) and recently got the Moerch DP-8 as an alternate arm to use with my AF Technics SP 10 Mk2. It's only been a short period, but my initial impression is that the DP-8 ain't no slouch. It may not be up there with the 4P... | |
| Anyone use auto lifters? Opinions The mechanism of the LF is spring loaded. | |
| Anyone use auto lifters? Opinions @sancho22, @sm - I had the exact same experience.OP - Little Fwend is the top tier lifter on the market today and yes - its pricey for what it does. But.., well worth it and come in two sizes, so should fit most turntables. | |
| Carbon Fiber Brush with Milty Gun? Universal rule. Shoot first, ask questions later. |