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TIME TO REPLACE THE XTZ

I run a LP-12/VAL/GRACE-707 into an Adcom 565 preamp.
Happy with what it does to the Tab 2's through my slightly modified Audionics CC-2. But, things have gotten tired on the cartridge front.
I love the stage it presents. The detail is wonderfull when matched with my system.
I hate the woofer flutter. I hate the price too.
With the sound of a high end Grado in mind, my biggest lure being the soundstage and detail, what have any of ou found for 250.00 or less retail? (I must stick with MM.)
Anyone heard he Van Alstine green-horn grado thingy??
Any other good carts that image? Or should I just bite the bullet and send the thing back to them for a rebuild?
I would welcome any personal experiences you could share.
gumbydammit
gumbydammit OP
186 posts
 
Thanks for the advice. I am stuck with the arm I have. Replacing it would be WAY out of budget.
Whatever cart I buy must work well with the grace.
It is boating season........and I have two of the floating money pits.
jimbo3
304 posts
 
Gumby- Seems like there is a fairly good market for the 707 if you are looking to sell. You might be able to fetch close to a couple hundred and then turn around and find a used RB-250 with the OL mods plus another armboard for not much more. Heck, you probably wouldn't mind the table being down for a month or so while you're in-between arms- you're going to be on the water for the next few months anyway!

BTW- Are you a rag-hauler or stink-boater?

Regards
Jim
gumbydammit OP
186 posts
 
Traded the sloop for a small and quick bowrider 7 years ago. Kids were too young to appreciate it.
Came into a semi home-made houseboat two years ago.
When the youngest (14) gets to college age, my wife and I might just get another sailboat and drop out of society :>)
(There is nothing like the sound of the ropes hitting the masts at night.....ahhhhhhhhh)
I wonder, How do you use a turntable on a sailboat?? ;>)
twl
3,251 posts
 
I modified a gimballed bulkhead mount for a 2 burner alcohol stove to attach to the turntable. You have to keep the cables routed out of the way, with a little slack to allow the necessary movement.
jimbo3
304 posts
 
Taking Twl's idea a step further, you could use the alcohol stove to create steam to create enough electricity to power the Remote Magnetic Pulse Drive System for an SL1200, then turn the deck into a dance floor.

BTW- I'm a sailor. Race and Cruise. Like you, a fleet owner.

Regards
Jim
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