bpoletti
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| Cartridge recommendation I agree with the 33PTG. I'm very satisfied with the AT OC-9/II but the 33PTG will provide the next step up in performance. The AT 33EV is good but a little less airy in the highs.These AT moving coil carts match up very well with the Classic 3 arm... | |
| VPI Classic 3 anyone try a Denon 103R If you're still looking at phono stages, IMO, it's difficult to do better than a Herron VTPH-2. Nothing even close for the money. And the VTPH-2 has more flexibility that an Olympic gymnastic team. | |
| Linn Basik LVX vs. Rega RB 303 For the money, I'd look at a Jelco SA-750E. SA-750D if you don't have the room for the longer "E" version. It's a significant step up from either a RBwhatever of any of the Linn arms. | |
| VPI Classic 3 anyone try a Denon 103R The Denon 103r is for budget systems. The Classic 3 is not a budget system and deserves a much better cartridge. Even the "budget" AT OC-9/II or /III would be a big step up from the Denon. | |
| SDS or phono stage The Herron phono stage is wonderful. Enjoy your investment. | |
| upgrading the analog setup Budget? | |
| Need low price cartridge for Scoutmaster Agree with OC9/II or III. | |
| Charge for TT setup? Who's the dealer? Gotta know who this guy is. | |
| Which usual suspect TT in $1500 range. Look at used. A VPI HW-19 IV will run mid-$1K with a decent Jelco-sourced arm. | |
| $5k Upgrade I'd ask Keith Herron if I could try out as VTPH-2. That would leave plenty left to get a good isolation transformer. Note that all the signal carrying equipment must be on the same single isolation transformer. Keep that in mind as you look becaus... | |
| SDS or phono stage Herron phono stage plus a variac for the Scoutmaster. The Herron will take care of the cartridge (few , if any, equal or better), the variac will reduce noise from the table. Variac operation is easy. Dial up 120v to get the table running and to b... | |
| turntable isolation feet The Vibrapod Cones work very well with the points facing up. The addition of Vibrapods below the cones can help, but the results are variable. I use CD "coasters" between the base of the cones (or the Vibrapods) and the surface to provide the abil... | |
| Denon DL-103 "one of the...." The 103 is a good bang for the buck, but there are better carts for less than $400. | |
| Phono preamp: Sutherland 20/20 or Manley Chinook? I agree with teeshot. IMO, the Herron VTPH-2 is in a class all by itself at the top of the heap. Getting a demo for your budget amount would be a great score. | |
| Phono preamp: Sutherland 20/20 or Manley Chinook? Forgot to mention that Keigh Herron will make sure the phono stage is set for the correct voltage. |