rick_hilton

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Rega Drive Pulley Issue
I called REGA(Sound Organization) today, and the rep I spoke to said that the wobble was not normal. Although, the rep asked if I could here any effects of the wobble when playing a record. He then said that it must not be bad enough to cause a pr... 
Rega Drive Pulley Issue
The motor and the shaft seem to be attached firmly. It looks like the pulley was not machined correctly. I am going to call Rega to see what they say about this wobble! I just spent over $300 dollars on the TTPSU which seems like a waste of money ... 
Rega P3-24 or RB301 anti-skating bias
I have a new P5! My tonearm exhibits the same behavior! My table and tonearm sound great! I wouldn't worry about your tonearm, it totally normal. 
REGA VTA Question
According to REGA, they manufacture shims for those people that buy REGA tonearms for aftermarket TT's. REGA says that you should absolutely not adjust VTA for any cartridge using there own TT and tonearm. The arm tube was exactly parallel to the ... 
Cheap SS phonostage
I have spent the last month listening to some inexpensive phono-stages. I recently bought a REGA P5 with a Benz-Micro Glider. After I bought my self the TT and cartridge, I only had a few hundred to play around for a phono-stage until I can afford... 
Tube Phono-Stage question.
The reason I upgraded the cartridge was because I had a faulty cartridge and was given the opportunity to get a better cartridge at a really good price! Given, the performance capability of this cartridge I would upgrade my phono stage over time. ... 
Tube Phono-Stage question.
The bass from the stock tubes seemed mushy and slow! There was not much impact or slam! Thats how it sounded with my gear. The harmonixs tubes have much better bass control! I recently had spine surgery, so for months all I have done is listen to ... 
Tube Phono-Stage question.
Well, I wound up purchasing the Phono Tube Box II with Harmonix 12AX7EH tubes! Much better! The bass is tighter and more focused! The bass output is a little less, but more accurate to my ear! These tubes only cost $14 dollars each! They did not h... 
Tube Phono-Stage question.
Thank you for the info and recommendations! I have about $500 bucks give or take to play with at the moment! I just bought the TT and cartridge last month. I will most likely be looking to purchase the Ayre Acoustics phono stage when I have the mo... 
Rega P5 Benz Micro Glider, Ace, or Stay w/Exact?
Well, I wound up purchasing the Benz-Micro Glider SL! I really liked the Exact 2 cartridge aside from the fact it was defective and did not output enough signal! It sounded great, but I had to turn my pre-amp up past 2:00 o'clock to get enough vol... 
Slight humming noise coming from Mark Levinson 331
Thanks for the information! What are my options if my voltage is irregular or over 130 volts? 
Slight humming noise coming from Mark Levinson 331
Transparent Ultra XLR's 
Not getting enough volume with my new MM cartridge
Thanks for all the input! I will give you an update when I here back from REGA! Also, my dealer mentioned there might be a way to get additional gain from my K-1Xe on a givin input. Hopefully, I will get this sorted out. Thanks again! 
Not getting enough volume with my new MM cartridge
Thanks for the input. I re-checked the wiring and all is in order. I called REGA and they are currently at CES in Vegas. I called my local dealer and he recommended a variable output MC phono stage using the lower output setting! The cartridge sou... 
Rega Exact 2 cartridge alignment qestion
Thanks for all of the responses! I am now playing album after alum enjoying the music while the table and cartridge break-in!!! Thanks again!!