stltrains

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VPI vacuum too much??
make sure that the tube is turned all of the way forward or backward and not centered, the vac will stop the platter if centered. turn the tube till it stops on the pin. 
VPI Super Platter
Markd51 audio is like any other speciality hobby. very high mark ups for items that if searched out of the hobby can be purchased for much less. We use what was recommended by VPI at work, a lithium based type grease. you use such a small amount y... 
VPI Super Platter
Sheila responded to my question on VPIs new lubricant. And is selling whats called super lube for 25 dollars. I could not find anything on VPIs web site on it. Going to order some and give it a try. 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Hello all i am up and running, i have my room acoustically hooked up and sounding great after the new floor install. I have taken Tvads lead and have a pair of lessloss PCs coming for my Ref 9 se V2s. They are so backed up its taking longer than e... 
zyx universe cartr.- ideal weight -ideal vta ,
Doug i forgot to ask, you mention that number 2 is your Universe of use now. Whats the story on number 1? Did it reach the point of retiping?BTW really glad there forums like this where people can find out things of importance like our sickness, a... 
zyx universe cartr.- ideal weight -ideal vta ,
Mariasplune not only is the superior sound that vinyl playback delivers satisfying but the fact that its hands on, your own trial and error thats what i love almost as much as the sound. Vinyl play back is a true hobby both in sound and hands on. ... 
zyx universe cartr.- ideal weight -ideal vta ,
Doug i have been having my Universe for about 10 months. We listen to music a lot. I started charting my time daily in the beginning but stopped in mid May at that time i had 300 plus hrs. By now i am reaching or have surpassed the 1000 hr mark i ... 
zyx universe cartr.- ideal weight -ideal vta ,
Mariasplunge the Nanamount system is a isolation device made of very small brass footers that go between your cartridge and head shell. and another set that goes between your arm and base. The changes in my system were vastly improved resolution, ... 
zyx universe cartr.- ideal weight -ideal vta ,
today i am tracking at 1.81 with cartridge eye balled level with lp. but if you really want to take your universe to another level please get a nanomount system. O my goodness.BTW now that i am using walkers lp cleaning system i think this vtf is ... 
Anyone use a platter mat with their VPI?
going to try Mapleshades PHONOPHILE INTEGRATED RECORD COUPLING SYSTEM very soon with my aries three will let you know what differences i hear. 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Hey Sherod i was in your situation until Thursday, we have been installing a glued wooden floor in our great room and my system had to come down, 10 days. if there ever is a next time i will pay some one to install the floor. now i am trying to ge... 
Class-D amps - a different re view
I'm quite happy with my class d amps. Yes the manufacturer offers upgrades at a not so out of site price. Yes i have upgraded twice, Yes each time my amps have increased in there ability to make music better. And yes i use a tubed preamp for now w... 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Well guys i took the good advice and played with moving my speakers. Yes it made my sound better by a wide margin. Before the move my speakers were approx. 7 feet apart. Towed in some what. Now they are spread out a few more inches and just barley... 
Solid State Phono Preamp.
I like the way my Tom Evens Groove Plus SRX helps me discover sounds in music that i have not heard before. And when you have been listening to classic rock and roll for over 40 years that says something. 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Super review in my opinion from a respected and fine web site. I like the short but well put informed reviews. It also seems that AHs interconnects and power cords are in favor at 10 audio. Congratulations Joseph and Victor and all at Audio Horizo...