stevencason

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No right channel in new cartridge
I do this before I install any cartridge new or used. 
No right channel in new cartridge
Check the resistance on the right channel take your ohm meter and touch the positive probe to the positive pin on the cartridge and the negative probe and touch the negative pin on the right channel.  If it doesn't show a resistance measurement th... 
What unknown musical artist would you like to share with your fellow audiophiles?
Larry Raspberry and the High Steppers.  From the mid '70s.  Fun song "Older Women" 
New $24,000 inter-connect
Blue Jeans cable from Seattle all you'll ever need in a cable 
For those of us over 60..
Special EFX and Alan Parsons Project 
VPI Prime or Scout or ???
If you go with VPI and a unipivot tonearm make sure when you set the tracking force the scale is very close to the height of the of the surface of the albums you will be playing.With this style of tonearm if the scale platform is 5 or 6 mm higher ... 
Best TT under $1k
The only thing I dislike about Rega is the stock arm.  No VTA adjustment.  If you end up wanting to experiment with different cartridges later on (which you will) it's a pain to get them to sing without VTA adjustment.Normally when I install a new... 
JMW 9 effective mass?
This is a late entry to this thread but I thought I would add an entry for clarification.I recently contacted VPI and asked for the effective mass of the JMW 9 their response was 10.2 grams.Upon doing further research I found that VPI had increase... 
Cartridge repair; re-tipping; canitlever replacement: The Needle Clinic A++
I had contacted Andy last winter about having a repair done on a Dynavector DV-20X high output.  I called him and he answered right away.I was a bit put off because he wasn't willing to give me any options for repairs.  He just recommended the bor... 
In need high-efficency speakers
I purchased Zu Omen dirty weekend speakers about 4 years ago and am very happy with them.When I ordered I was able to swap out the Omen 10" drivers for the Soul Superfly 10" drivers.Zu did a great job since they installed a tweeter that matched th... 
BEST INTERCONNECT FOR $25 EACH?
Years ago I purchased cables from Innersound $50 per meter pair.  If you can find some used I'd go for it.The manufacturer explained that all that is needed for them to sound good is a have good wire (he used Belden) and a solid connection to the ... 
Small or large sub for music
Since you have both why not just try them both and use the one you like the best? 
Looking For 90% of the performane of the super expensive cables for much less money
I've used signal cable with good success.www.signalcable.com/ 
What would you choose for about $1k, ZU DW, SVS Ultra bookshelf or Tekton Lore?
I have a ZU DW set up I purchased 4 years ago and am very happy with it.  Impedance is 12 to 16 ohms so almost any amp will drive them.With mine I requested an upgraded 10 inch driver from the soul superfly ZU  set me up with tweeters that match t... 
Please help me chose a tube preamp
My suggestion is to go out and buy what you like and not worry about what anyone else thinks.