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Phono Amp for new Rega Planar 10 with Apheta 3
I`m about 8 albums in on a Rega P10/Apheta 3 combo using a Herron VTPH-1 MC plus phono stage, the predecessor to the VTPH2`sIt`s sounding very nice running wide open.  Nice left to right imaging, nice depth too, I could go on...but imo a Herron wo... 
Need help: turntable market in the $1500-$2000 range is overwhelming
 Rega...Lots of upgrades available that you can do a step at a time.It`s fun and it`s interesting to see what each new component 'brings to the table' :)I`ve enjoyed doing that exact same thing to my Rega P5As an example, adding a Groovetracer sub... 
Bought an Original Kiseki SilverSpot Today...
tablejockey:"I'm guessing your Kiseki is a good "close enough" to your ZYX, but not in the same league? Now that you're getting a re-tip the ZYX, it is a different animal now, so that may change when you get it back". Not getting a retip my ZY... 
Bought an Original Kiseki SilverSpot Today...
I think adjusted for inflation a new one back then would be $1300-1500 or so in todays dollars.  
Bought an Original Kiseki SilverSpot Today...
Very clean,,, cantilever straight and centered   I set it up using a Mint Protractor, it was a little difficult trying to see under the body for the alignment but it wasn`t as bad as a Dynavector 17d3 that I had before.Set tracking force to 1.... 
Bought an Original Kiseki SilverSpot Today...
Thanks tablejockey. Just going to play around with it and once my Zxy gets out of jail maybe I`ll send it off for a rebuild.Steve 
Bought an Original Kiseki SilverSpot Today...
The thread title is wrong it should read: Kiseki 'BLUE' Silverspot maybe that will help some.ThanksSteve 
VAS (Steven Leung) cartridge repair/retipping service?
At this point...I honestly wish I never saw this thread because that`s what motivated me to send my ZYX off to Steve Leung at VAS in the first place.  I sent my cartridge to him back in June 2020 (had a couple hiccups here and there) but as of yet... 
VAS (Steven Leung) cartridge repair/retipping service?
Still waiting...This is getting ridiculous now.  
Cartridge without serial?
best-groove.."LOL"... that`s nice of you, glad it made you laugh smh   
Cartridge without serial?
best-groove.. Sorry but you lost me on that.   
Cartridge without serial?
I found a pic of the serial number on the back of my cartridge.It reads C3724 and it doesn`t match the serial number on the booklet.Interesting... 
Cartridge without serial?
chakster...Based on your comment I got my ZYX manual out. At the bottom of page 10 there IS a serial number BUT it`s been scribbled over with a pen, but I can still see the numbers nonetheless.I would look at the box to see if there`s a number on ... 
VAS (Steven Leung) cartridge repair/retipping service?
chakster... I realized it wasn`t an original cantilever when looking through the 10X loop while setting up the cartridge using my Mint protractor.I`ll post my impressions once I get it back. 
VAS (Steven Leung) cartridge repair/retipping service?
Anybody interested in a review of my VAS rebuild of my ZYX Airy 3 ?Back story:I bought it used and used it for about 2 years. Sounded really nice IMO but, I really didn`t know the true condition being that I did buy it used with untold hours.Anywa...