ronald_p

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Hudson HI FI UV stylus cleaner
I use the one Music Direct sells at the end of the playing session only when everything is off. The owner’s manual of the TT recommends the use. For each side I use supplied stylus brush and Last. I tried the others this is where I settled. I have... 
What should I expect moving from MM to MC?
Analog LP is a pain.  I advise you spend equal amounts on your phono preamp and cartridge as your TT.  Used market cut that in half.  MC LO vs HO MC the LO Output will pick up more Suttle details such as string vibration and tones in wood instrume... 
Help…looking to buy turntable
From your initial post it sounds like you just want to spin some records on a turntable and not get ripped off.  Then all suggestions are good buy new from dealer. If you want quality sound Analog is a pain and you usually get what you pay for. I... 
Looking for a new (preowned OK) line stage under $5K: suggestions?
+++ Carry Audio SLP-05.  Runs newer 6SN7 and sounds great  bone stock.  The reviews say right channel as slightly higher output the left.  Works for me. I have seen some very good musicians who could have anything and know good sound and this is... 
Music Hall 9.3 vs 11.3 Turntable
@elliottbnewcombjr I have the Music Hall MM7  and  4 Phono Cartridges (all low hours like new) (Installed now Dynavector 20x2 H) and in storage a retipped Dynavector 10*5; Goldring Elite, and Goldring Eroica  LX.  I agree the Goldring sound very g... 
The best phono cartridge alignment tool
For Azimuth I use the Hudson Hi Fi and I cut a piece of lighter card stock cut longer then the jig and placed it on top of the tone arm cartridge mount in a effort to simulate the VPI small steel bar to set the azimuth. When I seen the black line ... 
Black sable tube how good?
6922 Black Sable from Tube Depot.  Good tube.  Low Noise, Tight Bass, could use some more air.  They sounded OK in minutes. Back ground was really black after I sorted out some tube rush issues.  Gonna let them burn in see what they can do!! 
Melos MA220 tube phono stage
The Load Input adjustment markings, which has independent knobs for Left and Right are marked 47k 23k 1k 510 390 270 180 91 47 22 10 and last 5 (not 1)ohms. It does have 2 outputs which are the same and I did test these to 2 line stage inputs of m... 
Melos MA220 tube phono stage
Well I finally got the Melos MA220 coupled with a Music Hall MM7 running the original Goldring Eroica H MC Cartridge. I have to say it can sound quite nice at times! I still trying to figure the unit out. Not sure why it has 2 sets of outputs. One... 
Elac 4 pi Plus.2 supertweeters...
Can't be done. 
What 2 Ch PreAmp for DefTech BP2000 and B&K Amp
Brad,I already have the HT Pre/Amp and Sony E9000ES. I was looking for 2 CH Pre/Amp to run through a Sony TAP9000ES for dedicated 2 CH and Home Theater duties.I have been upset with the harsh top end at times and was looking for recommendations on... 
Why does my seperate tuner sound so bad?
AaronmYes the tuner sight has been of help and I have been reading it alot as of late. I knew it was there but lost the link. Since winter was setting in I really don't feel like going on the roof to much or switching to the APS9 directional as mo... 
Why does my seperate tuner sound so bad?
Aaronm,I don't have a freind with a tuner to barow at the moment.Tumbler,I can't use a APS because my TV antenna is the primary part of my mask with rotor and the APS needs a rotor and 10 FT of space between TV and FM antennas. I thought the ST-2 ...