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| ZYX Airy 3 or Atmos GD,Remember, I cautioned even about going so high as Atmos with your current gear. I wouldn't consider UNIverse unless you're committed to upgrading table, arm and phono stage. It wouldn't sound "bad", probably, but you wouldn't begin to get your ... | |
| That last micro cartridge adjustment Markpao,The answer to your question is "yes". Washers between the headshell and screw heads provide several benefits:1. they reduce damage to the headshell from the spinning screw heads;2. they stop the screws digging into the headshell and moving... | |
| ZYX Airy 3 or Atmos First things first. Why would a Gallant Diva even need a stereo? Couldn't you just sing for us, please? Of course if you're a male diva, and gallant, you should be asking me for a date! FWIW, I'd rarely agree that upgrading to a high level cartri... | |
| TriPlanar Tips Lew,So sorry for the poor analogy, especially if it offended artistic sensibilities. Pollack will do.While we're offering corrections, no one on this thread has merely "claimed" the damping trough is a negative. We've removed it and listened for o... | |
| ZYX Airy 3 or Atmos Read the reviews beneath my name (if you haven't already). That'll give you a sense of their sonic differences, which are considerable.Do not waste your money on the high output (.48mv) version of any ZYX. I've A/B'd three models against the low o... | |
| Naim Aro to replace my Schroder No. 2? What don't you like about the Model 2? I've A/B'd it on two-arm tables against several fine tonearms. It performed well and frankly embarrassed one or two competitors that cost alot more. IME it's a value leader at its price point. It's not the wo... | |
| Anybody with an expensive TT try this???? Winn, I don't disagree with you either. So there! Swampwalker's mantra:And I'll repeat my mantra- high resolution transducers at either end of the chain (for analog, cart and speakers) will spotlight deficiencies up or downstream as the case may b... | |
| Anybody with an expensive TT try this???? My personal experiments match Audiofeil's. I've played cartridges from $150 to $12,000 on my $11,000 rig, and carts from $75 to $2,000 on various $300-1000 rigs.At least one cheap cart (ADC XLM MkII) sounds miles better on the top rig than on any ... | |
| Dynavector XV-1S question I've never seen mold release residue that looks like fine white strands. It's usually a clump of muck that sticks to the stylus and perhaps the cantilever.But whatever it is it should be removed before the first play, so I agree with Sidssp. All L... | |
| which is better ? MC phono stage or MM+step-up ? Any argument that a stepup is theoretically inferior because it adds an extra device is simplistic at best, maybe specious. An active MC stage also adds an extra device. The question is, which device works best with any particular cartridge and th... | |
| Upgrade from Pass Xono - Recommendations Still not clear on the objection to tubes, but for SS Rauliruegas' (A'gon member) Essential 3150/3160 phono/line preamp is about the best I've heard. It came reasonably close to my Doshi Alaap and didn't seem to need much warmup (though owners wou... | |
| Phono.. does this mean? Schipo, In his defense, you must admit that no car made since 2003 is suitable for the installation of a TT. You have to go back to a '69 Mustang or earlier to find a car that's really good for in-dash vinyl!Tom, Speaking as one of the certifiable... | |
| stillpoint question It depends on the table and the shelf.As Dan_Ed and Goldeneraguy advised, the Inverse Risers (firmly affixed to the underside of the table or shelf) are essential for the security of the rig. The Standard Risers may or may not improve sound, I exp... | |
| Phono.. does this mean? Schipo,This will be his first ever vinyl rig. Why would a novice understand MM, MC, LOMC or any other acronym? Belittling someone for lack of knowledge, when knowledge is what they came seeking, isn't helpful.Good research by Amater. Oak244,Some c... | |
| Cartridge Question Really excellent guidance from everyone above. I too question the dealer's knowledge. Your Eroica had plenty of output for any phono stage. Further, as Raul noted, the Ortofon's 8mv could actually cause input overload with some phono stages. That ... |