wrm57

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To those with multiple tables/arms/cartridges
Two tables, three arms active, eight cartridges. No method to my madness. 
Ortofon SPU, cased or nude?
No adjustments in theory but practice might prove a different story. I bought a Royal GM II (which I adore, BTW) and Mono GM II with the same idea in mind. Turns out the overhangs are slightly different, requiring an adjustment of my SME arm posit... 
Graham Phantom Supreme?
Hi Andrew,Yes, I received the upgraded Supreme and mounted it on my Brinkmann Oasis with a Benz Ebony L. I think it's clearly a step up from the Phantom II. Transients are cleaner, dynamics more explosive, and bass seems deeper and more coherent. ... 
Need advice for 2a3s driver tubes in Melody M845
I've been running the JJs in my Moth S2A3 for the past 18 months. No problems and they sound superb. 
Feedback on the current Reference 3a changes ?
Bojack, you cracked me up! Tubeears, congrats on your new speakers! 
The new Bob Dylan
Well said, Tostadosunidos. 
Lyra Atlas compared to Lyra Titan i
Ear cancer? 
My new Soundsmith Straingauge cartridge
Spirit, no worries, I'm hanging in! :) 
My new Soundsmith Straingauge cartridge
Personally, I consciously ignore all posts by Rauliruegas. When his passive aggressive bombast hijacks a thread, I ignore the thread. I'm on the verge of ignoring this one despite its otherwise valuable content. 
Zu Druid & Definition Roundup
Spirit, that's good to hear. I've been interested in the SG for a while. Are you using a full SG linestage or the phonostage equivalent with your own preamp?Keith and Charles, I was thinking the 30/30 would be better, myself. I heard it on Merlin ... 
Phantom + A90 question
Nice pic, Tobes. I'll relax about mounting the A90. Seems like a non-issue. Thanks. 
Rebuilt Ortofon A90?
Update on this thread. I went ahead with the rebuild and received it back from Ortofon this morning. Turnaround time was exactly five weeks. I examined it thoroughly under a digital microscope and everything is aligned perfectly. Ortofon did a fan... 
Fremer's review of the Anna cartridge
Since this thread is about, among other things, Ortofon QC, I thought I'd let everyone know that my rebuilt A90 arrived this morning. It looks absolutely brand-new--with a new serial number on the box and stamped into the motor/generator assembly.... 
Zu Druid & Definition Roundup
Thanks, Keith. What were your impressions of the VAC Phi 200, and did you run it with the Def IV? It's a tempting model in the current VAC line for use with higher-efficiency speakers. I have one of their preamps (Phi Beta, which I adore), and occ... 
Phantom + A90 question
Hi Rockit,I'm with you and use a Foz for azimuth, so I'm unconcerned about that aspect of any tilting. The nagging question for me is the solidity of the connection between cartridge and headshell. I'm getting the impression, since no one seems to...