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| Great Mono Cartridges Need more information, like what table and pre you are using. | |
| To Repair or Replace Dump the Icon, for parts. If you like the Cal Tube sound look for a used Alpha/Delta unit, maybe even one with a 96k mod. I have both an Alpha and Sigma II and it sounds better then my Sony SCD on red book cd's. | |
| Scout Cart Recommendation with Vp-129 Bellari I second the use of the existing OM30 first. This will give you an idea of what the table sounds like, since you know the cartridge from your prior rig. Since the Bellari will be the limiting factor as you move out of the OM30, think about changin... | |
| Most "Realistic/Accurate" Sounding Speakers RA Labs. These were done by Roy Allison in the 90's. They excel at acoustic music, especially the female voice. | |
| Newbie Help Look for a VPI, used with arm and cartridge that can be demo'd at picked up. Do no buy any turntable that you cannot pick up and have demo'd before you hand over the cash. Bring you own vinyl, that way you will know the music. | |
| Brubeck's "Time Out" I have the Columbia/Legacy, Super Audio, CS65122, marked "SACD Surround Sound/SACD Stereo, Plays only on SACD Players" Jacket text indicates 'Stereo Multi-ch'The only thing that sounds better is the reel to reel version I have. | |
| Why I sell leaving the hobby, for good. | |
| Used Record Stores & Audio Gear in NYC Check out the Stereo Exchange at Broadway and Houston, village area. Lots of used gear in addition to new stuff. Watch out, the sales people are rather pushy. | |
| When to replace cartridge or stylus? Go buy back after your ears tell you it is time. Re-tip are just not cost effective and the risk is high that the the process will damage the mount. In building cartridges, the cantilever and actual stylus tip are put together before they are moun... | |
| What's an Audiophool to do? Leave it alone, and don't become an "Audiofool'. | |
| Are horns and hi-eff designs becoming more popular Yes, with the return of interest in vinyl and tubes. K-horns, design now over fifty years old, are strong players if you have the space. You need a room that is at least 18 feet across and 30 feet deep to do them justice. If you add a Belle center... | |
| Has anyone used "Quiet Rock" sheet rock in room? Use tight, heavily weather stripped, exterior entrance doors inside. I've done that and it makes all the difference. | |
| More shipping damage again? All the original manufacturers packing is solid Styrofoam, not peanuts, soft foam etc, wonder why. The solid stuff is available at Home deport in large sheets. Best to double box and double line the sides, top and bottom of the space between the b... | |
| Best Integrated Amplifier Made at the USA Made in the USA? Better make that assembled in the USA. Content will most likely be at least 60% foreign. | |
| How can you tell if noise is dirt or static? Are you also using a Zerostat? That generally helps. |