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configure amp 4 or 8 ohm to drive 6 ohm speakers
Rrog, I found one review online where the measured output imp with the 8 ohm tap was 4.4 @1khz. There was no measurement for the 4 ohm tap, maybe it would be around 2.2 or so.Anyway, I've had 2 listening sessions since switching to the 4 ohm tap a... 
configure amp 4 or 8 ohm to drive 6 ohm speakers
Thanks for the input. I just got through opening up the amp and did some re-wiring. I added some internal connectors so I can switch between 4 and 8 ohms a little more easily but you still have to take the bottom off to do it, so not a very quick ... 
Rubber Washer VPI Scout
Hopefully they the two are level at the same time. Are you seeing a difference? 
Rubber Washer VPI Scout
tzh2ly, I think that one reason you still want to level the table is because of the inverted bearing design. By leveling it you are insuring the platter rides on the ball bearing and the sides of the bearing tube have no pressure on the spindle pa... 
ZYX R-100 Yatra & SME 3009 MKII Non-Improved
DougDeacon, Yes I agree about the zyx/jmw-9 mismatch. It was a used package from another Audiogoner and all I really wanted was the scout, but accepted the cart as part of the deal just to give it a try. I agree that even more than the 6gm I added... 
ZYX R-100 Yatra & SME 3009 MKII Non-Improved
Before I get chastised for using test records I just want to mention that I have read the advice here to not pay too much attention to their results. I am willing to take this advice and that is why I am planning to give another try with this cart... 
ZYX R-100 Yatra & SME 3009 MKII Non-Improved
I got that same cartridge in a package deal with a vpi-scout and the first thing I noticed after setting it up was tracking issues. I added headshell weight of 6gm which should have brought my combination into a reasonable region resonance wise b...