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| Upgrade Opinions, Thorens vs VPI I have only heard the top dog-Strain Gauge and Sussuro Soundsmith carts.They naturally, were amazing. Likely the rest of the line is similar in their price points. I had the Zephyr in mind when choosing the ART 9. The SS carts are a great match wi... | |
| Money well spent I have the same table. I would make sure I had the BEST phonostage I could afford and go up a level with the LOMC.The Classic is worthy of a more upscale cart than the Benz Ace.I have used a Benz Glider, Sumiko Blackbird and Audio Technica OC9III... | |
| Upgrade Opinions, Thorens vs VPI Helomech-I misinterpreted your post about your acquisition. I thought youpurchased the Classic SIGNATURE. I see you have regular Classic...Big difference in specs between the 2. Especially price$$$!!!!That being the case, you still got a good deal... | |
| Upgrade Opinions, Thorens vs VPI "I think the Classic version I ordered has the DC controlled motor you mentioned earlier, so I won't be able to use a Phoenix, though apparently VPI makes something called an ADS speed controller that will work"Huh? Interesting. I took a quick pe... | |
| Upgrade Opinions, Thorens vs VPI Great table choice Helomech,I'm jealous. That is a great table for the money.If you get the tweak bug, brass footers and a 4" maple slab are the finishing touches on my Classic. As far as a sonic improvements, I'm not sure if it's just psychologic... | |
| very dumb question "Was able to change it to an open box Rega Aria phono stage that they had"IIf you find the SS Rega uninspiring, for about the same retail cost are 2 tubed units that appear to get good reviews-Tavis AudagioDecware Zen Triode.Both should deliver t... | |
| very dumb question I have the PL HP. Do yourself a sonic favor. Invest in a decent phono stage.Your table and ears deserve it.There are plenty of choices in every price point.That Rega will sound great with a tubed phono stage. | |
| Primaluna integrated "there is crackling when you raise and lower the volume. On two occasions the volume got much louder without any reason."My unit had that exact problem. If it still exists, try rotating the volu,e knob vigorously back and forth for several seconds... | |
| Primaluna integrated I liked my Prologue 2. When the HP was released, I just had to have it, knowing I wouldn't have buyers remorse. The HP did experience some untimely down time, but the support from Kevin was A1, and warranty repair process was hassle free.Unless yo... | |
| Upgrading power cord.. proven upgrade? or crap? "it's like saying that with good equipment u'll get a higher than CD sound from a FM stereo source"Ever heard a great broadcast thru a Marantz 10B, REL Precedent,Mcintosh..?Borrow a power cord from the Cable Co. and hear or not hear the difference... | |
| Primaluna Dialogue HP integrated My PL HP is going on 2 years. Upgraded from a Prologue 2 which I enjoyed for several years. It didn't have a remote, so that was a big factor upgrading to the HP.Sonic wise, the HP just delivers what all the reviews state.Geat sound is subjective... | |
| Integrated Owners: I Need an Excellent Power Cord You demo list doesn't include Nordost? For 1K used, you can get their latest upper mid level that subjectively competes with all you tried so far. Resale if you don't care for it should be pretty easy. That's how I acquired their otherwise price... | |
| Upgrade Opinions, Thorens vs VPI Helomech-Ive been following this thread.Your table clearly is deserving of a more substantial phono stagePersonally, I would do a cart as well(LOMC)IMO , I believe you just can't hear your table at its best without a good outboard phono stage. My... | |
| Looking for my first tube amplifier, help appreciated. If you’ve played through tubed guitar amps, you should know a 22 watt Fender Deluxe Reverb is plenty loud and can keep up with a heavy handed drummer.A 20-30 watt amp through some average sensitivity speakers will do the job blasting Zeppelin or t... | |
| VPI 3D printed arm mod. Nothing on the website mentioning this.Would be interesting to learn more about this.How a pivot point completely changes cartridge performance for the better sounds to good to be true?More info needed. |