robob
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| Uni-Protractor Set tonearm alignment "In the case of the SME V (which really is a very special issue) there is however way less options for variations in alignment/calculation curves.The SME V is a super strict 9"/Baerwald IEC-standard tonearm. "Is all of this about the V also true o... | |
| Uni-Protractor Set tonearm alignment So all this talk of alignment has got me wondering. Anybody know what alignment HW prefers on the 9" JMW's? Is it also his own by his ears thing or something standard? The supplied jig only has one null point, which I have thought to be odd. I don... | |
| Lyra Dorian or Lyra Delos cartridge? "The person who said this to me has no finacial intrest in me personally."Which you answered by saying:"He is a audio dealer" And therefore needs to sell his stock of discontinued Dorians."The new Delos is more expensive then the Dorian so I don't... | |
| Lyra Dorian or Lyra Delos cartridge? "audiophile "next best thing" is a madness"Agreed, but lets not forget the Delos and Kleos are a very different design than any Lyra before them.I suspect Mr. Carr has a problem now in what to do about the Skala in particular. Could he start with ... | |
| American made cartridge anyone? "Maybe its easier to make money doing something else here nowadays."Our cost structure (in the US) is usually too high. First the Japanese beat us with more modern plants. They rebuilt plants after WW II due to necessity and adopted robotics soone... | |
| Removable headshells 101 Thanks Raul, I thought that to be true:-) | |
| Lyra Dorian or Lyra Delos cartridge? "How much does it cost to produce? $100?"Don't know exactly but likely many times that. If you read how their carts are made on the Lyra website or in their info materials you will realize that they are hand made by two people. One does the basics... | |
| Removable headshells 101 Hey Folks,Haven't seen anybody reply to my SME 309 question.Anybody know if the 309 is a non standard pin/collar headshell?BTW, is there a name for the standard headshell connection?Thanks,Robert | |
| Lyra Dorian or Lyra Delos cartridge? "I'm not sure why Elizabeth made those comments"Because it's true. If you folks do not believe there is mostly truth in what she said than you may be naive or delusional. I have sold audio and other electronics and know the ropes. Most salespeople... | |
| Anyone tried Soundsmith VPI Zephyr MI Cartridge This is good news for all VPI users wanting something that will work and sound upscale.What do you folks NOT like about the Zephyr?Thanks,Robert | |
| Oracle Paris, 15 years old with Jelco 250ST Arm? "A Linn Ittok LVII or LVIII would be killer on that table. If you can get a new armboard made, this is my current favorite arm:http://www.audiomods.co.uk/completearms.html"They even provide a pdf that lists carts that work and the added weight nee... | |
| Kleos Sibilance "We don't claim to be perfect, but we always do our best, and if there are manufacturing defects with any of our products, we will take care of them."Thanks and good to hear from you.You may not have read the whole thread, I have a refurb Sota Sta... | |
| Shelter 501 versus Soundsmith Zephr ? The 501 II does not work that well in my 9 sig in my opinion. Has a sometimes noticable upper mids peak and somewhat weak bottom end. Also has somewhat of a sibilance issue that can be moderated with a headshell weight from VPI.I think it is not a... | |
| Kleos Sibilance "As for the sibilance issue, if you still have the VPI and decide to have another go at it, I would ensure the tonearm base is securely fastened to the plinth. I would also try removing the junction box platform and securing the junction box direc... | |
| Removable headshells 101 Hey Folks,As some may have read/remember, I have a Sota Star/SME 309 on order. I get the idea from reading SME's description that the 309's removable headshell is not standard and would not be interchangeable with the headshell's you folks are men... |