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| Wally Tools to Offer a New Service. Frankly I am a bit surprised that the three main players manufacturing cantilever/stylus assemblies even bother to do so anymore. This is a small market. But yes the manufacturer must grade the parts. Doesn't mean those slightly off need get trash... | |
| Wally Tools to Offer a New Service. Since zenith error at the cantilever ( as opposed to overall cart 'alignment' which also involves zenith ) is a product of the cantilever / stylus assembly, which as we all know comes from a small pool of manufacturers, the cart maker has to grade... | |
| A question of loading... @dover is Klyne still active? | |
| Best cost no object tube phono For tube try and get a demo with the EMT JPA 66. Oh and if you do many users prefer its sound from the active preamp outputs ( it has a volume control function or direct out ) even if being fed to a preamp... | |
| Wally Wally Wally I use the UNI-Pro/P2S tools and an Ortofon scale. Could I get the job done with less? Probably. But its a real treat using well built tools. In the end of the day your ears ( should ) be the best tool you have; but getting a precise 'rough-in' is ... | |
| Russian Tube Preamp, No Return, Here I go again Japan is no doubt the high mark of modern audio manufacturing. Lets take speakers as an example: where are the Fostex parts made? The Berylium in TAD? The basket for literally all cone speakers?Now about capacitors and resistors. Maybe a few topli... | |
| Russian Tube Preamp, No Return, Here I go again My experience on many shipments has been 1 to 7 days outbound from Russia and 1 to 5 days inbound usa, in addition to actual mail time. These steps are spelled out in ems tracking. | |
| Russian Tube Preamp, No Return, Here I go again Hope it works out. In my experience it's the customs process (leaving Russia and then clearing USA ) that can take quite a bit of time.@chakster Good point about cheap parts. It is a given nowadays, however, that most electronic parts in gear fro... | |
| The best TT system for under 30K This thread took a nasty turn however the OP did get a lot of relevant advise. Awesome good deal on the Miyajima cart. I've setup many and they are indeed quite nice. With the 4pt *eventually* you may find other carts give you a little more resolu... | |
| The best TT system for under 30K @chacksterYou have nice gear. But wow it's interesting your take on business. Do you not markup a record you press or resell? Is that not part of your business? Or a cartridge you resell? | |
| The best TT system for under 30K While ’you get what you pay for’, there are ways to think about this- they should however be based on your system versus the dealer demo system. If you feel like sharing the rest of your system it will help suggestions to be more specific.Without ... | |
| Otono-Edison MC cartridges What specific question do you have? One of my best friends lives in Japan...perhaps he can find out. | |
| Custom Fees for Tonearms on Ebay From Japan It seems to be different every time...even when values are true. I import several lines and am constantly surprised at how variable the duty is....That said a used item for personal purchase will likely be little to nil. | |
| Best type of metal for turntable platform? There are so many divergent theories on what an ideal platform for a turtable should do, and how it should be made. I've noticed lately that for high mass and unsuspended tables stainless steel has been popular. What turntable(s) are you going to ... | |
| Is going from a Ortofon Candenza Black to a Ortofon Winfield a lateral move? One point re: stylus profile- the best and most advanced need more care to acheive full potential. Does this mean a more easy-going profile is useless? Depends on the user...;) |