tablejockey

Responses from tablejockey

Schiit Mani vs Atoll P200SE Phono Preamp
I used  that piece of Schiit while my $2500 unit was being  repaired. Great for the money.Don't waste your time obsessing on what's  "best" at this level. Either one will likely be fine.  
Experience/thoughts on new Music Hall Classic Turntable?
Why are you basing your purchase on where it's made?The majority of products you consume(like it or not)  ARE "Made in China"Meaningless. You're in the wrong hobby, if you want you stay "China free" 
xperience with Grados The Statement 2 (vs. Audio Technica Art)
"But there is one thing I wish for: that is a bit more colour, richness, the leading voice could have a little more vibrance and fealing.I don’t need more detail but on the other hand I don’t want to loose detail or stage." Have you ever considere... 
Sumiko BP Evo 3 vs Soundsmith Carmen 2
The thread title caught my attention.Currently listening with different model, but similar brand experience.Instead of replacing a nice LOMC cart($2500), I'm using the latest entry level $400 SS Othello with positive results. My entire setup is ab... 
Do I need isolation footers for my components if I'm already using an isolation rack?
Careful, reading too much about islolation on forums will result in isolating you from your wallet. 
Nordost ECO 3 Static Inhibitor anyone?
Been using this stuff since the 80'shttp://www.brillianize.comSpidey senses telling me it does the same thing, for a hell of a lot less.Does a fabulous job on my Nordost stuff. I can see the musical notes appear from the speakers much clearer, aft... 
A Worthwhile Untrasonic Cleaner
Thanks for the insight.I’ve put off purchasing US, and have patiently listened thru ticks/stitches while watching solutions become affordable to schlubs like me2020 may be the year I finally give in.The Spin Clean will hopefully be officially reti... 
How Good Can My Vinyl Get?
Your table setup is now only as good as the REST of the system can deliver.This is said, because of a recent downgrade of a "decent" $2.5K cart in a 6Kish table/phonostage setup. That is plugged into a price appropriate downstream setup. A 6X LESS... 
Blown away with 2 speakers hifi sound!
gongli3 is the envy of everyone on this site.It’s clear, many here are audio nervosa afflicted. Instead of simply letting the music take you away from this challenging time we live in, we listen to hear the faults of a recording and our system.Not... 
Night and day speaker connection
If using 4 speaker cables sound "better" to you, run with it.But in the end, even the exotic/pricey drivers STILL  use  a low tech, thin gauge of wire going to the actual cone. Hmm.... 
VPI classic to ClearAudio maximum solution
The search function is a wonderful thing http://www.vpiforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=3635&start=0The ceramic coating appears to be one of the questionable VPI "innovations"The same platter you previously used, just with the coating. I would play b... 
Help me decide between these two turntable/cartridge combinations
What a great place to " carefully" and indirectly plug your place of business. 
You've never heard a Moonlight Sonata like 'dis
Classical music, just doesn't need  visual help to appreciate the music.  Any music,  for that matter.Watching a young woman perform with what's considered "normal" attire is distracting.Ruins it for me.  
Best cartige for the money and why?
This cartridge has been around for awhile. https://www.lpgear.com/product/ATC01.htmlIt's been  a popular choice for value a MC for years.Plenty of reviews out there.   
VPI forum
I meant you can at least get an idea of your situation, by the many VPI owners here. Some, not all suggestions, are actually helpful.