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pro-ject tube box 2, vincent pho-8, jasmine LP2mk2
Sbrown, What is the application for the attenuators? 
pro-ject tube box 2, vincent pho-8, jasmine LP2mk2
Hi Sbrownnw, Soldering is not very challenging. I viewed a tutorial on Youtube (desoldering and soldering). I bought a Weller soldering iron for $25 (low wattage version with a very fine tip), some silver-bearing solder from Radio Shack and went t... 
pro-ject tube box 2, vincent pho-8, jasmine LP2mk2
Sbrownnw, The Jasmine is great out of the box. The other beauty of it is the circuitry is a nice clean design and there is ample space to make upgrades. For $25, purchase 2 Jantzen Superior Z-caps, 1 UF. They lift the veil from the music. 
Calling all owners - Jasmine LP 2.0 MKII
Sbrownw, The product sells under both Jasmine and Salience. My guess is that it depends on the initial marketplace and the US customers get what filters through. Salience means prominent and Jasmine means climbing.What should be most important to ... 
Why so low?
Yogiboy, If you enjoy the King James version, you should try and acquire the other 2 LPs. My favorite is Still Harry After All These Years.The beauty of Harry's trumpet playing is that he makes the instrument sing. It is what separates the most gi... 
Why so low?
Yogiboy, I agree about the sound quality of Sheffield Lab recordings. I just wish they had produced more material to my taste. I have numerous of their recordings. However, I listen primarily to the Harry James trio of LPs. 
Trans Fi Salvation direct rim drive turntable
Hi Spirit,I see that Vic removed all of his items for sale (tonearm, tonearm wires, etc) on Ebay. Can you give any insight for the shut down? Is he still going to sell his gear and turntable? 
pro-ject speed box 2 , all they say it is ?
Will a Pro-ject Speed Box work on a Lenco L75 ac motor? 
Phono Pre-Amp Questions
If you could stretch to $500 for a Jasmine LP2.0MKII, you would have a phono pre that you could easily live with as you upgrade. I chose the Jasmine based on threads of audio forums and received direct recommendations from other veteran audio enth... 
Looking for a $500 or so phono preamp -- BC23 ?
Hi Nandric, You might investigate first before increasing the gauge of wire. The voltage is very small and increasing the size may be detrimental to the performance (think in terms of voltage = water pressure and wire size = water pipe diameter).T... 
Looking for a $500 or so phono preamp -- BC23 ?
I have had my Jasmine for several years. I upgraded the output capacitors with Jantzen Superior z-Caps and I could not be happier. I like value for the dollar and hate to spend for a name.I have had other audio listeners audition the system and th... 
VPI JMW 12.5 counterweight upgrade
Myles and Tuded1, the Ebay vendor is JCLOVESMUSIC. He has a listing for XTC VARIABLE MASS 85-146gm COUNTERWEIGHT REGA, NAD, FUNK FIRM F.XR etc. TONEARMS. This seems to replace the many customized models that he used to list.Give JC an email throug... 
VPI JMW 12.5 counterweight upgrade
Neil, I read some of the feedback on Ebay. It appears that others have discovered the substantive sonic improvements that we have with the XTC. I am glad you gave it a try and published your results. 
Upgrade for users of 1/2" mylar belt
Doug, Can you recommend a high quality motor/controller that is up to the task of the mylar-tape drive system? 
VPI Scout
Take a look at Pete Riggle VTA products for Rega arms. Also, check DIY motors on Ebay (Absolutely HiEnds) or Google DIY Hifi Supply.I assume your are on a budget and have some DIY skills.