Tri-Planar Vll "SE Upgrade"

I'm not unhappy with my TP though I've always felt the Discovery wiring was a weakness. Tried some of their "better" cables in the past and didn't care for them. 

I hate the idea of making two changes at the same time, wire and wand, so I've decided to just go with the silver wiring harness from cartridge clips to XLR's going into my Atma-Sphere MP-1's phono.

It would be interesting to go with a short pigtail and be able to experiment with other cables but I talked to Tri and he assured me that he's using good quality silver wire so why have another break in the chain.

Down the road, if I read several posts extolling the virtues of the new carbon fiber arm tube on the 10", then I might go for it. 

I'm guessing there are a few of us wondering about the "upgrades" so once I get my arm back and have a chance to listen, I'll report back with my "opinion".  

My cartridge is an XV-1s. These days it may not be as trendy as the newest, latest and greatest but it mates well with the TP and it gets the job done.

This thread sure got weird. Not exactly the type of responses I was looking for when I started it. 

I've owned my TP for several years now and I can't recall ever playing an album and having a tracking issue. Like Ralph(atma-sphere), I don't own a single test record but I do own hundreds of LP's. Frankly, I'd rather listen to music than test the tracking prowess of my arm/cartridge. 

I think it's time for nandric to trade in his "record player" for a "perfect sound forever" cd player.

Thanks mem2112 for your useful comments. I've talked to a few other people who have the TP/Universe combo, all have reported great results.

nandric, sorry if I was a bit sarcastic but I still fail to understand your obsession with test records and being able to track 50 microns. 

If you suspect you have a problem, just send it back to Tri Mai and have him check it out. For the few bucks shipping, you'll have peace of mind and if you're still unhappy, you can sell it with a clear conscience.