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| What direction is VPI headed? I really like my Traveler Ver.1 as it combines a unique set of features that make it a star performer in it price class. 10.5 in arm, on the fly VTA, heavy enough chasis, ultra low W & F, and a real AC motor. I like simple. This was a used tab... | |
| Audio-Technica AT-ART9 phono cartridge Right now I am listening to "Tracker" by Mark Knopfler. The cartridge is so well balanced top to bottom with only the slightest dip in midrange execution, but then I am used to a Grado's forward midrange. It keeps getting better with every listeni... | |
| Audio-Technica AT-ART9 phono cartridge Probably have a 25 or so. Have played one of the Beatles mono reissue. Really livened up SPLHCB and going to play the 45 rpm version of "Surrealistic Pillow" soon, when I feel like changing sides every 8 minutes. Looking forward to it. | |
| Audio-Technica AT-ART9 phono cartridge Installed my ART9 a week ago. It took forever for my Grado w/MCZ stylus to reach its decline stage. Have about 60 sides played and it is wonderful. My TT is a VPI Traveler Ver 1. Still searching for the correct VTA settings, for thin records. I fo... | |
| Best Budget RCA cables A second for Blue Jeans Cables. Have a couple of pair. I would avoid the LC-21's as the are very stiff. The Belden 1505F cables are my favorite from them. Nice jacket and very flexible. I am using them on from pre to amp and pre to sub. Both of mi... | |
| I hope break in is true Every new component I have purchased has had a noticeable increase in SQ. It has ranged from subtle to Wow. A recent pre-amp purchase was a Wow. Its phono stage has gone from meh to glorius. After break in I believe the caps, resistors, ect finall... | |
| AudioTechnica ART 9 users - break in, VTF/VTA and loading questions responding to Avanti- : "I’ve had my ART9 running for 3 months (~ 150 to 170 hrs) and it just finally exceeded my wildest expectations. It always sounded good if not great but the treble and transparency finally opened up big time and the sound be... | |
| How many hours can a DVD recorder record My Panasonic DVD recorder from the early 2000's has 1,2,4,6 & 8 hour modes. The pic quality in outstanding in either 1 or 2 hour mode, the 4 hour mode is where I start to lose PQ. It has been a very durable machine. (wood being knocked upon) | |
| Best value record cleaner/cleaning system Have had my VPI 16.5 for 4+ years now. No other HiFi purchase has yielded results that equal what the RCM has provided. | |
| Pani ... New ART-9 up and running ... New here 1st post.Just ordered the ART-9. Many thanks to all the posters in this thread. The great questions, comments and concerns offered by the various posters, enabled me to make an informed choice.Thanks |