sympaticonorm

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Beginnners question - Phono stage
After letting the XLPS phono stage turned-on for a day, and more listening time, I would say that the MM side of the phono stage is fine as is. My next move is to find the right cartridge for the SME III and see what results I get with my Linn LP1... 
Beginnners question - Phono stage
You guys on Audiogon are great !! I now have a better understanding of what is going on. The MF XLPS does not have a gain adjustment external or internal. Overall, I am fairly happy with the sound I get from the MM cartridge but I definitely can't... 
Totem Hawks
Good tips..Thanks Ghunter !! 
Totem Hawks
OK guys, I will take your advise and give it a try...that is if my uneven floor makes it possible to use the bearings. 
Totem Hawks
Do you use the claws with the ball bearings or without ? I have not been using the bearings...to easy to tip the speakers over.. 
Totem Hawks
I have the Pathos MK II. I guess I better try a carpet and move the one speaker away from the wall before trying out other amps or possibly other speakers (was thinking of the Proac D25 possibly). Actually, other than the soundstage issue I really... 
Totem Hawks
I am using the claws on hardwood floor. There is no carpet in the room. I have one speakers that is closer to a wall (approx 2 feet) than the other due to furniture arrangement. The one speaker that is closer to the wall is on the shorter wall. Ho... 
Totem Hawks
Thanks everyone ! Well, I guess that my best bet would be a SimAudio I5. I am actually using a Pathos Classic One at the present and I am reasonably happy except for soundstage...not very good at all....maybe an I5 would help. If you have any sugg... 
Totem Hawks
Thanks ..appreciate your feed back. 
Linn Sondek LP12 - Cartridge recommendation
Thanks Mang53....You have also been a lot of help. I have decided to go ahead with the purchase...I guess it will be a learning experience for me. At least, everyone seems to be in agreement that it is a good turntable and that is a good sign.Chee... 
Linn Sondek LP12 - Cartridge recommendation
Thanks a lot everyone...really appreciate it. Maybe, I should just wait until an LP12 configured with the right tonearm/cartridge comes along instead of having to go thru all the trouble of reconfiguring this one. I am actually suppose to pick-up ... 
Importing used Audio equipment to Canada
Many thanks for all the input, you have been very helpful. I was planning on picking-up the item myself...as the seller is located close to the CND border....just a short drive away. Any additional tips would be much appreciated.