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9-in arm for SPUs with easy VTA ?
Interesting rec! Thanks, Phil. 
9-in arm for SPUs with easy VTA ?
Never mind about the phono cable question. I figured it out--DIN connector at the base. 
9-in arm for SPUs with easy VTA ?
Dertonarm, that's good info. Thank you. Is the original wiring good enough in these arms or is it something I should expect to have upgraded? Also, do the internal leads go all the way from the cartridge clips to phono stage inputs, perhaps via RC... 
9-in arm for SPUs with easy VTA ?
Also, are some versions better than others? Anything in particular I should look out for when searching for one? 
9-in arm for SPUs with easy VTA ?
Thanks for the responses. The trick is finding one! You guys have any secret sources? :) 
Speakers for Bryston
PMC mates very well with Bryston. 
Is preamp remote volume a deal breaker for you?
For many years I was completely a purist, which meant definitely no remote. Now I can't do without one in my main system, mostly because it doubles as a 2-channel quasi-home theater. In fact, I've slid all the way down the slippery slope and deman... 
Aesthetix Calypso Signature vs. ARC REF 3
I, too, am interested in answers to the OP. 
Uni-Protractor Set tonearm alignment
The Baerwald alignment using the UNI-Pro sounded better on the Graham than the Wally and better on the Universal than the MintLP. It also sounded better than the UNI-IEC alignment. At some point, I'll go back and realign again using all and rechec... 
Must Hear Speakers in $10K range
They're not easy to audition and don't come up very often used, but PMC IB2i are exceptionally good. Worth looking into. 
Uni-Protractor Set tonearm alignment
My templates are labeled UNI-IEC and IEC Baerwald. The former is Daniel's recalculation of the Baerwald geomtery, as I understand it. 
Uni-Protractor Set tonearm alignment
I've been spending some time with my relatively new UNI-Pro this weekend, aligning an A90 on a Graham Phantom II and a Benz Ebony LO on a Clearaudio Universal arm. I also a have a Wally and MintLP for these arms, respectively. After some initial g... 
Bryston 7B SST2 + Aesthetix Calypso ???
Thanks for the detailed reflections. I considered the active ATCs before I bought the IB2i but with no dealers within 100 miles, couldn't audition. From all indications, they are wonderful. I also owned a C2300 for a while and enjoyed it a lot. Bu... 
Michell Orbe SE
I owned an AC Orbe SE for a decade and liked it a lot. It was lively with great air and HF extension and created a good, solid image. I finally moved on because of pitch stability. The newer DC Orbes allow for speed adjustment, or so I understand,... 
Bryston 7B SST2 + Aesthetix Calypso ???
Thanks, guys. You've confirmed my thinking. Ssolman, out of curiosity, which ATCs have you chosen and in what ways do they improve upon the IB2i with the Calypso/Mac amplification? BTW, if you plan to sell your Calyso Sig, I might be interested so...