theflattire

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Upgrading from a VPI Aries 1- is it worth it?
I would upgrade the phono stage. I use a Modwright PH9.0XT with my Prime.    
Some cartridge recommendations
Audio Technica OC9 or Hana  
A phono preamp with equalization selector
Gold Note  
Bottleneck / Upgrade Recommendations - Yamaha RVX-475 Receiver, Pro-Ject Phono Box MM
that phono box isn't doing you any favors  
Upgrade My Turntable - How Much Do I Need to Spend?
@hikerneil  IMO, most onboard phono stages are ok at best. Phono stages cost from $20 to $20k.  I don't think you have a reference phono stage tucked away in your Mac. A good phono stage should also have a dedicated power supply, something an o... 
Upgrade My Turntable - How Much Do I Need to Spend?
Get a good phono stage, something in line with the TT you get.  My phono stage cost more than my TT. A used Rega P8/10 would be nice.  RB880 and RB3000 are nice. I got a used VPI Prime for $3k and am happy.  I think $3-4k is a good range; most o... 
Amp, Preamp, two volume pots, there can be only one!
Like others have said, run up the amp to the noise floor. Let the pre do the rest.  
Amp, Preamp, two volume pots, there can be only one!
My amp has a 100k volume pot and I took my preamp out. It had an Alps, but I changed it out to a TKD. Since I have two sources I got a custom switch box. Less stuff in the signal chain the bettter I say. When I did run a preamp, I believe I di... 
Started with $1k speakers … what now?
IMO, your space is going to define what speakers are an upgrade. I sit about seven feet in front and my speakers, Klipsch RP5000s are less than four feet apart.  I would upgrade them if I didn't feel it would be a waste of money, since the space... 
SUT experience
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EAR 834P - Sale or try and repair...
@bigkidz  Which Vcaps do you like? Right now I'm using a mix of Miflex and Mundorf on my clone.  
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...