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Ortofon A90 with Graham Phantom
Jaspert, where do you get this spacer and do you know how thick it is.Thanks 
Spin Clean Record Washer
Hi all, I received mine today and the rollers stay in place very nicely. The velvet pads are also very tight against each other. This one must be the newer model. 
Ortofon A90 with Graham Phantom
Thanks for all the responses and tips. I have installed 2 little brass washers between the A90 and the headshell and tighten it down. I will give it a listen.The cartridge is now perfectly level as none of the 3 tabs are touching now. I do not hav... 
Ortofon MC A90 Cartridge VTF
Anyone out there using the A90 with a Graham Phantom II ??What VTF are you finally locked in at ?What VTA/SRA are you set at ? Parallel, or lower/higher at the back ? Just received my A90 #225 in Canada today.Thanks 
ARC Reference Anniversary preamp in 2011
For 25K, I would want mine hand signed by William Z. Johnson. Perhaps i will sell all of my ARC Ref gear to get one so that i can just look at it in my bare audio rack!! 
Soundsmith's turnaround time?
Update, today is Sunday and Peter called me at home around noon. I had left a message Saturday to call me but he had a charity tuner/turntable set up day. He did send me an email though. Long story short, he explained in length the challenges he's... 
Soundsmith's turnaround time?
Thanks Peter. Your time is very valuable and i would not want you to spend additional time on cartridges that are not repairable. Those 2 cartridges were actually sent from Canada not England. I was not aware of the problem you have encountered wi... 
ARC Ref phono 2 vs ASR Basis Excl 2010
Hey Scousepasty, just received my Ref2 from GNSC today, Will install in my system this upcoming weekend. Just can't wait. Also received a modded Ref3 LE 2 weeks ago. Still breaking it in but it sounds pretty down scary good.Cheers 
Ortofon MC A90 cartridge
Where do you get an A90 from. Any USA dealers suggestions?Also, I hear that as per Ortofon policy, it does not allow dealers to "ship" a cartridge. Only sold in store??I wonder what the wait time is now.Feedback appreciated.Sly 
Mods for ARC preamp / amp
GNSC warranty the work they do for one year and they can repair any amps and pre-amps ARC has ever produced. They will not perform mods or repairs on the CD players. GNSC is not a backyard mickey mouse outfit. They have been in business for many y... 
Mods for ARC preamp / amp
To Rgurney, REFERENCE 3 LIMITED EDITION (2009)The last approximately two dozen REFERENCE 3 preamps built was designated "Limited Edition". It has several unique cosmetic and performance enhancements. Cosmetically, there are natural metallic-finish... 
Mods for ARC preamp / amp
I have had the following ARC products modded by GNSC over the years with stunning sonic results. Highly recommended. PH3SE, LS16MKI, REF2MKI, REF Phono, Classic 120's.I currently have a REF3 LE and a REF2 Phono at GNSC being modded as we speak.Vis... 
Question regarding reputation of SOTA tables
I have had 3 Sota TT in the last 25 years. Star, Nova series V and now a Cosmos IV with Graham Phantom and Dynavector XV1's. The Stereophile reviewer the guy upstairs is talking about who had reviewed the Cosmos a few years back was Paul Bolin. Pa... 
Candidates for tonearm cable for phantom arm
I use the Stealth Hyperphono with my Phantom. Right angle DIN for me with my Sota Cosmos IV. I believe there is one for sale here on the Gon. How much you wanna spend is up to you. If $2000.00 is too rich for your blood, then i suggest the Silver ... 
driving Verity Audio Parsifal Ovations?
I drive my Parsifal Encore with ARC Classic 120 monos (115 watts) modified by GNSC with stunning results. Preamps are ARC REF2 MKI and REF Phono modded by GNSC as well.Verity makes great sounding speakers throughout their range.