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| Soundsmith Zephyr MkIII, Boheme on VPI Classic 2 Companion I have a Classic 1. I wouldn't obsess over which cart is "right" on paper. Both will probably play fine with each possibly having subtle cues that differentiate themselves.Another cart in your price point is the Audio Technica ART 9.As you can see... | |
| Cartridge Recommendation It's the day before Thanksgiving, I'm in the office and everyone is pretending to be busy.Just thought I would add my vote for the AT ART9.Mine is 1.5 years old and it just plays beautiful music. I have owned other 1k carts. Forget the Benz, DV, G... | |
| Hello Tube Amplification--Goodbye Subwoofer jbhiller-A factor to consider is leaving your gear alone and pay attention to speaker/sub placement and room setup. Especially if your system is in a multipurpose room. The coffee table in front of your listening area, the windows on the side wall... | |
| Hello Tube Amplification--Goodbye Subwoofer Congratulations on your acquisition.I certainly enjoy my HP. You may be surprised how keeping your sub,and adjusting it to the lowest registers your main speakers can't produce ,add presence and pressurize the room. I won't go without a sub, eve... | |
| Modified Rega RP3 vs. RP6 I had a P5 with mods. IME, I couldn't hear an audible difference with/without theTTPSU.You will actually hear a difference with the aftermarket sub/belt.Are you visiting Vinylengine.com? There are plenty of Rega fanaticswho can offer perspective... | |
| Interconnect cables for turntable I have a Classic 1 plugged into a tubed based system.Nordost at half or less, can be found here on Agon.Consider Frey or Heimdall. | |
| Jolida XTR Looks like the unit Fosgate designed before releasing his own improved Fozgometer for azimuth adjustment. | |
| Cartridge recommendations Most of us who are record devotees will experience cartridge trauma at some point.A good read regardless of current budget is this thread on the Audio Technica ART9https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/pani-new-art-9-up-and-running?highlight=Art%... | |
| Looking for seperates under $5k~ Nemisis1218,Bradf's suggestions on used Prima Luna gear is a great option.A line stage and amp for UNDER your budget that easily will compete with 10k+ combos. You can recoup investment in the the event you don't care for a tube setup. Unless your... | |
| Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP Driving PSB Imagine T2s "The new issue Mullard EL34 sounded glorious as does the Gold Lion KT77 however, the overall dynamics and and soundstaging goto the KT150."samzx12- comments like that get me wondering about those KT150's in my PL HP. When I think about the $800 i... | |
| Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP Driving PSB Imagine T2s Jbhiller-Speaking with the source-Kevin@ Upscale Audio , to get the facts is the thing to do.Stereo5's recommendation of the HP Integrated may be a consideration also.The Stereophile review compares the integrated with high level separates.Also, ... | |
| Nordost break in expectations Do your ears a favor and get a Heimdall2 or Frey 2 power cord.Demo models get listed here regularly.Over time, I put H2/F2 from the wall to speaker(and everything in between)for considerably less than retail$$$.There are othe brands on the same le... | |
| Time to choose: Baerwald, Lofgren, Stevenson ? Threads on alignment always catch my attention. I have a generic setup-VPI Classic/AT ART9-tube phono stage. I’ve tried the VPI jig and Feikert,which has the 3 alignments.I can’t hear a difference in ANY of them. I settled on Baerwald which seems ... | |
| new Cartridge for Rega P1 Had a RP1 with the Bias cart when it was introduced. Great setup for the money.For zero install issues and the ability to simply listen to records, I suggest the Bias2.If you want "better sonics", dump your complete system and blow 5k+ and deal wi... | |
| Upgrade Opinions, Thorens vs VPI "Update: I took a gamble on an Acoustic Signature Wow XL with their TA-700 tonearm"Helomech, I'm not familiar with the brand, but a look at their website shows a nice looking table.Good luck! |