redhunter

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pre-Cirkus LP12 or ClearAudio Performance CMB
I have a pre cirkus LP12/Ittok and can vouch for the fact that it does not need constant fettling. I bought mine from Ebay 4 years ago, set it up as per internet advice and it has sounded amazing ever since. I have used 4 different cartridges and ... 
What is "rich mans" DL-103?
I agree with Palasr. I had a 103R and found that an AT33PTG was better in just about every respect. This was on an unmodified Ittok. 
Linn LP-12 still competitive with the very best?
I doubt if many people still believe that the LP12 is the "best" even if it ever was. But i always wanted one because every review that i read seemed to describe the type of sound that i was looking for and whilst expensive it was not totally out ... 
Linn LP-12 still competitive with the very best?
Hi Mapman, i have used a K9 and a Goldring 1042 in both decks and the results are pretty much the same. The LP12 sounds better. The arms are Ittok LV11 on the LP12 and Akito on the Axis. The 1042 sounds great on both decks by the way. Recently i t... 
Linn LP-12 still competitive with the very best?
Mapman, i have an Axis that i have owned for nearly 20 years too and it has always been good and very fuss free. 3 years ago i bought a late 80's LP12/Ittok from EBay for what would have been about 1000 dollars. I live in the UK. I set up the lp12... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hi Raul, i have been following your threads for a while and learned quite a bit from them. I have tried various capacitive loadings on the MM's and i am actually using 150 pf including cable. The Goldring does sound very good, particularly with 10... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hi to you all, this is my first posting here but i have been following Audiogon for a couple of years now. I was intrigued enough by Rauls suggestion, to modify my battery powered phono amps loading to 100k. I have to say that i am pleased with th...