sktn77a
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| Beogram 3000 linear tracking worth resurecting? Actually, the Absolute Sound ranked the B&O parallel trackers very highly in the '80s. If I recall correctly, this was with one of the "super rubber" mats to damp platter resonance. As most people have pointed out, though, the cartridges would... | |
| Do cartridges "dry" out? I recall the Sonus cartridges were mid-priced moving magnets from the 80s. Suspension hardening generally occurs over the long term (years) not short term (hours) so I'm not sure what is causing your observations. Also, suspension problems seem to... | |
| Review of Kyra Argo cartridge Sounds like your experience has been very similar to my own. Did you experiment with VTA? I've seen some postings that VTA adjustments may decrease surface noise (though I'm not sure I buy/understand the rationale).KEith | |
| Review of Kyra Argo cartridge What VTF and anti-skating settings are you using and how is the tracking performance? How about sensitivity to footfalls? I have noticed surface noise appears to be a little higher with the Argo than the Asaka. How does the Argo compare to the Lyd... | |
| Cartridge wars I just got a Lyra Argo from Bob at Elusive Disc to replace my ageing Linn Asaka in an LP12/Ekos. Speakers are LS3/5a. Sounds absolutely wonderful on most music (don't have anything to compare it to, other than the Asaka). Tracking is not as good a... | |
| Changing the spped on an Linn Lp12 Make sure you get the correct size 45 RPM adapter. The 60Hz motor (small pulley) needs a small diameter adapter. This motor was only sold in the US with the Basic power supply and VERY early Valhalla power supplies ('82~'85). The 50Hz motor needs ... | |
| Linn Arkiv or Lyra Helikon? Unless you have any particular reason NOT to choose the Arkiv, I would stick with the Linn setup. The mechanics of the LP12/Ekos/Archive are also optimized (can't comment on the Lyra, but optimizing interfaces goes beyond just the arm mass/catridg... | |
| Woofer pumping - what gives? The above answer is correct. The reason you don't see this with the tapes is that they don't go below 20HZ. You are seeing arm/cartridge resonance because the effective mass of your arm is too high for the compliance of your cartridge. This sub-so... | |
| MC cartridge with "big rich and life-like" Sounds like you need to track down a Denon DL-103D or 103S. They are the Biggest, Richest and most Lifelike MC cartridge I ever owned. Euphonic like an LS3/5a (which I also own).Most modern MCs are a litle cold and clinical for me (I currently own... | |
| I need help with getting monies back Well, if he's bounced a check for $2500, he's in BIG legal trouble now - it IS against the law! Advise him of this and that you intend to file a complaint and start legal proceedings. The guy is a crook and needs to be treated as one. |