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| VPI JMW 12.5 counterweight upgrade Dear BRF, I was aware of the Sound Smith's product before I purchased the XTCW. The difference is that the XTCW lowers the counter weight below the horizontal line of the cartridge, thereby, providing greater, potential, counter-force of those pro... | |
| Building analog setup-your expertise isappreciated Google Troels Gravesen and search his site for the Jungson JA 88D integrated amp. Purchase a Jasmine mkII phono stage for a combined used cost of around $1400 or less. Put the remainder into the TT.I have both pieces of equipment. It will take you... | |
| Cartridge for VPI Classic? With regard to interconnects: I purchased some 26 gauge, shielded, silver-coated copper teflon wire from John's Silver shop on Ebay (it was $15?) and some inexpensive solid copper RCA plugs (don't over pay for a big name. PartsconneXion is a good ... | |
| Cartridge for VPI Classic? I used a 103r on a JMW 12.5. A few Audiogoners recommended the DL-S1 over the Shelter 901 and the VDH Frog, that I had been considering, at the time. The improvement was overwhelming. The cartridge is smooth across the whole frequency range. I can... | |
| Trans-fi Audio rim drive motor vs VPI with SDS I didn't have an opportunity to audition the VPI rim drive. I had to rely on the credibility of JohnC's review, and he gave the edge to the Teres Verus. It also seemed intuitive: There are still belts that indirectly drive the platter -motor to id... | |
| Trans-fi Audio rim drive motor vs VPI with SDS I purchased the Teres Verus direct drive for my VPI TNT. I have not experienced the shifting pitch that Doug Deacon experienced. Mine is the newer speed controller with the smaller incremental dip switches. As recommended from one of Doug's other ... | |
| Anyone try the Jasmine LP2.0SE? Dear Gopher,Clarification of my response: The Jantzen caps are a neutral sonic device, as they should be. The concept is to allow the music signal to pass through cleanly without distortion or coloration. That is what I hear with the modification.... | |
| Anyone try the Jasmine LP2.0SE? Dear Gopher,I replaced the 1uf capacitors with Jantzen Superior Z-caps of the same value. I experienced no loss in sonic quality. Everything was to the positive: like lifting a veil off the upper mids and high end. I am completely thrilled with th... | |
| Anyone try the Jasmine LP2.0SE? An Audiogoner recommended replacing the 1.0 uf stock output capacitors with Jantzen Superior Z-Caps. I performed the upgrade on my unit.Before the modification, the Jasmine was very clean. However, after the upgrade, the whole sound spectrum becam... | |
| Help selecting amplification with phono Here is an update on the Jasmine: On recommendation from another Agoner, I replaced the 1 uf output capacitors with Jantzen Superior z-caps ($26 from Parts Express). This modification brings the Jasmine up to a new level. It brings new clarity to ... | |
| VPI JMW 12.5 replace tonearm wires Hi all, I am still looking for someone to give advice on how to disassemble and reassemble the tonearm. I would like to do this myself. For the curious: I received a gift of high-end Cardas wires. I would like to give them a try.Can the existing w... | |
| Analog to Digital Hi RJA, I searched on AG for reviews on the Furutech GT40 and didn't find any reviews. Can you provide any insight or experiences with the device? I also checked the prices on the Altmann Creation ADC. This is a bit pricey at 1750 EUR. | |
| Ampohm capacitor evaluation? vs Mundorf vs Dueland Google Humble Homemade Hifi and look at the topic Cap Test. He rates these capacitors and many more. | |
| Cartridge upgrade for VPI Scout I recently purchased a Denon DL-S1 on a VPI TNT jr. w/12.5. It was recommended by a couple of AGoners as superior to a XX2MKII, VDH Frog, and Shelter 901. I didn't compare them myself, because it was not possible. However, I have listened to a $5,... | |
| VPI Classic upgrade what any had the SDS, it is a I have the SDS on a VPI TNT jr. The voltage and hertz from line voltage (wall socket) fluctuates. The SDS produces a non-fluctuating signal of constant voltage. This allows the motor to spin at a constant speed. The sonic difference is music with ... |