slaw

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Whats playing on your system today?
This one's got it all. First: Chris Cornell on vocals. If that isn't enough...The overall frequency range is there! Your systems' capability will be THE deciding factor!Have Fun! 
New Townshend Rock 7 owner
sbank,Sure. I plan on reporting my experiences. Thanks for your attention.It may be a few weeks.Cheers! 
Whats playing on your system today?
Audioslave "S/T" 
Downsizing from VPI HW-19
Anyone here looking for drop in high quality alternative for a stock VPI HW-19 Mk IV, I've got what you need..(1) Oak base modified to accept my long history with the best alternative to VPI's springs/or pucks. I've got the replacements included.(... 
Downsizing from VPI HW-19
I even made a one-of-a kind tool that you can use to lift the plinth out of the base from above.Cheers! 
Downsizing from VPI HW-19
simao,I have almost 3 decades of experience with my VPI jr that morphed into a VPI Mk IV with all of the extras most haven't experienced. From 1992 - 2013.I went through installing a SAMA at one point. In order to make it work properly, depending ... 
New Townshend Rock 7 owner
bdp24,Could you comment on my observation that when I cleaned the spindle shaft/bearing well, then inserted....I noticed some horizontal play. After installing oil and an initial set-up, this does not seem to be a problem. I'd appreciate your comm... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Terry Evans "Puttin' It Down", Audioquest lp. Anything involving Joe Harley has always been impressive! 
New Townshend Rock 7 owner
bdp24,I've always read great things about the London/Decca cart. You, being a musician, I'd like to know what attributes with respect to that cart/and in the Rock 7 you find appealing? Thanks! 
New Townshend Rock 7 owner
bdp24,Thanks for the response. I think/hope it will be a great comparison to my VPI Classic 3 Sig. SE / 3D arm which has great bass/slam.Cheers 
New Townshend Rock 7 owner
sbank,I'll be using the FF arm that came with the package.( I was just making an observation about the ET.)I think I'll send my question to Dan @ EAR USA. After an initial set-up, with oil in the bearing shaft, belt on, and platter on, it seems to... 
New Townshend Rock 7 owner
According to the manual, there is no separate ball bearing. Just wondering about the play? 
New Townshend Rock 7 owner
The table has arrived. One question so far, I've cleaned the spindle and bearing shaft. (Wondering if there's a ball bearing still in the shaft?) When I place the spindle into the shaft, it spins freely. There is some slight horizontal play. Is th... 
Tune of the Day
Cake "Long Line of Cars" 
New Townshend Rock 7 owner
bdp24,You may recall a thread "turntable isolation" (I believe) where I posted my using springs under my tt support (wall mount) and their effectiveness in which you remarked. I'm very excited to experience the Townshend table and the damping trou...