dougdeacon
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| Strange Tonearm Tweak. Long I've used the C/W Twl just described on my O/L Silver, based on his description earlier on this thead. I can confirm all the sonic changes and benefits he described. One more tip: adjust the mass of the weight so you can hang the thing as close to... | |
| $800 Cartridge Shootout and Upgrade Path Hmmm, maybe I'll visit CA and borrow your scissors and soldering iron. We could always test on the Encounter! ;-)Please do let us know when everything arrives and you've got it spinning. Take care with the Teres bearing assembly BTW. That's about ... | |
| Is extremely accurate "VTA" adjustment necessary? Raul,Thank you for the kind sentiments. I understand you're trying to share all that you've learned. I'd like to discuss your points/questions, but not here please. Restock started this thread to discuss VTA theory. Out of courtesy we should stick... | |
| Is extremely accurate "VTA" adjustment necessary? what is the purpose vta adjustment? some say it is to duplicate the angle of the cutting head. If you accomplish that you have got it right. other's adjust vta for the "best sound". Your two "alternatives" do not represent different purposes. They... | |
| $800 Cartridge Shootout and Upgrade Path Nice work. Those calculated values will vary slightly in reality, though probably not enough to matter. It's useful to actually see how a cartridge like a Grado or Music Maker would put you slightly below the ideal range. Obviously most of the oth... | |
| $800 Cartridge Shootout and Upgrade Path If the Shelter 901 sounds over the top in your system, how do you think it would sound in mine? I will have to pass on this cartridge. Did different loadings have any effect? Did you try a lower resistance setting to try to soften the top end? Yes... | |
| $800 Cartridge Shootout and Upgrade Path Artar 1,I haven't heard a Moerch so I can't speak about its sound, except to note that one possible limitation. Obviously Raul likes it and he's heard a lot of arms. It certainly finds its way onto a lot of high quality rigs. Ditto for the Shelter... | |
| $800 Cartridge Shootout and Upgrade Path Artar 1,I haven't heard a Moerch so I can't speak about its sound, except to note that one possible limitation. Obviously Raul likes it and he's heard a lot of arms. It certainly finds its way onto a lot of high quality rigs. Ditto for the Shelter... | |
| Is extremely accurate "VTA" adjustment necessary? PsychicAnimal,Agree with you and Thomas about azimuth. Yes, we're learning, thanks for the props. As for who's obsessive, oh never mind! Trying to teach the VA crowd about belt drive digital? I was ROFL.We're part owner of a Wally Analog Shop, whi... | |
| Has anyone had experience with the Schroeder Arm http://www.schroeder-tonarme.dehttp://www.galibierdesign.com/prd_schroeder.htmlhttp://www.soundscape2.com/schroder.htm#tochttp://www.audioadvancements.com/tonearms/shroder.html | |
| $800 Cartridge Shootout and Upgrade Path BTW to Artar 1, Just so you know where I'm coming from with the ZYX recommendation, if you listened to hard rock, techno, punk, electronica or the like, I'd recommend the Shelter 901 over a ZYX any day. Like some forum members, it's a bit of a hea... | |
| $800 Cartridge Shootout and Upgrade Path Hey, no question there are better systems than mine. There are better systems than Twl's too. And Jphii's. And Cmk's. So what? How does stating this obvious fact help Artar 1 select a cartridge? Should he ignore the experiences of everyone but the... | |
| $800 Cartridge Shootout and Upgrade Path Cmk,Is the Schroeder 2 still available? I thought he'd consolidated the line. One person I know with a Schroeder 2 and TriPlanar IV prefers the 2, so I assume it has much of the sonic neutrality of the Reference. That would be a good thing.Artar 1... | |
| Is extremely accurate "VTA" adjustment necessary? Rene,I reread the article and understand that a key aspect of it is your question, "Is it really VTA/SRA changes that we're hearing or is it something else?" Apologies if I seemed to be dismissing it. This article has been used or mis-used both he... | |
| Cartridge Wire Problem Excellent suggestion Raul, IF he chooses to DIY a fix.That's certainly better than attempting to heat shrink, which I also discouraged. BTW, what color nail enamel do you recommend? I'm not much of an expert on that either. |