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| Do all Passive preamps exhibit this trait Lornoah, I can't comment on the GFP-750, b/c I haven't heard it, but I'm fairly certain it doesn't use transformers or autoformers in passive mode. Potentiometers are the most common attenuator and it wouldn't surprise me if this is what the 750 u... | |
| Do all Passive preamps exhibit this trait Lack of dynamics hasn't been my experience with any of the passives I've owned:Promitheus TVCSonic Euphoria (autoformers)Bent TVC (S&B trannies)In all of these cases, dynamics seemed explosive, not lethargic. The presentation also seemed airie... | |
| Turntable selection advise I agree with others that recommend the Technics SL1200MK2. I also suggest an Audio Technica AT150MX cartridge and Bottlehead Seduction phono stage. This should give you plenty of listening enjoyment. I don't think you'll be able to do better for t... | |
| Tonearm compatibility and advice Hi Stanwal, I'm sure the 304 is an excellent cartridge, but I feel the need to try something other than a Denon. I had a DL-160 for many years and currently have a 103 and a 103R. I'm ready for a change. Previous carts I've owned are Grado Sonata,... | |
| Tonearm compatibility and advice Frankly, if air and spaciousness were high on my list of sonic goals a Denon 103 wouldn't be among the first cartridges I'd choose.Doug, with spaciousness in mind, using an RB300, what cartridges would you consider in the less than $600 category. | |
| Tonearm compatibility and advice Thanks for all the thoughtful replies. Doug, I appreciate your Mint Tractor suggestion. I saw the thread when it unfolded and wondered if the hype was anywhere near reality. I'll take another look. This might be my best option right now. Rene, tha... | |
| Tonearm compatibility and advice Thanks Mosin.You're right. It's a standard Rega spindle-to-pivot distance (222 mm). About a year ago I swapped the original arm (MA-707) for a modified RB300 (Tecnoweight and Cardas wire). I used Turntable Basics protractor to align the cartridge ... | |
| recapping crossovers....do or don't? Wavetrader, your speakers already have great components. Holco and Multicap PPFXS are top notch. If I were in your shoes, I'd think twice about this project, but if you really want to makes changes (and it sounds like you do), focus on the caps. D... | |
| Can I RENT a record cleaning machine? I agree with Johnbrown. Buy a used VPI cleaner for $350-400 and sell it when you're done. These things sell within a day or two. This will probably be the easiest and cheapest solution. For what it's worth, DIY record cleaners are simple to make. ... | |
| Best CD player $500 or less used A Planet 2000 just sold for $350 in the classifieds. It's a nice player that usually goes for $400+, but I didn't find it any better than a Denon 2910 which goes for $200-250. If I were in your shoes, I'd be looking for a Jolida JD100. Its tube ou... | |
| Remove paint from Rega tonearm? 10-16-08: LloydcI had no idea anyone had carried Rega mods so far. I haven't either. It's impressive what Jeff has figured out. The thing that interests me the most is the bearing upgrade. This has always been the weakest link and the biggest crit... | |
| Remove paint from Rega tonearm? Willbewill, thanks for sharing the Audio Mod link. This is the most comprehensive info I've ever seen on RB250/300 mods. Very interesting stuff. Does anyone have first-hand experience with Jeff's mods? | |
| Where to find 'good sounding' resistors? Texas Components TX2575 should be on your short list. They're largely considered the lowest noise resistors you can get. You can only buy them from the manufacturer:http://www.texascomponents.com/713-468-3882FWIW, Texas Components makes the S102C ... | |
| what cartridge to buy I don't want to hijack this thread, but has anyone compared the AT150 to a Denon DL-103 or 103R? | |
| Tube MM Phono pre for SUT You need to give us more information. What does the rest of your system look like? What are you using now? What is your price range? For what it's worth, the impedance matching of the SUT to the cartridge is the most important consideration. The o... |