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Seeking Legit Cartridge Expert?
Harry Weisfeld  
Seeking Legit Cartridge Expert?
I think HW said he heard no difference between the gimbal and uni-pivot. The difference I think is in the arm construction/thickness. Some folks just don't get the uni-pivot.    
EAR 834P - Sale or try and repair...
@abp689  I have Hashimoto HM-7s and a James Audio SUT.  I also had some Ned Clayton built Cinemag 1254s and they were nice too.   If you google EAR upgrades you'll get a boat load.  Minimum I would do the caps.  
Safe to use an old Sumiko Talisman Virtuoso B?
I have a Talisman A and I've read where the suspension could be suspect on older carts.  Not sure if the Virtuoso is the same engine, but I think if it rides okay should be good to go. Mine went out to Joseph and he never mentioned anything but i... 
Does anyone know where to get a Rega P8/P10-style dustcover?
I made a simple one using some sheet plex heating it up to bend it to shape.  
Seeking Legit Cartridge Expert?
I have a Prime/Modwright PH9.0XT and been also thinking of my next upgrade. Looking at: Sumiko Starling Used Benz Micro Van den Hul MC1 Dynavector Karat/XX Ortofon Cadenza blue ART 9 or VPI Shyla VPI also has some carts on special right no... 
EAR 834P - Sale or try and repair...
@abp689  I have a EAR clone and I think it competes up to the 2k range.  It's been a while but I would say it's close to something like a Tavish Adagio, at least on the MM side (I run my clone with a SUT, as I did the Adagio). I did compare the ... 
Manley Chinook SE MK2
Thanks I just put in some Mullards and are liking them. Reflector 6C45s I think are better also. Happy listening!  
EAR 834P - Sale or try and repair...
I would fix it or find someone to work on it.  Maybe change the resistor and rectifier and drop in a new set of tubes and see what you got. IMO, worth fixing. For reference, there's a used working black face EAR here locally going for $750.  
Manley Chinook SE MK2
@samzx12  Updates?  
Steely Dan Aja cover
It was outtake of the cover photo shoot. The red and white are part of the kimono/happi coat/robe the model is wearing. It extends along the front were it opens. It also looks like it trims the end of the sleeve. Her face BTW is almost full fron... 
Steely Dan Aja cover
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=3112175655503359&set=a.198397243547896    
Step Up Transformer Question
I would just go with a Ned Clayton 1254 until you figure out what's what.  You may find out that a SUT is not for you or not much better than the one you have. The 1254s are good and fairly inexpensive.  Ned makes them with 4 settings so you can ... 
Manley Chinook SE MK2
BTW, I don't want to come off as Chinook bashing.  I'm sure its a fine phono stage.  Back at the turn of the century, Manley was a big deal!  Something I could only wish for.  This time around, now that could actually afford it, I wanted it to mak... 
Manley Chinook SE MK2
@lewm Was either here or SHF. Maybe the also a speaker forum(maybe Polk?), can’t remember which. The one I remember the most mentioned that the Chinook was noisy. Just google Chinook vs. Modwright PH9.0. You may find it often compared to the Rogue...