dwette
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| What cart should I go for I"m not using anything in that range, but I've been hearing very good things about the Hanna. Otherwise, I now use a Dynavector XV-1s, but once had a 20x2 that was very nice. | |
| Outer ring - who uses and what are your findings Sound like it would be much cheaper to just replace a few warped records with new copies which will probably sound better anyway.Easier said than done when you've been collecting records for 45 years as I have.I observed first hand today another b... | |
| Outer ring - who uses and what are your findings I have a Clearaudio Ovation with Universal arm and VTALifter2, fitted with a Dynavector DRT XV-1s cartridge.I use a HRM ADH 850 gr record clamp and the new style 1500 gr. Clearaudio Outer Limit ring with the black Delrin locator ring (it no longer... | |
| Clearaudio Turntables +1 on staying away from the magnetic bearing arms. I had both the Clarify and Magnify and they were problematic, causing excessive woofer pumping. No means of turntable isolation would resolve it. I finally upgraded to the Universal tonearm and it... | |
| I give up on new vinyl I have plenty of success with both old original vinyl and newly remastered reissues, but I am collecting almost entirely classical and jazz. With that said, it’s like everything else. Vinyl reissues run the gamut. Some come from nefarious outfits ... | |
| Did I just make my audio system too sensitive after adding a Herron VTPH-2A preamp? The Herron is a wonderful phonostage and the end game in that component for me (and everything around it has been upgraded since I bought it). While it is very revealing of a great source, it will expose flaws if the source isn’t right (table/arm/... | |
| Finger Prints on Records An enzymatic cleaner works for me. I use Audio Intelligent Vinyl Solution Enzymatic Formula. | |
| Tracking Force? dwette, have you had experience with sound of other Clearaudio? Would you describe the Concerto V2 as "bright"?@vinowinoNo, I do not consider it overly bright. It has a very neutral and balanced presentation. I had a Talismann V2 that was overly b... | |
| Tracking Force? Anyone with a cartridge required to track greater than 2.0 g in this day and age should have his/her head examined@stevecham Can you please explain that? I have a Clearaudio Concerto V2. All their cartridges in that range and up have a 2.8 gr. rec... | |
| Cartridge Mounting Hardware @spatialking That torque chart is qualified with the following statement, and therein lies the rub, as far as I’m concerned. Keep in mind that this is only an estimated value. It may provide satisfactory performance. Every application needs to be ... | |
| Dynaudio The new Confidence (20, 30, 50, 60) aren’t yet in production and a single pair of pre-production prototypes for each model are making rounds to shows and special events. I was lucky enough to hear the 60s at my dealer late last year, and they look... | |
| Cartridge Mounting Hardware The correct way to tighten something is according to the manufacturer’s specifications. They know more about their products than anyone else does. These are the manufacturer specs for fixing the bolts on my Clearaudio Concerto V2, given in the ins... | |
| Cartridge Mounting Hardware I used a Sears Craftsman Torque wrench (maybe $100?) on my M3 at the track. Never had an issue with it. | |
| Cartridge Mounting Hardware How does one determine the correct torque for headshell bolts? If I get one it would be the analogmagik mentioned above. | |
| Cartridge Mounting Hardware I ended up not liking the vinyl screws. I think they softened the high end and dynamics a bit. At the moment I am using stainless bolts, but 5mm instead of the 8mm I had before. That brings the stainless 49gr counterweight about as close to the ar... |