rich121
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| Technics SL1000 MK3 (SP10 MK3) performance/value VS modern turntables? Finally got the SP10 MK3 sent to JP last week.He will be doing everything he can and I also will be purchasing a 'spare' speed controlling chip, in case it is needed in the future.Now I'm looking for a TTM Monitor Mat... | |
| Refurbish Fidelity Research Tonearms I was late to see this thread, but I am the one that had my FR64S refurbished/greased/rewired at IKEDA/Japan, in Japan.They rewired using IKEDA silver wire.Total cost was just under $900.00, which included shipping both ways.Very glad to see that ... | |
| Would like to upgrade amplifier and would appreciate suggestions. I might even entertain the idea of a AVC...if doable, that would put more $$ for speakers...not sure if my Zesto Andros Deluxe 2 phono has the right Output: Outputs per channel High quality output transformers driven by dedicated 12DW7/ECC832 ou... | |
| Would like to upgrade amplifier and would appreciate suggestions. @soix Well... I guess I can open it up to speakers too...So... looking for a New/Used Preamp up to $10K that will work nice with my QuickSilver V4s and a set of speakers up to $12K.Speakers should be at least 94db efficient.Room is 18'x24'x8'Alrea... | |
| Would like to upgrade amplifier and would appreciate suggestions. @douglas_schroeder Totally agree and understand.My main reason for new speakers is that my GMA's are now 20 years old, even though they have been in storage most of their life and still hardly used, they are aged.I don't want high efficiency speak... | |
| Would like to upgrade amplifier and would appreciate suggestions. @yogiboy Agreed... high efficient speakers usually have their own sonic peculiarities.. and..there are some that are good.I bought my GMA speakers new 20 years ago... they have low hours, look new, but they are aged and I do want to get a new pair... | |
| Would like to upgrade amplifier and would appreciate suggestions. Thank you for all the replies and sorry for the late response, as I work long days out of town and now have an opportunity to answer.First off, as I said in my original post, next year I plan on getting new speakers and yes, more efficient speaker... | |
| KT 170 Any updates?I have a pair of newer Quicksilver V4 monos designed for the KT150 and need data sheets on these to see if I can use them | |
| Grado Signature Model 8 worth re-tip? @chakster I appreciate your advice. I didn't know anything about LP Gear, just read that some people were getting replacement stylus there, thank you for the heads up.I will try to find something NOS for the 881S and will keep my eye out for the ... | |
| Grado Signature Model 8 worth re-tip? Really appreciate all the help and advice!I got to looking around at some other carts I have collected but not tried over the years and would appreciate your thoughts about these 2:Stanton 881S w/D81S II stylusADC XLM MK II ImprovedLP Gear sells r... | |
| Dynavector Karat 17D2 MR worth re-tip? @chakster I suggest you search audiogon yourself.....before being a Jerk. I did do a search previous to posting this thread... which you had also made posts to some of the threads I had read in where this cartridge had been re-tipped... so ... you... | |
| Grado Signature Model 8 worth re-tip? @chakster @frogman @yogiboy @boxer12Thanks for your help! | |
| Grado Signature Model 8 worth re-tip? Prices are quite a bit different.8MZ is $175.00XTZ is $475.00Is their $300.00 difference in sound improvement, or just as important, is my Signature Model 8 worthy?Just trying to put cost and end performance in perspective.Really appreciate the po... | |
| Dynavector Karat 17D2 MR worth re-tip? Anyone? | |
| Grado Signature Model 8 worth re-tip? @chakster I messaged Grado just before posting this thread.I'm very impressed, they got right back to me just a couple hours later!The current replacement stylus for my 8 MR is the Grado 8MZ that yogiboy posted. I have never listened to this cartr... |