bifwynne
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| Audio Research VSi60 integrated reliability? Post script -- I replaced all the power tubes in my VS-115 with KT-120s. Aside from my sense that these tubes greatly improved the sound quality of my VS-115 as compared to the old 6550Cs, I understand that the KT-120s have a more robust build qua... | |
| Audio Research VSi60 integrated reliability? I admit to having an ARC bias (pun-LOL), but here is my experience. I've owned 2 ARC tube amps: the VS-110 and currently, the VS-115. Yes, it's true, on rare occassion (maybe twice), a power output tube arc'ed and took out a bias resister. I'm for... | |
| Kudos to Peter Ledermann at Soundsmith Actureus, thanks for your comment. As I mentioned above, I've historically passed on using AS and Peter told me the Zephyr stylus was worn in a way that suggested an AS issue. As I also said, I'm using the least amount of weight possible - just on... | |
| Kudos to Peter Ledermann at Soundsmith Brf, the word "failed" is a bit strong. I had about about 1500 hours on the Zephyr when I sent it in. There's a rub though. Peter told me that the wear pattern suggested the AS was off. For those who are familiar with the VPI Classic, it goes with... | |
| Has anyone listened to the soundsmith Paua cart Andy, looking forward to reading your comments on the Paua. Did you ask Peter how much he charges for the re-tip? I had given some thought to picking up a Paua, but my phono pre only puts out 58bd of gain, plus 12db from the line stage, or 70db in... | |
| Broken cantilever Need options... Asindc, sorry about your carty mishap. Your tale is exactly what I talked about in another OP about super high end carties. It's a heart-break when a carty breaks; but from what I've read, and based on my own experience, the stylus in most carties... | |
| VPI Classic 3 Isn't it better to be hooked on audio than be a rotten, cheatin' husband?? No girl friends, no drinkin', no cigs. And my obsession with Linda Ronstadt ala 1970s and 80s doesn't count, especiially her album pic on "Living In The USA." Linda was bor... | |
| VPI Classic 3 Was the box damaged too? So far, I've been lucky too. The way I ship and receive is via a local FedEx/Kinkos store near my house. As said, I ask that heavy equipment be delivered to the FedEx store. The thought being that if a box is damaged, I ca... | |
| Audio Research HD 220 Woolmer: If you check my numerous posts, you will see I am a big ARC fan. Even owned the SP-17 a while back. It's a nice pre. Having said that, I recommend searching the Forum for posts about the HD 220. I seem to remember some mixed comments. As ... | |
| VPI Classic 3 Sh*t Alan!! Sorry to read about your woes. I'm thinking about sending my Classic 1 via FedEx to the VPI factory for some upgrades. The drive to VPI is at least 2 hours from where I live and I can't afford to take off the time. Further, who wants t... | |
| Soundsmith Zephyr vs Dynavector 20X2 ? Why bother with all the cliche audiophile adjectives. The Zephyr just sounds better with the VPI JMW arm. Research other threads on the Forum. Other members have expressed similar views. | |
| Soundsmith Zephyr vs Dynavector 20X2 ? I own both carties. I also own the VPI Classic. The DV 20X2 H is my back-up carty; the Zephyr is my primary. I think the Zephyr is an all-around better sounding carty. IMHO. | |
| Which cartridge do you use with the vpi classic? I think an excellent choice is the Soundsmith Zephyr. Retail is $1000, but you pick up a used Zephyr for $7-800. | |
| VPI Classic 3 Captain, I read your post. I wonder out loud how much of your improvement related to the Classic 3 arm versus the Classic 3 plinth?? As I mentioned above, I upgraded the arm to the Classic 3. I totally agree with your comments about the Dynavector... | |
| VPI Classic 3 Can't completely answer your Q, But FWIW, I own a Classic 1 and I upgraded the wand to a Classic 3 arm. As soon as the VPI factory reopens after recovering from Sandy, I will be upgrading the base to the new VTA on the fly version, which can handl... |