rshak

Responses from rshak

LP collection
You mention "early 50's" - it would be helpful to know how early (or late), and what labels you have. Are they actually all mono, or do you have some early stereo records (which would take you into the later 50's)? 
Curious record side labeling
I may be the oldest f*rt to post on this thread (born in 1947), and of course I remember record changers. I did own a Dual 1015 in the late 60's, but never stacked records on it. Rightly or not, I was concerned that it might damage my records: I r... 
Curious record side labeling
I try to avoid auto-sequenced sets, which are a *pain* to deal with if one has a manual TT. When buying used multi-LP sets, I always ask if the records are in auto or manual sequence. Auto sequence is usually a deal breaker for me. 
Turn table
Given the number of records you have, also considering allocating some money for a good recording cleaning machine. 
Your favorite place to order new vinyl.
Acoustic Sounds is my favorite. On the rare occasion that I have a problem, they make it right very quickly. 
Beethoven Violin Sonatas---favorites and recs
My favorite set is by Jascha Heifetz w/Emanuel Bay and Brooks Smith (RCA LM-6707). It's a mono recording. I also like Henryk Szeryng w/ Ingrid Haebler on Phillips 6769011. 
top Mahler on vinyl
I've always been partial to Solti's on Decca/London. 
Clearaudio Concept - Used - Careful
I agree with Viridian regarding the Fremer DVD - - I found it very useful, and reassuring, when I was confronted with setting up a new TT several years back. 
Anyone still playing on Cassette decks?
About 11 or 12 years ago I bought a Nakamichi DR-10 from J&R in New York. That model listed, as I recall, for $900. and was being closed out at $299. It's a 3-head deck with quite a few bells and whistles and makes quite good recordings. i bou... 
Who uses high end TT setup for vintage records ?
Pani wrote:Cartridges that clearly favour newer vinyls:1. LyraI disagree.I've owned a Lyra Helikon Mono for many years (mated to a Graham 2.2 arm), and it plays 50's mono records like you may never have heard: lots of punch and detail with lower s... 
rega RB1000 changing cartridges
I own two P9/RB1000 TTs. All installations have been performed "in situ", as you put it. One arm is mated with a Rega Apheta; the other with an Ortofon Jubilee. Both installations went well - - - no problems. Personally, I would be hesitant to rem... 
Advice on bulk record pricing?
Photok mentioned popsike. Here's another very fine site that's free:collectorsfrenzy.com 
'Time Out' Classic Records vs. Acoustic Sounds
Rmohler - I agree with your impressions of QRP vs MoFi. Let us know what you think about *Time Out* after your copy arrives and you've given it a good listen. 
Help: Does MA6300 Integrated accept Koetsu MC?
The current version of your cart. is low output - 0.4 mv. Assuming that's about the same for your 1990 model, you will need to use a step-up transformer to boost the signal from the cart. to get good results with your MA6300. I've been using an Or... 
How diverse is your musical taste?
Anything *except* Country & Western.