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| Best cartridge for modded Technics 1200 I have a DL-160 on the SL1200 and can't get rid of sibilance which does not show up on finer styluses that are on the Ortofon 2M Black and retipped Denon DL103.Gadfly (Threads | Answers)I will lay odds this is due to cartridge set-up rather than t... | |
| matching tt to music Here's an invaluable tool (IMO)...the MintLP Best Tractor protractor.After having set up my XX2 MK2 cart with this protractor, I can say without question my analog system sounds the best it ever has. Completely free of tizz and high end distortion... | |
| Is the KAB Fluid Damper worth it if... I just received a MintLP Best Tractor and set up my cartridge.I can say without question that this protractor has resulted in the best sound I have heard from my Technics SL1200 MK2. If you haven't set up your cart correctly (and mine wasn't despi... | |
| matching tt to music I have plenty of 70s era LPs that sound like junk (and are mint condition), and many that sound excellent.I also have plenty of CDs that sound like junk (SACDs too), and many CD's that are outstanding.It's a function of the recording being exacerb... | |
| matching tt to music What I like about the XX2 as compared to the Benz Micro Ace is that the XX2 retains the warmth of the Benz while improving midrange and treble clarity, and overall balance.From what I have read, the Dynavector line-up retains a house sound, so I w... | |
| Feickert analogue protractor....Owners impressions My MintLP Best Tractor also arrived today. Took about 45 minutes to set the overhang and align the cart. If you follow the instructions, it's pretty straightforward, albeit fussy. I found using an additional small flashlight was helpful.My overhan... | |
| Squeezebox Vs Duet Thanks.I have no dog in this hunt, and I've never purchased anything from Bolder, nor have I communicated with Bolder about any product, but I have to say it's not helpful for those seeking to do an evaluation, or make a buying decision, to declar... | |
| matching tt to music I glossed over the section where you said you specifically wanted a MM cart for the Thorens...so the Dynavector 10X5 would not apply.Many people love the AT150MLX. You may also. I own a Shure V15 III, and I believe the AT is much more musical.What... | |
| matching tt to music I purchased an AT150MLX to try on a KAB Technics 1200MK 2. While it did many things very well, it had a tizzy top end that I found annoying. I sold it.Recently, I replaced a Benz Micro Ace (which I loved) with a Dynavector XX2 MK II...a considerab... | |
| Squeezebox Vs Duet Is there a specific PS model number at Acopian one should search for?Are you saying the Bolder Elpac power supply mods are a joke, or the Bolder Squeezebox digital mods are a joke? Would you be more specific about why you have this opinion?Thanks. | |
| Squeezebox Vs Duet Given the $399 price of a Duet (and less if purchased used), versus the ~$200-$250 (used) cost of an SB3, the Duet seems like a no-brainer, IMO. Unless you can find a SB3/Boulder modded ELPAC power supply package for around $300. The power supply ... | |
| Squeezebox Vs Duet Why would you have to look at Squeezebox's screen to use the remote?Kana813 (Reviews | Threads | Answers)Because the SB3's remote is only buttons, unlike the Duet's remote, which has a screen.SB3 - screen on player, no screen on remoteDuet - no sc... | |
| Squeezebox Vs Duet Scoly1, I was just commenting on what others had mentioned earlier in the thread.However, since you mention that an iTouch would be just another remote for the Squeezebox, I believe there are some definite differences between the iTouch and Squeez... | |
| Tubes vs. SS I also agree with Mechans.Having done it both ways in my system, the holographic magic came with tube amplification much more than it did with tube preamplification, regardless of 6SN7, 6DJ8 or 12AU7 in the linestage. | |
| CDP Isolation? Try both and you decide. Your preferences and system are unique to you, and there's no one correct answer for everyone, as reading the threads will prove. |