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Hesitant to upgrade my phono cartridge
@paulgardner Your cart is signified by the SL and that seems to indicate Line Contact, if that be true you are at or nearing that carts usefulness, if it is an elliptical stylus it is way over it's intended use. WTS, if still useful I would take t... 
Just a few words of appreciation for a still living artist.
I saw Gordon Lightfoot in 1982 at Jones Hall in the museum district downtown Houston, beautiful pie shaped seating venue with plush seating that an usher took you to your seat, The show was great, he covered much of his catalog and shared some ins... 
Hesitant to upgrade my phono cartridge
Give us an idea of estimated hours on your cart and if you are comfortable with doing fine adjustments yourself. If you are hands on and the cart is within the realm of it's useful range the sibilance might be due to the cart being a bit out of ra... 
Happy T day from Stan Freberg
Stan the man Freberg, certainly had a way with comedy, didn't he. Enjoy the music  
Dynavector XV-1s What is the REAL story?
@labpro , the worst things in life are waiting on audio gear, especially tube based pieces and cartridge. I can normally judge right off the bat if I am going to like it but go though a love hate relationship until it settles in. The DRT XV1s is o... 
Dynavector XV-1s What is the REAL story?
I would run it as is till you get at least 100 hours on that cart before making any judgements on the sound, once set up and dialed in the DRT XV1s is anything but lean. Enjoy the music  
Advice on Repairs for Audio Research VT100 Mk II
Cleeds is right. WTS, you are half in already, so I would ask myself did the amp fit my system and would it be a long term fit that I can live with, if not sell and move on, if it is a keeper then bite the bullet and do the repairs and live happil... 
Digital is far better than vinyl
A trolling we will go, a trolling we will go........  
New West Records Annual Sale
Wanted to say, Live From Austin.  
New West Records Annual Sale
I love New West Records and there artist. If you don't do anything else look through their Live in Austin series they are outstanding. Enjoy the music  
Stylus skipping at beginning of record
@audphile1 , I went to your system page and saw that you have the Sabrina's and would love to hear your thoughts on them. Don't want to hijack this thread so if you would be so good as to PM me if you would like to talk about them. Enjoy the music  
Stylus skipping at beginning of record
@audphile1 , sounds like you are the one making the assumptions. Enjoy the music  
Stylus skipping at beginning of record
This post reminds me of shooting at things in the dark without night vision, just hit and miss.  
A double bass is the best instrument to pair with vocals
and the answer is piano.  
Stylus skipping at beginning of record
OP, you never answered if it was only after you adjusted the anti-skate that the issue developed, if so then retrack your steps and you will find the issue there. Enjoy the music