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| SoundSmith Counter Intuitive for VPI tone arms "I’m not talking snug - I’m talking so hard that it’s difficult to keep the counterweight from moving."Larryrs- maybe some careful,lite work with fine sandpaper will loosen up the fit of the CI. | |
| Does it come down to the mastering quality only?? I gave up on reissues,unless it's something deemed unobtanium.A few ticks is acceptable over the sometimes "cd sound"of a "special reissue"How ones rig plays the subpar recording, is what it's about. Not long ago, I found the 1963, Kenny Burrell ... | |
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| Which cable jlj-Razor sharp! "posts"was referring to more than one, so it's plural? I don't know. Most of the stuff I write, likely has grammar errors.You're killing in other threads, so I used "posts" Some of your references bring back bad, yet great 70/80... | |
| Which cable Bravo to the OP.His attention to detail in his posts are second to none.A very entertaining read during my lunch break You win the internet! | |
| Hana SL vs AT Art 9 Agrippa's assessment lines up with my experience. I used the ART9. Heard the Hana several times in other setups.The 9 is more detailed and dynamic to my ears.The Hana is a nice cart, but for a few bucks more the ART9 may be worth the expense for ... | |
| Help me decide on my next cartridge ( This question can go in a couple directions.Your equipment appears solid. A phonostage isn't listed, so an onboard?If you're eventually going to get "serious" about playing records, a proper phonostage will allow you to hear the potential of you... | |
| (Brutally) Honest Audio Reviews Just another review site with "experts." Nothing new here....yawn.It should however, add more perspective to help one make their own decision. | |
| Does my setup need a phono stage? "need" a phono stage?yes, an outboard unit will make noticeable improvement but, all relative to the entire setup.I would consider a used piece. For your amount,plenty of choices. That amount is equal to half the retail of a quite good unit. I wou... | |
| Quick and free fuse tweak "I recently bought a box full of cardboard egg boxes and glued them to every inch of the ceiling in my lounge (5.6m x 7.5m x 2.6m). The difference is unbelievable, much more detailed cymbals and percussion."Uh, this is a goof right?The thought of... | |
| Electricity enhancer This stuff has been around for years-https://shop.mapleshadestore.com/SILCLEAR-Silver-Contact-Enhancer_p_1177.htmlI wonder what happens if the two were mixed together? Holographic instruments appear in the room?Tweaky stuff can be fun. I grew tir... | |
| Audio research VSi75 -why so many for sale? "Tons of primaluna for sale as well"Nothing on Agon, 1 listing in AA.Yep, that's TONS of PL's all right....Several listings of a particular model is to the buyers advantage.Ive heard both amps. Purely subjective choice. I would be happy with eithe... | |
| Stylus not tracking and sounds terrible Have you given the stylus a good cleaning- magic eraser or whatever you use, and ensure the arm is resting properly in the pivot spike?I've had weird unexplained SQ issues with these two simple checks. | |
| SoundSmith Counter Intuitive for VPI tone arms The SS CI does what it's intended to do-make fine tuning of the weight easier.If you aren't experiencing setup issues, use the money to buy more records. | |
| My expert tips on building a sensible world class audio system. Excellent post of practical, real world experience.I'm sick of the ridiculous claims of audio nirvana.Please email me when you are ready to do the workshops. I've developed a "black box" unit-Kluge V1.1 that will only enhance your approach to audi... |