stew3859
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| The importance of proper set-up Setting and re-setting VTA is easy enough. But in my experience, any adjustment in VTA requires a corresponding adjustment in VTF. I think the reasonable compromise is to determine the optimal settings for 120-150g records and a second setting for... | |
| Best phono stage balanced under $3000 used Throw some NOS Telefunkens and/or Siemens into the unit and the noise floor of the Rhea drops considerably. I agree the stock Sovteks are miserable. Unless I crank the gain and volume way up, my unit is rather quiet. Tubes add a sense of air, real... | |
| Choosing a turntable.... While staying with VPI, you might consider going with a fully loaded Aries 3 i.e. upgrade to motor flywheel combo ($900); outer ring clamp ($600) and center weight ($150). This gives you the sandwich chassis and the flywheel as in the HRX and a 10... | |
| Best phono stage balanced under $3000 used Aesthetix Rhea. | |
| Anyone know where in NY area I can audition Usher? Anthony is usually very good at returning calls and/or e-mails. You have probably already heard from him, but if not, I trust it will be soon. | |
| Anyone know where in NY area I can audition Usher? Just over the border in Connecticut[www.perottaconsulting.com] | |
| How to Manage Rhea "Noise" Xagwell: Your seashore analogy brings something to mind. Early on I had a sound which I describe as wind passing through a microphone. I'm not sure if that simulates your sound. I called Jim White and after diagnosing the problem, unfortunately i... | |
| Ayre / Aesthetix hum problems? How close do you have your amp to the Janus. I had an EMI problem when I had my transport directly beneath my Aesthetix Rhea. One day I was shifting around some cables and I realised the hum had become less audible. I dropped the transport down a ... | |
| SCOUTMASTER TO ARIES 3 Actually, SME is introducing a new 12" arm, the SME 312S. See excerpt from Stereophile newsletter:But the allure of a 12" arm was too strong to deter Robertson-Aikman. He extended the magnesium barrel of an SME Series V arm to 12", along with care... | |
| SCOUTMASTER TO ARIES 3 Scubabiker:Paul McGowan @ PS Audio recently tackled your issue , but as to a P300. I presume the same applies to the P500. Bottom line: Not to worry. See below.http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/psaudio/messages/9141.html | |
| SCOUTMASTER TO ARIES 3 Triode123 The butcher block was custom made for me. Truth be told, it was made before I went with the motor/flywheel upgrade and now the rubber feet of the motor on the left side extend out slightly over the beveled edge. I can only hope it is not... | |
| SCOUTMASTER TO ARIES 3 Scubabiker The motor/flywheel comes with a pair of belts, one from the motor pulley to the flywheel and a second from the flywheel to the platter. In fact, VPI will send you a second belt for the platter just for the asking as they find a second b... | |
| SCOUTMASTER TO ARIES 3 Just one man's opinion, but if you add the new flywheel/ motor ($900 retail); the SDS; the ring clamp and the center weight, I have to believe the Aries 3 will best the Super Scoutmaster. The Aries 3 has the new sandwich plinth (acrylic/aluminum);... | |
| Help with Remote Control on Rowland Coherence II Here is response from JRDG should anyone be researching this in the future:Hello Stew,Please remove the battery overnight as you say here. Please make sure the voltage is above 8.3 volts while pushing any button on the remote. Best wishes, Alan Ca... | |
| Help with Remote Control on Rowland Coherence II Thanks for the help guys. I had it working by last evening. Whew, what a relief. |