jwglista
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| Cleaning new/sealed records? I think he may have been saying that others should take your advice. Think of Yoda saying the sentence, and make sense it will. | |
| Cartridge Skips Beginning of Record Garibaldi, the one thing to watch out for is the compliance that Denon lists. I can't remember the exact "scale" for compliance ratings, but I remember reading that Denon uses a scale that is different from what most manufacturers use. I once trie... | |
| F117 Nighthawk or Dynavector P75? I've got a P75 Mk ii that I'm using with my DV20X2L. Before that I had a PS Audio GCPH. The P75 I find is a very good match for the DV20X2L. To me the sound is not bright or harsh. I've read reviews that say it can sound "thin," but fortunately I ... | |
| VPI Direct Drive Turntable Dreadhead, I understand that you think $30k for a turntable is outrageous (as do I), but I think you're failing to realize that this is all relative. By looking at your system, I wouldn't say yours is very "modest." So who are you to say that some... | |
| just an observation for comment The problem I have with buying used records again and again is damage that can't be seen, only heard. I find albums that look to be in great shape, then get them home, only to find out the previous owner(s) destroyed the album, most likely from pl... | |
| Grado Sonata1 Ref Vs. Audio Technica AT33EV Fourwnds: I actually upgraded both my cartridge and turntable. For the cartridge, I went with a Dynavector 20X2L. My turntable was upgraded to a VPI Classic 1. Bass has improved substantially. It was first improved with just upgrading to the 20X2L... | |
| Dynavector P75 Mk ii Dhcod: What is interesting, is yesterday I played around with the damping fluid in the arm of my Classic 1, and that has tamed some of the excessive treble energy that was coming from the 20X2L. Now that I've adjusted that, the P75 may actually so... | |
| Dynavector P75 Mk ii Thanks for the response. I am definitely leaning more and more towards the GCPH. The Dyna seems to sound a bit more "hi fi", whereas the GCPH just sounds more like music. The Dyna is, however, a bit quieter in my setup. Although, the hum I was get... | |
| VPI Traveler I noticed when I received my new Classic 1 this week that there is now an external power "block" as opposed to the older models that had the standard 3 prong power cable going straight into the back. I was curious why that change was made, but it ... | |
| VPI Classic 1 Cueing Problem Thanks for all the replies.Ok, I got in touch with Jack at VPI. He said that you need to use a 5/32 allen wrench to make the adjustment to the screw on the top of the tonearm. This did in fact work. I was able to lower the arm enough at the pivot ... | |
| VPI Classic Platter - Polishing?? The aluminum on the platter is not anodized, is it? The product info for Wenol states:"Not recommended for painted and plated metals or anodized aluminum." | |
| Upgrade: Turntable or Cartridge? Hcalland:I see you now have a VPI Classic 1. I am considering this as an upgrade for sometime this winter. How would you describe the differences in sound between the Emotion and the Classic? | |
| Upgrade: Turntable or Cartridge? Dougdeacon: You are right, that is the best way to deal with the problem. In fact, that is what I normally do, but at times I get a bit lazy and try to turn it off with one hand. Sometimes I can get away with not moving the motor, other times I ca... | |
| Upgrade: Turntable or Cartridge? Lots of great suggestions and help here, much appreciated. Regarding the decoupled motor, yes it is quite an annoyance. I don't notice it moving while a record is playing, but it mostly seems to move when I have to press the switch on the side of ... | |
| Grado Sonata1 Ref Vs. Audio Technica AT33EV Davide256: I have not played with the loading at all, and have just had it at 47k. It's something to try though.Heyraz: I still don't quite know why, but when I bought my Sonata1, I went with the high output instead of the low output, even though ... |