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Turning lead into gold ?
How many hours did it take for break in & bass to come alive? 
Koetsu Urushi
After spending almost $4,000 for two repairs, they are telling me the turn table was set up wrong and offering no help or responsibility. I had the table set up by a pro tech at the best shop in Portland Oregon. Melvin in Singapore is more than ha... 
VTA Koetsu Urushi??
always sitting in the same location. Trying same music with different VTA, and can't hear a noticeable difference? 
Sota/Koetsu Vermillion---what arm?
Looks like I am stuck with the Sumiko F4, with the Koetsu for now.Any opinions on how compatible this will be? Any comments or suggestions will be appreciated. 
Sumiko F4 with 103R sounds flat???
Amazingly, the biggest improvement, since Bobs SUT, was to reverse the cartridge wires, opposite from what Denon instructions show. Don't ask me why, I am not an audiophile, but someone suggested it, and it worked! 20% increase in sound quality. F... 
Sumiko F4 with 103R sounds flat???
Very pleased with Bob's Devices, SUT that I bought on E Bay. Big improvement from what I had. I am confident the impedance match is excellent. With the new SUT, a bit more down force on cart., and leveling, it is much improved. However I am still ... 
Sumiko F4 with 103R sounds flat???
I just bought a Bobs Device Cinemag SUT on E Bay. it has great feedback, with 103R. Over all a huge improvement from where I was, but the CD still has brighter, crisper top end. Going from one to the other leaves the TT sounding a bit dull compare... 
Sumiko F4 with 103R sounds flat???
I had a technician that previously owned my turntable set it up. Tracking 2.5r 
Sumiko F4 with 103R sounds flat???
I think its my phono stage. Going to try another next week.Using a McIntosh MA6500, Meridian 608.24 CD, Infinity RS II.Its got to be the transformer, I hope. I will report back when I try another unit. Thanks for the input. 
Sumiko F4 with 103R sounds flat???
Thank you Raul. You are probably correct. I am new to this, and didn't want to become an audiophile nut. I sell vintage Porsches, and know how deeply you can get involved. That is NOT what I want for my sound system. I just want to enjoy it. I lov... 
Sumiko F4 with 103R sounds flat???
I just bought the 103R, and hate to start over with cartridge. 
Sumiko F4 with 103R sounds flat???
I have a Cinemag transformer. I can't get sound even close to the quality of my CD? Advise/help. Someone recommended a FRT3 
Sumiko F4 with 103R sounds flat???
What would be the recommended transformer for a 103R Denon? 
Sumiko F4 with 103R sounds flat???
How long should I wait to confirm the cartridge is broken in? 
The best CD Player for the money
I am going to buy a Meridian used. Which is the smartest purchase, 508.24 or 507.24?