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VPI Aries Questions
I have used the SDS and it did provide alittle improvement in dynamics through a quieter soundstage, I THINK that is what I heard.12.5 is easily an improvment on the other arms as it tracks more like the way it was cut and tracks with less trackin... 
Say it aint so--- Teres quality question
I call BS Teres!many other machines can do a job as well as a CNC machine, don't blame the equipment, look at the material! QC is QC either it is on or not...good product but there are limitations to the mediumstate the facts don't skate 
How do you know it's time for external phono stage
here is a great buy Krell KPE Reference, a commanding phono section due in large part to the massive power supply for this delicate signal...buy it...ps it is not mine...http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?preatran&1078965528 
Say it aint so--- Teres quality question
if you don't mind voids under the vinyl and the echo from the stylus etch coming back into the playback i guess a non uniform platter or making the vinyl conform to the platter is OK!think about it, for a moment, you are trying to isolate and subt... 
SFL-1 Signature: how do you know it's a signature?
thought i had the info, sorry. SF website should offer it though 
Say it aint so--- Teres quality question
AS YOU WILL NOTE THERE ARE ALOT OF RESPONSES TO YOUR POST. I AM GOING TO GET FLAMED AFTER THIS AS THE TERES CULT WILL COME LOOKING, BUT, THE TABLES ARE NOT STABLE. PERIOD.AudiogoN HAS MANY TERES (WOOD) LOVERS, I HAVE SEEN 20 COME OUT AND RAVE ON T... 
SFL-1 Signature: how do you know it's a signature?
send me an email, if you have access to a fax i can send the original literature with the differences spelled out for you... 
Sonic Frontiers Phono One: Gain too high?
aroc, 50 db maybe too much gain for your 2.5mv cartridge! 
Sonic Frontiers Phono One: Gain too high?
now that you state 1.5mv i would have to agree that there is too much gain, howevere if you went to the resistor that gives the lowest gain 54db that would likely be about right 
How do you know it's time for external phono stage
your new cartridge delivered more information because of its higher quality, the same will occur in most cases by upgrading almost anyother piece of equipment... you get what you pay for, GENERALLY. I think upwards of $800 will get you the beginni... 
Power Amp suggestions in $2000 range ?
Pass Aleph Series Amps, hands down the best affordable giant killer amps available.Let us know what you buy! 
Sonic Frontiers Phono One: Gain too high?
gain was as stated not readily adjustable unless a tech removed and added the necessary ??????.gain of 62 58 or 54db were the three hardwired choices offered by SF 
Tube Preamps with Bass?
Hovland will likely not give you bass as someone suggested.Used, find a SF Line 3, it will not only give bass but authority through out the music spectrum. I currently use a Pass Labs Aleph P which gives a tremendous presentation.p.s. i previously... 
New to Vinyl, TT suggestions please
rega arm and cartridge, the more you get for $500 the better. the 300 is a better arm than the 250, so get the 300! 
What is your price range for used vinyl?
Elizabeth, the PJ Harvey, Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea is a gem of an LP. Mine came new with a couple of very minor flaws, otherwise it is a seriously great piece of music. I think $30