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Anyone using a Lyra Delos yet?
Thanks you Jonathan. That was enlightening. 
VPI Classic Cartridge Help
Dear Markd51, thanks for the link. 
VPI Classic Cartridge Help
Could someone provide a link to J&R? This is not the first time I've seen them referenced. Looks like they have good prices.TIA 
VTA Koetsu Urushi??
Have you tried changing the tracking force? You might not be in the sweet spot of tracking force where a change in VTA would be more obvious. 
VPI Classic Cartridge Help
Have you considered an Audio Technica? Maybe an OC9ML? Quite good for the money, IMO one of the best under $1000. I have not heard any of the Soundsmith carts, but they have a very good reputation. 
Nude Turntable Project
Dear Raul,Please find a working camera to take pictures to post on the site. It would be interesting to see your rig to better understand of what you speak.Regards,Bill 
noob TT setup question
Have you set your anti-skate? 
STP distance. Is it critical ?
Raul,The issue with the SME V is that the holes for cartridge mounting do not allow for any other cartridge position or adjustment of the cartridge in the headshell. This would be OK if all cartridges used the same "mounting hole to stylus distanc... 
STP distance. Is it critical ?
Dear Nandric,I agree with Jonathan (who am I to disagree with such an expert!?). The way I read the SAEC engineer statement emphasizes what is being discussed in the thread. Changing one of the three "dimensions" changes the other two for a given ... 
Second break-in for Clavis De Capo?
Not really a rush as much as now is the time, the stars are aligned. 
Albert Porters after market panzerholz plinths
What about the TTweights Copper Carbon Ultimat. Any good? 
STP distance. Is it critical ?
Nandric, That's a good point regarding the SME V. It would be nice to get some insight on the geometry model from the SME designer(s). Bill 
STP distance. Is it critical ?
Hi Raul,I think the point you were trying to make earlier that a designer didn't need to consider the spindle-to-pivot distance was what caught my eye. If you intended to mean otherwise, then we are in agreement. All pivoted arms have some degree ... 
STP distance. Is it critical ?
Raul, I'm not sure we're in complete agreement on all points. I do agree that respecting the designer's geometry will result in the tracking they had in mind when creating a given arm. Most of the time, this is the geometry that will yield the low... 
Albert Porters after market panzerholz plinths
If it's the Micro Seiki CU-180, it weights 1.8kg / ~4 pounds.