philb7777
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| VPI SDS 45 RPM malfunction definitely sounds like a malfunction of the SDS. I don't currently own one, but did for several years and it shouldn't be acting like this. Your voltage should set automatically based on the speed / Hz yoy dial in. For it to fluctuate means an int... | |
| Record cleaning fluids AIVS 3 step system | |
| Getting ready for new cart SyntaxBy the way, I did check the bearings on the arm , alignment, etc and everything checked out. Arm seems to be functioning perfectly. AS magnet seems to be performing as it should too. I think I've troubleshot everything arm-related. | |
| Getting ready for new cart Tbromgard - My dyna XV-1s was perfect out of the box. Had it for three years and probably 1,000 hours on it. Recently in last two weeks started noticing soundstage shifting, increased sibilance and maybe some crosstalk. Tonal quality still perfect... | |
| TW-Acustic cartridge alignment HELP Luna, the mint is a great protractor. Get good lighting, and have patience and you will be rewarded, no doubt! | |
| TW-Acustic cartridge alignment HELP Td, That is a slick way for spindle to pivot distance check. I never noticed the small hole in the tone arm end of the TW! | |
| TW-Acustic cartridge alignment HELP Point the arrow toward the pivot point, and then move the arm until you can assess overhand on the grid where the numbers, including 15.8 are. In a sense, you will wind up with the arm not quite parallel. | |
| TW-Acustic cartridge alignment HELP Right on arrow at 15.8. The Fiekert gets the same results on overhang. | |
| TW-Acustic cartridge alignment HELP This may not help, but I didn't find the TW card or the pivot to spindle distance tool very helpful. I used the card only to roughly assess VTA by looking to see how level my tonearm was initally before dialing in VTA.For pivot to spindle distance... | |
| ISO advice for completing first hi-fi system Agree with Lloyd. If funds allow and you are certain, go for it. Better to do things as optimal as possible initially as funds allow. Never hurts to go for a second audition in a few more days just to make sure that initial euphoria lasts! | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? REM Live Unplugged 1991 and 2001 - great vinyl, great band, great songs, great recordingEric Clapton - Slowhand - great Clapton record! Listen to this time and time again | |
| Upgrade ARC Ref 5 to Ref 5 SE, which path? Personally I would sell the ARC Ref 5 and then purchase a new Ref 5se. A 'new Ref 5se on the used market, say three years old would probably fetch around $7,000-$7,500. It would likely get more than a re-modded upgraded original Ref 5 converted to... | |
| ISO advice for completing first hi-fi system This dealer knows you are a serious buyer. You have had discussions with him regarding turntables and amps. The best thing for you as a consumer is to audition components in your own room with your own gear. This way you will know exactly what thi... | |
| ISO advice for completing first hi-fi system Solid is correct. Best to swing this so you can hear the amp in your own listening room, not the dealers. | |
| Dumb VTA Question The Walker method is a good place to start. It makes quite a bit of logical sense too:http://walkeraudio.com/lloyd-walker-on-fine-tuning-your-turntable/ |