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Trans Temp W, Magic Diamond cartridges - comments
Nsgarsh,my instruction manual(that came with my cartridge)indicates this stylus angle as preferred.I,in the beginning, had the BODY fairly parallel,but found myself tilting backwards,as I played more and more records,over numerous listening sessio... 
Trans Temp W, Magic Diamond cartridges - comments
I have to assume(a guess)that the only diff. between the V and the W are the number of coil windings.I and a friend,both,bought the V together.We chose it over the W due to our experience in low vs high output.Low,usually a bit more revealing.In a... 
Trans Temp W, Magic Diamond cartridges - comments
As a very happy owner of a "V",let me emphasize that the body MUST tilt backwards at quite a large degree.You must actually view the stylus tip from the side,and make sure(as best as you can) that it is(the actual diamond,which is small,so good lu... 
How long does a stylus last?
I had a Transfiguration Temper,that gave me ,believe it or not,eight years before upgrading to the Temper-v.Not too much degradation either,although I have been fanatical about proper cartridge maintenance.Meaning CLEAN stylus every 2 or 3 sides,a... 
Koetsu Jade Platinum vs. Koetsu Jade Plat. Diamond
The TIGER EYE is the name of the stone used as a setting,in the pinky rings,of "Fellow Lansmen",who,also happen to be "Alter Cockers"!! 
Graham IC-50 -vs-IC-70 "shotgun"
Steve,one of the things I really take pride in is my own signature matching,of components,and upgrades that have been done to my system,making it unique,to me.Sure I can buy new equipment(although I am embarassed by the obsene list price of the wh... 
Graham IC-50 -vs-IC-70 "shotgun"
Steve,this looks too cheap to be that good.However,looking at the incredible practice of overpricing,in this hobby,it is probably CORRECTLY priced.One of my accounts is a cable manufacturer.I have discussed the pricing of audio cables with the own... 
Graham IC-50 -vs-IC-70 "shotgun"
Steve.WOW!!Just checked out the website,too.Along with your testimonial,the white paper is very convincing.I will be looking,seriously,into this for myself,and my closest friend too. What about a 90 degree connector,into the Graham?Is that availab... 
Graham IC-50 -vs-IC-70 "shotgun"
Great follow up,Steve.You will have made me very popular in my little audio circle for a couple of days.Thanks. 
Graham IC-50 -vs-IC-70 "shotgun"
STEVE,I am happy you have such satisfying sound.My only question(and I'm not trying to be critical,or a contrarian)is after you switched from the 2.2 to the Phantom,and then added the new cable,did you,at that point draw your conclusions.Or,did yo... 
Digital Connundrum - Levinson? Audio Aero?
I know everyone likes to justify what they own,but as a 390-s owner,as well as a friend,who has the unit,I can't see upgrading this,unless you went to something like the DCS gear,which is in a class of it's own. The 390-s has held it's price for a... 
Is there a best cartridge track force gauge?
Newbee,very interesting comments.I agree with you,but have some pals that think they can hear the diff in downforce caused by vta,though.I,myself don't have that kind of ego,and cannot,nor do I care to listen that closely,unless I've had too much ... 
Verity Fidelio vs. Fidelio Encore
BTW,is there a new Parsifal coming out?I recently heard this,and that the old one would not be upgradeable. 
Review of Dartzeel NHB-108 Amplifier
Cinematic Systems,truly I don't think I have the patience,though you wil most likely rationalize this to your egotistical benefit,to get as involved as I could with you in answering your questions.It's just not worth it to me. One thing is obvious... 
Ring fly wheel stabilizer vs none.
Onhwy61,I did not take any offense.Thanks,though.My sole intent was to get the few vinyl lovers left in the hobby to think,a bit.That's all.Obviously any who own,or manufacture such a product will be defensive,and there are those who will never ha...