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| VPI Classic or Notthingham Hyperspace? You may not need a motor controler if you use a PS audio power plant or power director. I used a Walker Ultimate Motor Controller for a few months but did not feel it added anything and sold it. Using a KAB strobe the Nott's speed was rock solid w... | |
| VPI Classic or Notthingham Hyperspace? I have had the 294 for a year and am a very happy owner. I would strongly recommend adding the optional heavy kit (comes standard on Hyperspace) if the store owner has not already included it in the asking price. There are also a lot of different ... | |
| Turntable Recommendation I will second Nottingham. IMO, they make one of the very best bases, platters, and motors for the money. Motor is rock solid (I've tested numerous times with KAB strobe and no adjustment was ever needed) with no audible noise. I am not as wild abo... | |
| The pivoted arm experiment is over I applaude your openness to experiment and not pre-judging the results. You have already gone further than most people would. On the other hand, this one experiment done between two tone-arms does not solve the pivoted vs. linear arm question. All... | |
| Best way to spend $2k on a used Turntable & Arm? Unless you are a DIY type, I would avoid a NOS turntable - just in case anything needs to be adjusted/repaired. A new production table and arm with a warranty that comes from a local dealer may be the best bet for you. Many local dealers cary Rega... | |
| recommendations for TT + arm + cart, around $3.5k You also may want to take a look at Nottingham. Right now you can get a 294 or Hyperspace for under $3K. Add a cartridge and you have a very nice system. Down the line you can add a different tonearm (generally considered to be the weakest part of... | |
| Help me start off right in the reel to reel realm Mepearson - Thanks for the advice on the Studer. Not sure I have room for such a beheamoth (just got done checking out a few on E-bay) but nice to know regardless. | |
| Help me start off right in the reel to reel realm Is anyone out there using the low end United Home Audio (UHA) HQ Decks for the Tape Project? These would be the entry $4000 and $5500 machines. Is it worth it to get into reel to reel music at this level or do you really need to go to the level 3 ... | |
| Why hasnt yamamoto A-o11 gotten more love? I'm expecting a A-08S in a few weeks (also have a Wavelength Gemini 45. Will compare the two and sell the "loser".) I think Yamamoto's have received plenty of love. Almost all reviews I have seen have been extremely positive (over and above the us... | |
| Best Arm and Cartridge Setup for Mono LP's Lyra Helikon Mono is a very good cartridge to check out. | |
| 10 Commandments of a Vinyl Audiophile There is no "best" of anything. Stop scanning this site for the product of the moment and trust your own ears as to what sounds good.Audition, audition, audition. Your system synergy is critical.Buying used cartridges is risky. Believe it or not, ... | |
| Anybody else got a 45 SET amp? I have 3 SET's. A wavelength Gemini 45, and custom built 2A3's and 300B's. I think each tube has its strength and like to use all 3 based on the type of music. I think the 45 really shines in vocals. I use the 2A3 primarily for Jazz and 300B for l... | |
| Shuguang Treasure tubes.... I just got a pair of Treasure 2A3's that I put in over the weekend. They may not have broken in yet but I find them a little more aggressive than the NOS RCA's I have been using. Better extention on the top and bottom and more of a forward present... | |
| New to SET - Help in all areas I have the Zu Essence (and had the Druid). Unless you are intending to make ears bleed in a very large room I think the Essence will work well on just about any SET system. I have 45, 2A3 and 300B amps and they all work well with the Zu products. ... | |
| SET the best? I've been a SET convert for about a decade. I have no desire to go back to Solid State. While the limitations of SET are well known (low end frequency can't match SS, Need efficient speakers) I think their strengths (mid range magic, unbelievable ... |