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Vandersteen 2CE Signature III — video review on YouTube by Steve Guttenberg (1/15/2023)
@patrickdowns You are welcome to visit again any time…. The Treo CT with a Sub3 are sounding sweet with Kuzma CAR-40 on the front end….. even powered with an ancient but highly modified 1961 amplifier…… Fun Enjoy the music Jim  
Vandersteen 2CE Signature III — video review on YouTube by Steve Guttenberg (1/15/2023)
One great reason for a brand specific owners forum where the designer weighs in with real world experience based on setting up literally THOUSANDS of Vandersteen speakers in MANY rooms with MYRID gear is reading his comments about toe in….. someth... 
Parts for Dynavector 501 Tonearm
In a bit of a similar fix with a newly acquired 505 that came w 1 x small sub arm counterweight. Have some emails back and forth w Dyna USA w factory not having any 505 parts. Have inquired about using 507 counterweights….. no answer yet as I expe... 
Who owns/owned a Fidelity Research FR1 MK3F & what is similar but better
wonderful contribution ;-) i have a MK-2 …. seeking some headshell advice for use in a Dyna 505 arm. Best to all who love music Jim  
SPDIF Coax cable recommendation?
look for a used or NOS Nordost Silver Shadow - superb cable or try Audioquest Eagle Eye w DBS  
Anyone with experience mating a Kuzma 4Point 9 tonearm to a SME 15 turntable ?
+++++++ to the 6th power for Thom !  
Innovative Autio in NYC just hung up on me
Ed at Audio Ultra in the Seattle area is also a dealer and clean AC power expert. No finer man in high end audio retail. Jim  
Anyone with experience mating a Kuzma 4Point 9 tonearm to a SME 15 turntable ?
both the Safir and the 4 point are superb….. Good luck - just balancing is not spring resonance and spring longevity optimization…. a trial balance is good starting advice…..   
Testing the Yamamoto HS-4 Carbon Fiber headshell.
Interested to hear what your impressions are - BTW Thom at Galibier Design ( who I am quite impressed by ) does some Jelco arm modifications you might be interested in…. I replaced the Delos w a Kuzma which is a better match to the Triplaner, I h... 
A Word Of Thanks
Grace, Peace and good health to you ! much wisdom displayed in your couch retention strategy ;-) enjoy the music jim  
Compact ~20WPC Tube Amp
The brilliant Roger Modjeski ( RIP ) designed and built Music Reference RM-10    
Direct 2 Disc
@simao You are the best ;-) thank you kind sir. Quite available and affordable - wonderful ! thanks Jim  
Great phono stage, with character, for a digital pre
well that’s a blessing ;-) i lived in Wildwood for 3 years….. missed opportunity….  
Direct 2 Disc
@simao what is the LP # ? and thank you !  
Are There Improvements that Can Be Easily and Quickly Made Without Buying More Stuff?
start w the Jim Smith book mentioned above…it has many…. free…ideas