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Technics SL1210GAE + Accuphase E-480 (AD-50) + ??? (cartridge)
@jdal Thank you for the suggestion!  Which headshell are you using?  Did you have to shim for VTA?  Any other setup issues?@rauliruegas I see there are now two different ART-9 carts.  Is there a reason the XA is best for this setup?@chakster I hav... 
Accuphase E-480
Interested in this... 
Kharma Ceramique 2.3 with McIntosh MC275 or Purifi Amplifiers?
Thank you for the replies!  If tubes are the way to go, what would you recommend? 
Manley Chinook with (very) low output MC ZYX?
Chakster- I do see other Airy models on Audiogon, but they're far more than the ~$1100 I can get this one for locally.  The Ultimate seems to go for ~$2200 off demo?  Is it that large a difference in sound?Lewm- I have an SE, but not the SE MkII, ... 
Manley Chinook with (very) low output MC ZYX?
To answer first question:I am using 60dB of gain on the Chinook for my 0.5mV output ART9.  On my Bryston BP25 / 4BSST amp setup, I listen between 8:00-11:00 on the preamp.I have the first version of the Upscale Audio SE.  So in only has the 45dB, ... 
Pani ... New ART-9 up and running ...
Is anyone using the art9 with the Clearaudio Concept w/ Satisfy Carbon tonearm?  Is this a match, or is the cartridge outclassing the table?  Also have a VPI Prime Scout. 
Speed accuracy- how accurate is accurate?
(warning: reddit formatting for forum readability!)I'll share my experience with the iPhone app (RPM, and Turntabulator) on my iPhone X.  I decided to setup a Clearaudio Concept I'm evaluating.  The Clearaudio provides the ability to use set screw... 
How is the EAR 843P Deluxe vs. Modern phono preamps?
Thank you for the feedback.  Would love to hear more about how competitive the EAR 834P Deluxe is with modern platforms.  I also own a PS Audio GCPH. 
Pani ... New ART-9 up and running ...
Thanks Avanti1960.  Has anyone looked at the PS Audio GCPH as a match for this cartridge?  It seems to work well with the Dynavector. 
Questions about VPI Turntables and rotational speed
Thanks all.  So, when playing a 1kHz test tone, it does not feel like a very pure note.  Granted, I'm comparing to a pretty high end digital rig, but I would have expected it to be pretty close in this price range. 
Pani ... New ART-9 up and running ...
I'm thinking about getting an ART9 for my current setup, but curious to know what people think:Speakers: Dynaudio Contour 1.3 SignatureAmplifier: Bryston 4BSSTPhono Preamp: PS Audio GCPH (direct to amp)Turntable: VPI Prime ScoutCartridge: Dynavect... 
Linn LK140+Kolektor with B&W CM1?
Thanks for your response Mark.Does anyone have an opinion about the Linn Classik with the CM1s?