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Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
Yeah, I have 3. Or will have when it gets here, one for the lenco ptp, sp10 and then maybe the empire 208.Cool air supply though. 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
Nah, I like them too much 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
Yeah, I picked it up. Didn't realize the carbon arm, but I really wanted the jig. This is my third. 
installing the SME V tonearm in the Technics SP10
the standard 9" SME 309, IV and IV are a very tight fit on the SP10 mkII. The bass ends up being tight up against the tables plinth, and forward in a way that looks akward. Take a lool at some that are mounted and you will see what I mean. Thats b... 
What cartridge do I get now?
the Ortofon black. 
simaudio moon lp5.3 vs manley chinook
Ok, I have both the simaudio LP5.3 and PsX 5.3 power supply which I switched out for a Manley Steelhead. I am using the Steelhead, as much for its ease of use, loading options and input options as for its sound, but I could easily return to the si... 
Any decent TTables with a semiautomatic arm
Plenty of 70s dd auto tables that fit the bill 
Rega Arm mods-is it really woth t it?
An audiomods is a completely different component than a rega rb300 
How long does it take you to install a cartridge?
30 minutes if I have everything out and ready. A little more if I use the fozgometer and adjust azimuth or if its on an arm that I am not familiar with. I dont tweak that much after I get it set, unless I am hearing something I dont think is right... 
Damping the analogue "setup"
If the purpose is to dampen unwanted resonances then it is not that hard to achieve adequate damping. However, it is possible to overdampen, which results in a dead sounding system. the notes are all there, but the sparkle is gone. think of walkin... 
Upgrade: Turntable or Cartridge?
I have a Clearaudio Performance with a stand alone motor and Satisfy carbon arm. I also have a boat. the boat cost more to buy and maintain. As for the turntable, my motor does not constantly move towards the plinth. somethingn doesnt seem right t... 
Do I Have the Wrong Cartridge?
Are your classical albums actually recorded in digital and then used to create an analog pressing. If so, and you are comparing to actual analog recorded rock albums, then you will be hearing the garbage digital creates. Most classical albums of t... 
What's the best buy for 2nd hand at 200 USD?
MofiMadness,The AT turntable is nothing like a technics SL1200 except for outside looks. I strongly second the recommendation for the Sony PS-X___ series of turntables. 
Soundsmith is not the only game in town.
I just got 3 cartridges back from Andy. Very good work, done in 2 weeks. 2 were retips, one was a wiring repair.Andy was great to work with and his prices reasonable. 
bookshelf speakers
NHT Classic 3. Small, dense, 3way, inexpensive these days. well built and sound great.