rsf507

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Cartridge Recommendations for SME V Arm
How about a SoundSmith cartridge? Lots of price points to choose from and good old USA made    
End Game Turntable suggestions
End Game.. I guess that is where I’m at.  I decided to stop buying equipment .. and no more ice cream. We have ALL said this at one time or another 😂  
NEW QUALIO AUDIO IQ SPEAKERS REVIEW : REVELATORY ?!
+1 @prof 6moons gives me a headache!   
Convincing your local dealer to let you try speakers at home
May also have to do with size (yes size matters) of speakers. Are they bookshelf or large heavy speakers like the larger Wilson's or even things like the Acora speakers that weigh close to 300 pounds! Is the dealer supposed to deliver and setup?  
Joseph Audio: Perspectives and Pearls
@prof can you tell us about how long it will take for your perspectives to be upgraded to the Graphene 2 version? And the cost? Might have found an older version at a significant savings.  
Focal Kanta 2 or KEF Reference Meta 1 plus KC62 sub?
@niko79 I wasn't offering anything, I don’t sell it was just an FYI  
Focal Kanta 2 or KEF Reference Meta 1 plus KC62 sub?
@niko79 where are you located? Depending on retail I usually can get 15 to as much as 25% off.  
Devore O/96 vs Stenheim Alumine 2
I've tried plugging ports on several speakers over the years and never liked the results, changed the bass to more of a one note sound without the definition when left unpluged. Ported speakers ( in back) usually require to be place at least 2-3 f... 
Joseph Audio: Perspectives and Pearls
Sounds like your dealer is looking to make a very merry Xmas for himself!  
Help me understand cartridge alignment
Have to agree with @cleeds that being 5mm off on alignment you are not getting the most from your setup. Yes I'm sure it sounds fine but when aligned perfectly I would bet you would be amazed at the sonic improvement.   
Nagaoka MP 300 Cartridge
I've used some cartridges for many many years maybe well over 2000 hrs. Sent one to SoundSmith who told me after looking at it there still was life in it. So many factors can come into play, are you tracking at the right force? Keeping your record... 
TONEARM DAMPING : DAMPED OR NOT ? ? USELESS ? ? WELCOMED ? ?
Can all these guys be wrong about the merits and sonics of the Kuzma Safir 9 arm? I think not. https://www.whatsbestforum.com/threads/kuzma-safir-9.34366/page-6#post-840168    
What's your favorite $5-7000 turntable?
Yeah go on Amazon and buy a Rega as well as extra belts and accessories.   
Joseph Audio: Perspectives and Pearls
+1 @prof again I'm looking forward to hearing JA speakers in a few weeks  
TONEARM DAMPING : DAMPED OR NOT ? ? USELESS ? ? WELCOMED ? ?
I haven't read thru this entire thread.....sorry but been listening to music. Have a question. Why doesn't the new Kuzma Safir 9 arm not use damping fluid like 4POINT? Also have seen on other sites where people that own the 4POINT have actually re...