rsf507

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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... 
What's your favorite $5-7000 turntable?
Woodpecker is a good choice but think the Stabi R is even better IMHO. Strengthen your wall mount and don't look back.   
Joseph Audio: Perspectives and Pearls
@thr1961 you should ask Jeff Joseph his thoughts. From my perspective I would suspect the perspectives would be the better choice just based on your room size but lots of other things to consider like how loud you usually listen and how far into t... 
VPI turntables
Personally I'd think you would hear a bigger improvement going with a Kuzma Stsbi S and keeping your current cartridge, if you have a solid stand to put the Stabi on. Just my own thought    
What's your favorite $5-7000 turntable?
Lots of interesting suggestions but 4 were Kuzma R. I think you have your answer. 😉  
Advice for RCA Interconnect Upgrade?
I've gone for a full loom of Audiomica (previously Cardas) and have since stopped looking  
What's your favorite $5-7000 turntable?
A Kuzma Stabi R yes a bit more $$ but well worth it IMHO  
Phono Cartridge Purchase from Asia?
I personally wouldn't do it.   
Cartridge setup experts: Azimuth critique
I see the same thing so would give a try to get more accurate  
Cartridge setup experts: Azimuth critique
+1 @elliottbnewcombjr I've tried shims in the past and they just made things worse