psychicanimal

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Any cartridges like Shure, but more exciting?
I made searches in the Asylum because--after more than 20 years--my mother had saved my first two cartridges and gave them a while ago in a plastic bag! They are a V15III and an AT-15S, both without stylus. It turns out the majority of the people ... 
what are some of the best amplifiers
I happen to live in my uncle/aunt's vacation cottage in the Caribbean--rent free. I'm a five mile drive from both rain forest and beach. My name is Psychicanimal and I'm a HiFi bum.*** 
what are some of the best amplifiers
Cyrus. Last time I heard that name was when I got my DVD reissue of The Warriors... 
Any cartridges like Shure, but more exciting?
Older Stanton/Pickering...or a Shure V15III with the JICO SAS stylus that so many in the Vinyl Asylum are raving about!*** 
what are some of the best amplifiers
I really think one should get a good legendary pair of monoblocks and learn their ways in and out in order to make them sound their best in any system.Those are words of wisdom.My Forte 4a will be put up for sale and the money used to upgrade comp... 
adapting vintage 3-pin connection to something new
These people can do it:Flashback Sales*** 
Vinylphiles...used/new TT/Cart combo under $700?
The platform is comprised of three metal boxes, each with an aluminum half sphere 'piston' on top. A granite slab is placed on top of the 'pistons'. When the whole load is pushed down the 'pistons' act as springs ( and also work in the lateral pla... 
Vinylphiles...used/new TT/Cart combo under $700?
The highest priority 1200 mod is the tonearm rewire. It's better done before shipping the unit, the same goes for the threaded spindle (I'm still deciding on that one). If you want 78 RPM, that would be next. The outboard power supply follows, the... 
Best TT under 2K?
The only weak point I can see is the tonearm on the 1200.The problem with the 1200's tonearm is control. It is based on the bigger brother EPA but is less streamlined. The little brother does have exceptionally low bearing friction so when this 12... 
Rega P25...upgrade or replace
What the Rega is lacking is the perfrct pitch digital offers. You need to upgrade to a TT with adequate speed/rotational stability. 
dedicated 70's rock system
Technics SP-10 is cutting edge still... 
In the latest The Absolute Sound
Thanks for sharing. 
dedicated 70's rock system
JBL 4311 monitors, 2 Hafler power amps, Yamaha C-70 pre. 
Isolation Transformer OR Power conditioner
Actually, Mr. Audiofeil, I do live rent free at my uncle & aunt's vacation cottage in the Eastern Caribbean. They were not using it anymore & I take care of their property. It's mile and a half from the beach and five miles from the rain f... 
Isolation Transformer OR Power conditioner
Where are you these days, Sean? In tha shoppe? I'm @ my parents' recovering from foot surgery...have some 'free' time these days to surf the net.