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Upgrading to AZ Silver Reference II
Wondering how many of the Acoustic Zen silver and matrix users are one, using them with an analog system and two, how many tube systems are using Acoustic Zen cables? I have a tube/tt system and wondering if I should even try the cables??? Thanks 
Grace 940 or micro seiki 505
I have listened to both arms and the time span in between doesn't allow me to make an informed comparison. What I can say is that both arms were/are a pleasant listening experience. With that said I purchased a Cardas GR phono cable and Cardas wil... 
light source for tt setup
Thanks for the info, both suggestions are excellent. I will most likely use both sources. 
Are the Aesthetix Rhea as popular as years back ?
I have a Rhea with reference mods done by Steve Huntley at Great Northern Sound. I am quite pleased with the exception of noise. With that said I am not looking to replace it. I have not heard a stock Rhea or the Sig model that Aethetix offers. Do... 
Grado TLZ ???
I am now playing the TLZ and it is a 1.5 mV. This is a very enjoyable cartridge and to think I purchased the cartridge for less than a $100 including a new stylus. Finding these cartridges is work, I guess patience is a must. Lew and anyone else u... 
Grado TLZ ???
Lew, I am using an Aethetix Rhea so that is not a problem, My question is and was do I have a Tlz cartridge? I will find out when I finish mounting it. I am in the market for another set of headshell leads and I find out that most all available on... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hi, wondering what the preference for headshell wiring is? Silver, Cardas or?? thanks 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Lew, thanks for the info, I will just set up the cartridge and be able to get a pretty good idea with the volume control. I am just now arriving at the playground of cartridges and looking forward to playing. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hi, can anyone tell me how to measure the output of a cartridge? Thanks 
Grado TLZ ???
There does appear to be stamped on the rear of the cartridge C60. I will research the Grado site and see what this means. Thanks to all who are helping with info. 
Grado TLZ ???
Well I find it interesting that Grado does not identify their cartridges with some kind of marking and with that said how do you measure the output of a cartridge? I suppose you could get some idea with the cartridge set up and running but it woul... 
Grado TLZ ???
yogiboy, I don't know that I truly have a gold. The box is marked gold, the cartridge itself is marked Grado on the mounting surface, JG on the silver portion of the body and on the front it is marked jg with Grado below it. The cartridge came wit... 
Grado TLZ ???
Yogiboy, thanks for the reply. Lew, I am trying to figure out what I really purchased. My body is also silver. The box it came in is labeled Prestige Gold stereo pickup. The stylus on the cartridge is engraved TLZ v as is the replacement. I would ... 
6922 6DJ8 or 12 AX7 tubes better for preamp?
I have an Aethetix Rhea that is noisy. Mentioned in the initial question is that extraordinary care needs to be taken with cables. Could someone expand on that requirement. I am going to retube the unit and perhaps I need to deal with cables also.... 
Grace g-940 arm mount????
Hi, I am totally happy with the arm. Set up was easy. I purchased the mint set up tool. Richard