hyperreal
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| When is a cart past its prime? I've been looking into having it re-tipped/rebuilt by Soundsmith. I like the idea of having a line-contact stylus, especially with how fanatical I am becoming about analog. I want to get the most out of the work I have put into cleaning my records... | |
| Technics 1200 or Goldring GR-1.2? I'm too indecisive...I'm just going to keep them both and keep saving away until I can make a significant upgrade in the future.I think that significant upgrade is going to be some sort of idler-wheel drive turntable, either a Lenco or Garrard. I ... | |
| Rega P3-24 isolation ??..... any thoughts ?? I've tried my Goldring (Rega clone) on an mdf board resting on original Vibrapods, I haven't tried the cones. I thought the difference was minimal, with the outcome going slightly against having the "vibrapod sandwich" in place. I thought the bass... | |
| Which is the better investment? I decided to check out the 1200. It was on Craigslist so I could see it before I bought it. Turned out it was owned by a DJ and I definitely know what kind of damage DJs can do and what to check out on 1200s that have been gigged with. It was one ... | |
| Would you buy a Rega P1 or Goldring GR-2 The most important question if we are considering only the P1 and the GR-2 is price. Since I'm relatively certain the GR-2 is no longer in production your only resource for purchasing it will be the used market and they don't come up very often. T... | |
| thoughts on Goldring GR2 I imagine you're probably thinking of getting it used. It is a very good value, comparable more to the P2 than to the P3-24 or its variants. Has the legit RB250, not the wannabe that comes on the Goldring GR1.2. What cartridge are you considering?... | |
| TUBE HELP with 5AR4 Rectifier I think you've got a really good tube with the Ruby. The nice thing with Ruby was that they rigorously tested their tubes so they're really consistent. If I remember right, Ruby is no longer in production, so JJ is the next best option. | |
| Bad tube? Thanks for all the info guys. I called my resident tube guru here in town and he stocks JJ tubes. Unfortunately, he does not have the time to check the tubes, but it's still incredible that someone stocks tubes in Des Moines, IA of all places. I e... | |
| Rega P-2 turntable: Best cartridge match for $ 200 If you're set on the P2 I would definitely agree with everything Viridian said. My 2 cents would be to shell out another $50 and go for either the Grado Reference Platinum or the Sumiko Blue Point No. 2 high-output MC. If you have a Grado dealer i... | |
| Tonearm wiring question Thanks for your help. I've been meaning to get a multi-meter so this will be as good an excuse as any. Is there a way to determine whether the problem is in the connection or wire? | |
| Arm upgrades for Goldring GR 1.2 worth it? Sorry to say your best bet with the groovetracer weight would be to disable (max out) the tracking force adjuster and use a gauge to measure your tracking force. I'm not sure how heavy the groovetracer weight is but be cautious about how much it m... | |
| Arm upgrades for Goldring GR 1.2 worth it? I would love to do the groovetracer mod at some point, probably after a structural upgrade. I'm heavily leaning toward the Riggle CCM since it is so insanely cheap. Does anybody know if the groovetracer works on the Goldring? My biggest question i... | |
| Budget Table? Honestly, I think you've got one of the best budget tables out there. So my answer would be "no, I don't think it's possible to get a better table for less." The only other suggestion I could make would be something used for around what you've alr... | |
| DAC/DVD player or iMac/Sqeezebox? I would be using the digital out, so bypassing the analog outs and the internal DAC. |