jdurrett

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Nottingham tonearms compared to other brands?
What is the difference between the 12" arm that comes with the 294 table and the Anna 12" arm? 
Attn Vinyl lovers - what CD Player do you use?
Ayon 07s. The best cd reproduction I ever heard. 
Dunlavy SCIV - What amp are you using?
I've been using a Marsh A400 for many years after trying various amps. The Marsh is a revelation and a wonder. 
Attn Vinyl lovers - what CD Player do you use?
Vinyl system: Nottingham 294 'table and arm w/Dynavector 17D3 through a Nova Phenomena phono preamp. Wonderful!!!Digital: Musical Fidelity 308 cd player used as a deck into a Lavry Engineering DA10 dac. Very good. Plenty of body and presence. Comf... 
Review: Dynavector Karat 17D3 Cartridge
Mine is used with a Nottingham 294 'table and arm, C-J CT 5 pre amp, Marsh 400 amp, Dunlavy SC IV speakers and a Musical Surroundings Nova Phenomena phono pre amp at 60 db gain and 475 ohm loading. After 50 years of fooling with this stuff I've fo... 
Salamander racks?
Having had both I can tell you that the Solid Steel racks are FAR better racks and mandatory if you are going to put a turntable on top. The Salamander not only isn't steady, it cannot be made steady with additional LARGE washers top and bottom of... 
popping sound with new 6922 tube
I just got a C-J CT 5 preamp which uses that tube. It's my first tubed equipment. I will order from C-J when I need new tubes. Thanks everyone. 
Is there a killer preamp for 1500?
I had a C-J PFR for several years. I just sold it and now have a C-J CT 5(new $8500.00). The PFR is just as clear and crisp and rhythmic but not as detailed. Having been working on a system and listening to a variety of equipment over the years, t...