thomasheisig

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Speakers Corner The Russian Recordings Mercury
Yes, VTA is ok. They simply sound not clear, like a multiple copy from a Master.When I switch to the CR Reissue, you hear the difference in a few seconds. This one is clear. I own a few original Mercurys (but none of this Set), they all give you a... 
Best rack for non-suspension turntable?
Go for SolidSteel Table.They are decoupled with cones and you can adjust the top Plate. 
Pre owend TT J c verdier Platine
I would go for a Platine.Fussy?Come on. 
Basis Debut Gold Standard Mk V or Sota cosmiii
Sorry, no, I only have experience with Top Arms"Now I need your advice for the tone arm (wick go with the Shelter 901)On thought is the OL Illustrious Tone arm other is the SME VDo you have other thoughts on this issue?" 
Basis Debut Gold Standard Mk V or Sota cosmiii
I own a Basis like that one quite a while now and I am still impressed. It works like a Swiss watch and even when I listened to other Turntables (Raven, Simon Yorke etc.) I never had the "feeling" to switch. I also had the Graham - Benz combinatio... 
High end turntables Why? 2 tonearms
A good Turntable needs only 1 Arm 
Silicone for Tri-Planer damping trough
I tried the VII with very, very little damping fluid, then a bit more, then I adjusted the screw in a few positions and finally I ended using the arm without ANY fluid.It degraded the speed and the air in the High Frequency area. It made my arm sl... 
Atma-Sphere with which speaker cables?
The choice is very simple. The Atma-Sphere are right from sound. When you don't like what you hear, it is not the amp.I use XLO Sign. for lots of years with them. It's ok. 
tonearm questions
Yes, the difference between Graham 1.5 and a full 2.2 is HUGE but it will depend on the quality of your Phono Stage. 
Anyone using VIBRAPLANE under turntable? results?
I own a passive Vibraplane. I have no problem with pressure. The last time I pumped it up is 8 weeks ago and it is still on same level. For me it is a perfect unit.And it improves the sound of the Turntable in a very interesting way. Check it out. 
Mono Cart
Well, for best presentation a Mono Cartridge is the way to go. For Reissues a normal Cartridge can be used too, no problem.From my experience, a Mono system sounds much better for those Records.They aren't so expensive, I think Shelter has a good ... 
DaVinci Tonearm
I have the 10 inch DaVinci. 
Long interconnect for amp
I own a 6.0m IC from "Signal Cable". Excellent for the money. 
DaVinci Tonearm
One advantage from the DaVinci Arm is, the Set Up is VERY simple and compared to other Arms, this Arm holds it. I agree, this is indeed a wonderful sounding Arm. It has a kind of rightness from information and timing, which is impressing. Well, I ... 
Phono cable ic for graham 2.2
I tried XLO Phono Signature, Graham IC-70, Kondo KSL, Siltech and Purist Venustas and Incognito Wire.I think, the Incognito is a very good solution for the money.