jperry
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| Cartridge new or used ? It really depends on the seller. I have purchased used cartridges with success as well as new cartridges.I am considering sale of a cartridge (purchased new) which has been used for 19 record sides (I keep track) so about 6-7 hours. The sale of hi... | |
| Used Market Savings vs. The Dealer Experience You should talk to your dealer. As mentioned above dealers take trade-in equipment, which they usually want to turn quickly. That in turn can mean a good deal for you.I have bought some equipment used, but a lot of it was dealer demo equipment. | |
| Top 5 Tonearms Newer or Vintage Under 2500 That Will Beat anything above/below 2.5k? Under $2,500 a Used Basis Vector is an excellent tonearm and the Ortofon RS-309D is also under $2,500 used. | |
| Recommendations for an MC cart on Audiogon Nice move on the Lyra Delos. Very good cartridge at a great price.When you upgrade your tonearm in the future You will get even more out of it.Best Regards,Jim Perry | |
| Thinking about upgrading, but wondering about diminishing returns @lak +1@liamowen,I think you are on track with adding dedicated outlets and room treatment (look at the GIK website) first, then focus on a great analog front end.Happy New YearJim Perry | |
| VPI Classic 3 or SME 20/2 Congrats on your SME 20 purchase.A really great reference table | |
| Thinking about upgrading, but wondering about diminishing returns Sorry if my initial comments seemed terse.You have a system that looks like it sounds great and probably does. You are also in an area of significant diminishing returns. I have been in a similar situation and it seems like you can churn through e... | |
| Thinking about upgrading, but wondering about diminishing returns I think you should go to an audio show before you buy anything.I would also suggest that a different turntable and cartridge may be a better place to upgrade | |
| Thinking about upgrading, but wondering about diminishing returns The input signal is amplified by a single-ended triode amplifier designed for wide band�width. The signal is then direct coupled to a cathode coupled phase-inverter. This high cur�rent, triode phase-inverter stage provides a bal�anced, low imped... | |
| Looking for a particular amp Try an Aesthetix Atlas. More power than you requested, but a great open sound with huge soundstage. | |
| Recommendations for an MC cart on Audiogon If you want to hear what your Blackbird really sounds like instead of spending $1,000 on another cartridge, get a high quality tonearm. That will make a world of difference with every cartridge.https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649486797-origin-... | |
| Curious what people think is the best "value" high end speaker (~5K to 15K) bo1972And your recommendation is?? | |
| Recommendations for an MC cart on Audiogon If you have a bigger budget and you like things a little bright, this is a good deal. Not my listing and no affiliation.https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis99g8c-lyra-delos-new-cartridges | |
| Recommendations for an MC cart on Audiogon Let's have a reset on this:From the OP: input on MC carts here for sale at $850 (MAX) or below.Suggestion: Dynavector Karat 17D3 on Audiogon listed by Aris Audio | |
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