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| VPI Uni-Pivit Tone Arms The point should be extremely sharp, but you should not know that...it should never be touched. the points are replaceable...do so, and then get and install the second pivot kit. Brings the sound to a new level. | |
| What is the Best Tool to Measure Cartridge Azimuth? I second the use of the Foz and its accompanying test record. The results are super | |
| Interconnect recomendations, ~$500 new or used, RCA... its a crap shoot....cables sound different connected to different components. Get a bunch and return the ones that don't do it for you | |
| Recommendations for a new integrated amp for Vandersteen 3a speakers I wouldn’t argue with John, however I would recommend an older Ayre unit for the Vandersteens.... ( even if the Ayre is not in great shape, Ayre can make it so) | |
| Which power cords help ameliorate digital glare/grain/digititus? Everything makes a difference. I would be sure your digital equipment isn't contributing before looking for cables, etc. Why look for zebras when a horse is over there. | |
| Who Has Technics Headshell with Azimuth Adjustment? In my experience azimuth is a very important adjustment for great sound....however.....solidity in the arm is probably as important. When I put the 2nd pivot on my VPI arm and used it for azimuth correction and solidifying the wobbly unipivot, it... | |
| speaker impeadance question Use whichever way it sounds better to you | |
| My “Dream” system needs a preamp Ayre K1XE | |
| VPI Cuing arm falling too fast If the cuing doesn't raise high enough....it can be adjusted with an Allen wrench to raise/lower the whole cueing assembly.....if that doesn't do it, you should lower the arm by lowering the arm pivot itself....easily done. Let me know if you hav... | |
| Analysis Plus Solo Crystal Oval 8...OMG!! All cables sound different in different systems....I too found Cardas pretty bad in my system...but they might be wonderful in yours. | |
| Phono preamp comparison Look for a used a Ayre unit....darn close to state of the art. | |
| How much discount typically for a new MC275 to expect from a dealer? i personally start at 20% off of list....and then leave the store and come back a couple of times and then pay 15%....always keep smiling (his rent is due on the 1st so adjust your visits.) | |
| HiFi for musicians When I was in graduate (music) school, my professors had absolutely awful (99 dollar) stereo systems. I was (even then) interested in high end stereo...they told me they knew how the pieces went and were able to "fill in" the unheard parts. | |
| Building shielded IC's. Should both shield ends be terminated at the RCA, or only one? Shielded cable provides a "closed in" sound. If you need it its one thing...but try to do without it. I built my power cords from top of the line Furutech and Oyeida connections with Accrolink cable.....I like the Furutech a bit better, but they’r... | |
| VPI Cuing arm falling too fast tooblue.....My thinking is the search and find is a valuable experience. All the questions are answered there. |