rdk777

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Searching for an amp to pair with Rockport Atria II
Atria I owner - currently driven by Gryphon Diablo 300 integrated amp.  600W/channel at 4 ohms.  I had the Octave V 80 (w the Black Box) initially, but would crap out at higher volumes.  Like mentioned above, it requires a lot of juice. Boulder, P... 
Azimuth adjustment with the Sorane SA 1.2 tonearm
@rogerstaton - were you able to adjust azimuth with the Ortofon SPU?Also does the Sorane 1.2 have a divet to measure P2S - from pictures that I've seen, doesn't appear to be one? Thanks. 
Review of the SMARTractor and SMARTstylus
Agree.  No regrets on spending the $700 for the SMARTractor.  However, the SMARTstylus was a total waste of money - its worth about $25 at most.  Tried to return, but store would not allow. 
Why so many angry audiophiles?
It's an intense hobby - what do you expect? 
Recommendation for new cables
Whatever you do - DON'T go to The Cable Company,  They will rip you off.  They promise you can return cables, but ends up being store credit. Plus if you need a cable library to buy cables, you have other issues. Suggestions above are based on exp... 
Does Age Matter?
55 - prefer analog. Stream to discover music or hard to find vinyl. 
What's your "buy one of these and get it re-tipped" cartridge suggestion for a DL103 fan?
I've acquired an Audio Musikraft shell that uses the DL-103 or 103R.  There are multiple versions - I bought the bronze shell that weighs 21 gm. It's one of the best sounding Denon mods I have come across - in fact it's made the Stereophile Class ... 
Albums (vinyl) I Got This Year That Was Great Sounding
MC - awesome.  Haven't pulled a trigger yet on a white hot stamper. Maybe...someday. 
Know Anyone in the Los Angeles Area that does SME Rewires?
Yep - Brooks Berdan also dealers for SME. 
Is Not Responding To An Offer Just Plain Rude?
I think it’s plain rude not to respond. If you have COVID - don’t place an in Agon - wait untilyou’re better. Same applies if you have other issues. If you want to sell in a public forum, you should play by the rules. Agon should automatically acc... 
Overrated/Underrated
Oh- it's about cables.  Damn that Sake is going down too smooth! 
Overrated/Underrated
Underrated - Audio Musikraft DL-103 cartridge. I think folks are thinking it's just another modded Denon DL 103, but to me its a great value. No need to wait in line for a retip that could take up to a year..., just buy a 103 DL or R, whatever you... 
Diy helph
Have you tried interchanging the cables? I had a situation where one of my cables potentially had damaged shielding and would catch radio interference when connected to my turntable. 
RIP - Aretha Franklin
Was it Paul that shot him? 
RIP - Aretha Franklin
@arafiq - you got too much time on your hands Bud.