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technics SP-25 armboard
Hey guys...thanks for all your suggestions! I solved all my problems by throwing more money at it. I broke down and purchased a used Technics EPA-B500 arm base with an EPA-250 tonearm from an analogue specialist based in Hong Kong. This arm is an ... 
technics SP-25 armboard
Hi Stanwal: The official Technics armboard is the black pre-drilled EPA-B500.I have one installed in a SL-1015 with the EPA-A501H straight titanium tonearm and stem. It is a great arm but seems to be designed for light weight cartridges only as my... 
My Cary PH 302 phono amp MM hum?
Thanks for your reply. Sorry for my ignorance but what is an "external SUT"? Also not quite clear on a "star earth". I do notice a little more noise coming from the right speaker. And it seems less loud when I don't have the TT ground wire connect... 
Loose spindle on Rega Planet?
Thanks Dfelkai for the thread. I have since repaired the unit and got it working fine with no noise. 
Technics SL1200MK2 Cartridge Discussion
Edo musica:I was using the standard black official Technics head shell before I switched the cart out to my VPI HW19III with a AudioQuest PT5 arm with Cardas headshell wire. I must say it looks like a good match with the integrated head shell on t... 
Technics SL1200MK2 Cartridge Discussion
I agree with you 100% about the screw down clamp on the VPI. It is sort of a pain without very much gain.Changing records is a breeze with the Technics 1210. I find myself listening to more records during a session. I have now put my Shure V15IV o... 
Technics SL1200MK2 Cartridge Discussion
The Technics 1200 series of turntables are hard to beat. It even rivals my old standby: The VPI HW19III. I got a Technics 1210 off ebay for $380 before I found out about the Musicians Friend $399 shipped deal. Mine was essentially new so I can't c... 
Silverline Sonata-III vs. Sonatina-III with Cary
I have a Cary SLI-80 matched with a pair of Sonatina III's and it sounds great. My room is approximately 12' by 17'. They are pulled out about two feet from the back wall and spread about 8' apart. The bass is not boomy but just right. 
Best speaker for $1500???, Have Cary SLI-80
I'm using the Reference 3a DeCapo I's with my SLI-80 and get plenty of bass. Very efficient. Give them a try. Used start at $1,500 on Audiogon.