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Project 1.2 Cartridge recommendations You might consider a lower priced Goldring cartridge, or Grado, or a Stanton Groovemaster. I haven't heard the Stanton, but it seems to be well regarded by Sean and Psychicanimal, who are both big analog fans. | |
How important is the driver tube in a tubed amp? The driver tubes are feeding the output tubes. Whatever the driver tubes give to the output tubes, then that is what you'll get out to the speaker. If the driver tubes aren't getting it, then the output tubes won't either. I'd say that is fairly i... | |
Newb - damaged cartridge? It's toast. Continued use may damage your records. | |
Shelter cartridges...Any thoughts? The Shelter will do fine on an ET 2.5 arm. | |
Stylast compatibility ZYX cartridges The manufacturer specifically states in the literature on the website that liquid stylus cleaners that could "wick" up the hollow cantilever, are not to be used on the ZYX cartridges. That's good enough for me. | |
What cartridge mates well with Aries 2 JMW 10.5 I'd think a Temper Supreme should go nicely on it. It has a 15cu compliance, which I feel should be about perfect on that arm. For the money, you might also consider the ZYX R-100 Fuji, which is a lot less money, and might sound even a touch bette... | |
Tonearm/Cart Matching Assistance - SAEC 407/23 Hi Travis. I read your last question about this, and didn't know the answer. However, since I do know that the SAEC is a knife-edge bearing design, I'd stay away from low compliance cartridges with this one due to possible bearing chatter. Since i... | |
apparant pitch instability Without going into alot of detail, the basic reason is that the Rega Planar 2 is a very "entry level" turntable, and cannot do the speed control thing as well as the better turntables. Not a knock on your TT, just simply recognizing that a manufac... | |
Shelter cartridges...Any thoughts? With a proper arm, you can't go wrong with a Shelter cartridge. I agree with Craig, and with David's assessment above. I use a 501 and like it very much. I use a modified OL Silver tonearm with it. They make a good match, OL/Shelter.Of course, the... | |
What does Flat Earth mean in audio circles? Alex, I agree, and I have also been reading the other posts you've put up this morning, and you are really on the mark today. I am in strong agreement with all your posts this morning. I feel like I don't have to post now, because you've already s... | |
Electro-Magnetic storm to hit Earth today. Well, it's Saturday morning, and I guess we are all still here, so it wasn't a problem.However, I am a little worried about Albert's alien encounter. | |
Review: Neuance Platforms for cd & tt Tweak Hi Rich. Glad that you are having some nice improvements in your system, and also enjoying that new cartridge. | |
Warped records, can they be somewhat dewarped? A record clamp can help with many warps. One of the newer perimeter clamps can help with what's left. Between those two clamping systems, they will iron out nearly any warp that is under consideration for being played. The perimeter clamps are not... | |
Why are some cables 'directional'? Yes, the arrow points in the direction of the signal flow. While there may be some disagreement that the actual wire may be directional, there is general agreement that the shielding employed in these cables requires a directional connection. | |
Analog under 2k? Chris will tell you to get the one with the wood base with the lead shot loading, if you ask him. It is well known in the Teres circles that the acrylic is not the material of choice, but is acceptable for the lower cost table. I would expect that... |