tapashead
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| cartridge suggestions i don't love the 555/545, but i think its ok. the phono stage should be ok too. used to have 545 power, so i remember the general signature. probably want a cartridge thats punchy and on the warm side of neutral. nagaoka mp11 for 100 bucks an old ... | |
| Low compliance cartridges not sure of the compliance figure, but perhaps the audio technica 150mlx will work? i think the linn adikt could be a non ultra high compliance cart. my personal recommendation would be a Garrott Optima series cart (at least i think thats the seri... | |
| Newbie looking for cheap dependable table first things first. definitely get a turntable. with 1000+ records that you used to play during a younger time in your life... i guarantee you'll be happy with at least something to play. something about analog brings back nostalgia when you hear ... | |
| Upgrade tonearm on Thorens TD 160? i've heard of people having good results with some of the old school low mass arms and higher compliance cartridges on 160s like yours. mayware unipivot, grace 707, infinity black widow combined with things like a grado woodie or even the prestige... | |
| Which small but great monitors? i would add to this list the linn tukans - excellent - and meant to be placed against the back wall which makes it decor friendly. many naim enthusiast put this on the end of over 15K in gear (and you can upgrade to active with these things) - i h... | |
| FM Tuners how does the NAD 4125 sound compared to the other tuners you listed? i have a tandberg 3011A... very nice tuner but since i live in manhattan, i cant pull signals (even major broadcasts) without some serious interference!chuck |