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Heavy table on Target vw1 'pro'?
Wilson - That makes much more sense, thanks. I was thinking the lag screw would head would need to go inside the metal frame, as with the small screws that the shelf comes with. I'll give it a try as you described.I'm also considering adding a Map... 
How can anyone afford this ?
Ask for a raise. An engineer with some experience in NYC should be making at least 100k a year, right? I would think you'd be able to scrape up a few K for a stereo... How much is your rent, like 4k? If so - maybe move to the suburbs? 
Heavy table on Target vw1 'pro'?
I just got the Target 2 shelf version for my Orbe. It was recommended to me to use lag bolts into a stud to secure the shelf, but I'm the opposite of handy and I'm confused!Lag bolts have a hex end, so would require a socket drill, right? Well, I ... 
Will Piega C3 ltd's work with a Rogue Cronus?
Give those C3LTD a clean 200WPC and you'll be in good shape 
B&W 805 Diamond or Dynaudio C1 ??
"Can anyone speak to the room size limitations of the C1? My room is 14x18 with an average ceiling height of 11'"If anything, that's a bit on the small side for the C1s. They like a lot of room to breathe 
I think I am going to attempt to make turntatbles
"It only make sense if you enjoy the process of designing and building by itself"I'm assuming this is the case, right? 
Is my room OK for Magneplanar 3.6's
Not even close. Go with the 1.6 or 1.7 instead 
Kleos Sibilance
HW,With all due respect (I like the design of your tables), I purchased a Scoutmaster from my dealer with a Shelter 901. I had bad sibilance distortion, and went on a quest remove all of the distortion. I tried three cartridges, an Ortofon Jubilee... 
Kleos Sibilance
Tzh21y - I agree with Rob on the RB300. It's an excellent arm for the price, but I don't think that you'll find it up to the task of completely eliminating sibilance distortion.If you want to try Rega, I would suggest giving the RB1000 as it suppo... 
Kleos Sibilance
Not to go too far off topic - but my understanding is that several mm of difference in tonearm base height only changes SRA by fractions of a degree. I know that others have had different experiences, but I have not heard these minute changes in S... 
Kleos Sibilance
I don't believe the RB1000 has adjustable VTA. If I decided to move forward with that arm, I would probably go with the shim-based approach. Once I get VTA roughed in for an arm/cartridge I don't usually mess with it too much, and I can buy R. Gan... 
Kleos Sibilance
I'm interested to hear how things work out with the SME 309. I'm considering moving to that arm myself w/ my Michell Orbe. Either that or a Rega RB1000. 
Kleos Sibilance
Hi Robob,I unfortunately don't have the solution to your problem, but I've struggled with sibilance distortion quite a bit as well, and I have a long thread about it. Maybe some food for thought in it somewhere?http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr... 
What are the advantages of a line array design?
Big, dynamic sound, and great bass response are some advantages. Small rooms need not apply 
Phonomena, vs PS GCPH, Others?
I use the GCPH on a low gain cart (AT33PTG, 0.5MV), with no hum, and plenty of gain with my active preamp.Sounds good - but not comments on GCPH vs Phonomena. I doubt you can go wrong with either