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Tonearm Ideas for Garrard 301 Rebuild
Jcote,I have 3 headshells I use on the Schick: an Orsonics, Yamamoto HS-1AS ebony, and a Jelco. The Yamamoto is probably my favorite but the wires are so stiff they can make it difficult to get the cartridge aligned. 
Tonearm Ideas for Garrard 301 Rebuild
The Schick is the obvious choice for a modern 12" arm with the 103R. Not only does it work great with the 103R, but the Schick is also a great match with the Miyajima cartridges. I have a Miyajima mono on my Schick right now.If you wanted a less m... 
Denon Dl-103r is it for real?
Greg,I sent you an email. 
Denon Dl-103r is it for real?
I bought my AT 33-EV for $400 new including shipping from an authorized US dealer. That's close enough to the Denon to be a direct competitor. Email me for the dealer name if you're interested. 
Denon Dl-103r is it for real?
There's no question the 103R is a very good cartridge provided it is partnered with a sympathetic arm. And it is certainly very good value for the money. However, it's limitations are apparent when it goes head-to-head against a more resolving car... 
Upgrade turntable from an Amazon Model 2
Jerry at 10Audio really liked the Amazon Referenz and Moerch DP-8. See his review at link.http://10audio.com/amazon_referenz_morch_dp8.htm 
Your favorite SET amp? Wavac EC-300B...
Mapman, A good SET amp is at least as reliable as a push-pull tube amp, and in many cases a SET is about as reliable and trouble-free amp there is. For instance, my SE amps use a 46 output tube and a Western Electric 403b driver tube. Neither tube... 
Your favorite SET amp? Wavac EC-300B...
Check out the Emotive Audio Caeli for a seriously good 300B SET. http://www.emotiveaudio.com/caeli-le.htm 
Tube recommendation for Audio Research LS-2b?
I had the LS2 a number of years ago, and it definitely needed the warmth and slightly softened highs provided by Amperex Bugle Boys. The BB tubes were also very dynamic. In contrast the tubes I bought from ARC, a Chinese 6DJ8 and a Sovtek 6922, we... 
Your best ''outstanding'' products in last 5 yrs?
The most satisfying additions during the last 5 years (in chronological order):1. KT-77 E-Linear monoblocks (homemade)2. Emotive Audio Custom Vita monoblocks3. Homemade speakers using vintage components--Jensen P15LL woofers and Altec 802-8G compr... 
How do we remember 1970s amplifiers?
Tbg, I would have loved to own a set of Fulton J-Modulars or the later Premiers, but they were way out of my limited budget. 
How do we remember 1970s amplifiers?
My system in 1976 would probably still sound pretty good by today's standards. Here's the lineup:Table #1--Rabco ST-4 with ADC XLMTable #2--Thorens TD-124 with homemade pivoted arm and Decca Mk 5Phono---homemade based on Trevor Lees circuit (suppo... 
I tried a cheap cartridge and I LIKE IT
I'm not sure I would go as low as $30, but I would certainly recommend a good $400 cartridge in a quality vinyl rig. I have an Audio Technica AT33EV in my Triplanar right now, and I have to tell you it sounds very good. Not quite as good as my Ben... 
VAC Owners:Outboard Phono Stage?
Alonski, Yes I built my phono stage. You can read some of the details on my system page. I am not aware of a commercial product very similar to it, but there could be. Many mfrs use the 12AX7 because it is readily available and it is certainly cap... 
VAC Owners:Outboard Phono Stage?
Kevin told me at the 2011 RMAF that he was working on an all-out outboard phono. It didn't sound like it was going to be released in the very near future, but if you are patient that might be worth waiting for.I take exception to Mulveling's comme...