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SME iV.Vi or SME V for SME 20 turntable?
Please let me know how you like the $116 one...they look kinda bulky, so i'm not sure if it will fit. Do you know what kinda conductor they use in the Cardas? 
Best Koetsu for SME V
I tried a Urushi with SME 20/2 & SME IV.Vi (with damping trough). Glorious sound with classical, but still have a bit problem with sibilance on hot-cut vocals. 
SME iV.Vi or SME V for SME 20 turntable?
Nsgarch: I almost bought the Cardas leads last night from Music Direct, they are around $120/set of 4 i think. Since i wasnt sure if it would fit the SME, would it??? Did you try them? Are they any better from the vdH ? Do you know any place i can... 
SME iV.Vi or SME V for SME 20 turntable?
Nsgarch: Thanks so much for the info..and the correction :) Does anyone know what kind of headshell leads the IV.Vi uses? Are they the same as the ones(VdH Silver Litz) used in the V or different?Thanks again 
SME iV.Vi or SME V for SME 20 turntable?
The IV.Vi from Sumiko audio DOES have VTA adjustment feature added on (literally) the damping trough, via a threaded VTA screw. 
SME iV.Vi or SME V for SME 20 turntable?
Hi all,Thank you so much for all the info. After careful consideration, I have chosen an SME 20/2 Table and a SME IV.Vi tonearm to replace my though-to-be-final setup: Avid Acutus & Origin Live Conqueror & Koetsu Urushi. My philosophy for ... 
Western Electric WE300B glow and noise
Well..Finally, my dealer went extra miles to exchange the 4th (you heard it right) pairs for me...he's extremly nice for not making me wait too long for the seem-like-forever response from WE itself ! Now the new pair is working OK at the moment, ... 
Western Electric WE300B glow and noise
Thanks all for your responses. I'm still waiting for the dealer's answer on the warranty. The tubes should be covered since they are only 2 weeks old. Will keep you posted on how the WE 300B tubes work out. So far...I tried to contact WE by both p... 
Western Electric WE300B glow and noise
Hi guys..Thanks for the responses. I talked to my dealer today and he said he'll speak with the distributor to find out what's going on. I also tried to call and email WE..but the call wasnt answered and the email got returned since there's no suc... 
Manley 300B Preamplifier
Bio: sorry i didnt get your question..what i meant when i said "After i bought one, i did try them out..." was that after i bought a new Manley 300B pre (not headphones), then i did try its headphones output (on the new Manley, not the demo..i did... 
Review: Manley Laboratories Neo-Classic 300B preamp Tube preamp
Uru975: Thanks for the correction... :)1967: Glad that you had great experience with them to. Those manufacturers deserve loyal supports.Dave: Thanx for the kind words. I just got a pair of Sophia 300B princess mesh plate to try out..out of the bo... 
Manley 300B Preamplifier
Hi Biomimetic,I did not try the headphone outputs when i audition the 300B pre by using a demo from Kevin Deal @ Upscale audio. After i bought one, i did try them out and together with EveAnna Manley from Manley Labs, we discovered some very inter... 
Manley 300B Preamplifier
Pkc_b2: Thanx for your reply. I emailed EveAnna @ Manley and she was nice enough to help me work with my dealer (Thanx guys, if you ever read this) to let me have a 300B pre demo to try in my system. Here's my impression of the Manley 300B (5k) vs... 
Manley 300B Preamplifier
Hi guys..I'm VERY VERY interested in this preamp! Any of its owners care to elaborate a bit more on this one? I'm using an Air Tight ATC-3 pre with BAT VK-150SE monos driving a pair of Avalon Acoustic Opus Ceramique. Any comments are greatly appre... 
Air Tight ATM2 Direct Driven by CDP?
Bblilikoi: Are your Air Tight ATM-2's transformers quiet? As posted in the other thread, my new ATM-2 's power transformer hums and can be heard from 3, 4ft away...I'm exchanging it for another one (but will take 4-6 weeks for delivery though) but...