theflattire
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| Modwright PH 9.0x upgrades? There's another Modwright tube rolling thread where others comment on the T upgrade. I did both at once so can't really comment. The others did report an improvement and the ability to roll the rectifier made a difference. My old ears couldn't ... | |
| Do I need a phono preamp? Phono stage is most important. Why? because the cart signal has to go through it before it hits your amp. Imagine your ART9 going through a $500 stage compared to a $5000 stage; which one you think sounds better? IME, a $5k stage is very differ... | |
| A GOOD dry record cleaning device I have the Hart brush and it seems to clean better (more stuff visible) than an Audioquest. | |
| Use of a splint when changing cantilever and stylus I don't think I've heard of the internal method of joining. I've heard some talk of a 'sleeve' type of joint for broken cantilevers, or a 'telescopic' method, inserting one into a stub or what's left. I would think instead of an internal 'splint... | |
| Solar Eclipse Music Blade Runner soundtrack | |
| Inexpensive turntable to play old records I got a Dual 1218 off CL just for the same purpose. I got a box of old records and didn't want to use my Prime. The Dual was $60. | |
| Weirdest record defect? I got a Sundays LP (RSD I think) with all kinds of weird artifacts not present on the CD. I'd call it defective and send it back. | |
| SEEKING ADVICE: Which component would you upgrade first? Upgrade the signal, but what does the signal have to go through? The phono stage. IMO, the TT/cart is only as good as the phono stage. | |
| Ortofon Cadenza vs. old Ortofon MC30 Super2 ? I would say to try it. Using an SUT may give you a blacker background. I would go with some used Cinemag 1254s, just to try and then maybe more expensive SUTs if you find it helps. Listening last night without the Hashimotos I didn't notice any... | |
| What do you like to see included in a manufacturer's website? description and msrp | |
| Ortofon Cadenza vs. old Ortofon MC30 Super2 ? @mirolab I just upgraded my Modwright PH9.0 to the XT and I haven't really had the time to do any A/B stuff with and without the SUT. Being pretty lazy and having a couple of 0.2mv carts, I just kept the SUT in there. I really should compare. ... | |
| SEEKING ADVICE: Which component would you upgrade first? Separate phono stage, in the +$500 range if you can swing it. | |
| Ortofon Cadenza vs. old Ortofon MC30 Super2 ? @mirolab Thanks! I need to stop buying vintage carts and re-tipping them! Been looking at Van den Hul and Benz mostly, besides Ortofon. Honestly I'm perfectly happy with what I have now, but the greener grass keeps calling. I run all my MC t... | |
| Ortofon Cadenza vs. old Ortofon MC30 Super2 ? @mirolab I’m listening! Was sitting here listening to my MC 30 Super wondering just good it is and where I should go next. Thanks for the comparison and review! Perhaps a Cadenza or something in that range is on the horizon. | |
| SUT With a Manley Steelhead RC? IME, loading is all about gain. I don't worry about it too much. Low output low impedance. High output, high impedance. That's about it. It's one detail I don't sweat. The only reason to put a SUT on a Steelhead, IMO is to bypass whatever Ma... |