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Grado Prestige Silver1 Cartridge - Thoughts
Ok, thanks. I've heard there might be a hum. I already have some general hum/noise from my Exposure Integrated Amp. Again, not noticable unless near speaker with music off, so doesn't bother me. 
Record Clamp for Entry-Level Music Hall TT
Thanks all. I think I'm going to head over to Music Direct and test out the clamp (I live close by). Not that $60 is a lot of $$, but I may as well see if it makes any difference in sound quality on my warped vinyl. 
Record Clamp for Entry-Level Music Hall TT
I have the thinest herbie mat, so I presume that the regular michell (not the one made for the rega), is appropriate. I wouldn't say that there is that much spindle left above the record, but I really have no measure of what constitutes a lot or a... 
Record Clamp for Entry-Level Music Hall TT
Great. Thank you everyone for your help/suggestions. I will look into the Michell Reflex clamp. 
Record Clamp for Entry-Level Music Hall TT
What's the difference between a clamp and weight? Will a clamp effect my ability to use my record mat? 
"Warmer" Speaker - $600-1000 Range
As a side note, I presume that no-one hear has had any experience with my Wharfedale Evo speakers (for comparision purposes)? 
"Warmer" Speaker - $600-1000 Range
Thx bondmanp. I think I might give them a shot. If I go forward with the purchase I'll followup with a review. 
"Warmer" Speaker - $600-1000 Range
Thanks everyone for your recommendations. I've spent time reading up on the Silverline Audio Minuets. The reviews make them at least sound pretty special. I just spoke, I believe, with Alan who was of course very confident about his product and qu... 
Importance of Good Speaker Stands?
Wow, thanks everyone for your responses. It sounds like it's an worthwhile inexpensive tweak to try. Now, sneaking the sand into the house without my wife finding out will be the tricky part. Truth be told, the vibrapods and cones have made a sign... 
Stereo Separation - Turntable
Casey -- great idea. Thanks.MnMark -- interesting. Not quite sure how that sound is considered stereo. If my integrated amp had a mono switch, I might actually considering using that on records like this. As for Somethin' Else. Next to "The Cannon... 
Stereo Separation - Turntable
Thanks Amater - I would think you are correct, as I do not have the same separation (left/right) issue on all recordings.Emorrisiv - The Music Hall MMF 2.2 table cable preinstalled with a cartridge. All I had to do was set the tracking weight and ... 
Stereo Separation - Turntable
I suppose I'm not sure if it is a problem. Slightly strange to my ears, but I'm used to listening to CDs for the better part of my life. 
Stereo Separation - Turntable
Interesting. So, if that is true, then there likely isn't a difference if I were to buy a 180g version of the album. Records aren't remastered correct? (sorry, fairly new to vinyl) 
Harshness/Distortion Question - Newbie
Great, thanks everyone 
Harshness/Distortion Question - Newbie
Thanks for everyones help. The cartridge was installed by the manufacturer. I think it's less likely that it's an allingnment issue because the record sounded fine when I played it last a few days ago. Perhaps static buildup. I've bought a cleanin...