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| Cartridge loading Are we talking about a Sumiko Blackbird here? If so, then Audiomax might want to provide some additional insight regarding his recommendations. Especially if he has first hand usage experience. As far as I know, the Blackbird was designed to opera... | |
| Built-in phono stages I used a Janus from Aesthetix and it was magnificent. I had to sell it to raise cash just recently, and boy was I sorry to see it go. My separates (Blue Circle linestage and EAR 834p) that I still owned went back into the main system, and what a d... | |
| How often do you folks vacuum clean your albums? Raul, I've often wondered if it might be a good idea to clean a record just after playing it? My thought was that the cartridge stylus may loosen up dirt and particles that didn't get removed during the first cleaning. Good or bad idea? Cheers.Tom | |
| Sundazed Records I've never had a problem with a Sundazed record. In fact, I would say I am more consistently pleased with their products than with any other audiophile label. I would contact Sundazed and see if you can find out whether all the copies of "Workshop... | |
| Springsteen's "Magic" on vinyl, opinions? I agree. None of Bruce's albums sound very good. It's a shame, because his music is exquisite.Cheers. | |
| Springsteen's "Magic" on vinyl, opinions? Seeger Sessions sounds good, not great. Far more listenable than "Magic", however. | |
| Springsteen's "Magic" on vinyl, opinions? Sounds awful on CD or vinyl. | |
| Music Recommendations Based on who you have said that you like, I would suggest that you pick up "The Yellow Shark" by Frank Zappa, as well as "LSO - Zappa". I think you would really like it, if you also like Danny Elfman who was surely influenced by this music. Then, ... | |
| Is Sony XA9000es superior to Esoteric DV 50s? If you remember the review of the XA9000ES, you will remember that it got it's A+ rating because of:1) SACD playback quality was exceptional2) The best available and most flexible multi-channel adjustment capabilities and bass management (in the a... | |
| Angriest Lyric/Vocal Yes, it seems to all have started with Pete and "My Generation". Although Dylan's (and Woody Guthrie's, and others) protest songs pre-date Townshend, those protest songwriters were angry about some particular issue. The Who were just plain angry. ... | |
| SDS question Thanks again to everybody. I had always wondered how to go about oiling the motor, since there is almost no space between the pulley shaft and the motor base. The VPI manual really should have explained it just like Sberger did!Cheers.Tom | |
| SDS question According to my manual, the bearing is lubricated with white lithium grease. So that is what I use. The motor would be lubricated with oil. I'm going to call VPI and ask for some, or what kind to buy. Tom | |
| SDS question Hello, and thanks again for the input. I am going to order a new belt. 3 years is a good run for the old one. Stringreen, regarding oil for the motor, you said that Harry is sending you some... does that mean that any old motor oil won't do? Than... | |
| SDS question Thanks for all the responses. I lubricated the bearing with white lithium grease about 6 months ago, so I should be good there. The belt is the original belt so it is about 3 years old. Time for a change? The motor is also original, and it does se... | |
| Gain and Loading Thanks for all the responses so far. Hdm, how do I know if I'm in an overload situation? Distortion at musical peaks? My next adjustment down is to 44db, so that might be a good setting, huh? Cheers. |