jperry

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Stainless Steel Audio Step Up
I don't understand the question 
Does it make sense to retip vdH Grasshopper cartridge
I generally agree with you on the statement below. However I think the line gets drawn at about $2,000, and in some cases higher for manufacturers that use OEM parIs readily available.“I believe that the average cheap cartridges can be upgraded by... 
Does it make sense to retip vdH Grasshopper cartridge
All that said it leads to an interesting discussion since Van Den Hul retips and repairs cartridges from other manufacturers.Do you think VDH does a disservice to those customers?How many cantilevers and stylus configurations are really proprietar... 
Eggleston Works speakers: Expensive, but are they worth the money??
Take a look at the review ultraaudio.com 
Does it make sense to retip vdH Grasshopper cartridge
I don’t think you will do better than the Grasshopper for under $1,000. Use Magic Eraser for cleaning instead of liquid cleaners. 
A new chapter has begun.
Sounds like a beautiful system. I am using the ProAc D-40r with Luxman tube equipment. Great sounding speakers. 
broken dreams - new cartridge help please!
There are only a few things you can do to assure house cleaners don't break your cartridge.1. Lock the room2. Remove the headshell/cartridge or tonearm wand from your turntable3. Don't have house cleanersNothing else works 100%, and talking to the... 
Cartridge Recommendations
You should listen to an EMT. Mid level output will allow you to listen with less gain from your Rhea and keep you out of the noise floor 
good hifi store in Bay Area
best buy sells B&W and Marantz 
Phono Preamp Gain
Go to vinylengine.com and use the tools there to calculate gain requirements. 
New TT, current Clearaudio...
They are a direct order from Audiomods. Another alternative is Origin Live which may also be a Rega drop in replacement. You could check with a dealer on this. 
Luxman MT-88 Step up transformer pairing
Your cartridge will be fine into the MC input on your Luxman integrated. No need for a SUT. 
New TT, current Clearaudio...
I thought you had a budget of $1,000 - $1,500. The most expensive Audiomods is about $1,000 
New TT, current Clearaudio...
... and it will not improve the rest of the arm. Take a look at an Audiomods 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Melody Gardot  "Currency of Man"