louisl

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What should I do?
20 hours now on the cartridge.  This Mutech Hayabusa is already beyond my expectations.  At this point, I just can't imagine how it could get any better!  I will update again after another 10 hours of play time.   
What should I do?
Latest update.   I now have 15 hours on my new Mutech Cartridge.  Two important performance increases have occurred. One, at, or about 6 hours, the cartridge's bass has matured.  When I first installed the Cartridge, the bass was extended deep, bu... 
What should I do?
@audition__audio I heard the Mutech not only at my dealer's store, but also in a friends system.  I knew then that it was one of those 'special' cartridges.  However, when I got it home, and installed it, I was much less then impressed.  I should ... 
What should I do?
@chakster i hate installing cartridges.  A lot of time and patience required.  However, in this case, once I have 50 hours on the new Cartridge, and I feel that it actually is broken in, I will put my old Cartridge back, for, as you say, a final c... 
What should I do?
@dhcod You are absolutely correct!!!  I'm such an 'Immediate gratification' kind of guy, that when I installed the cartridge, brand new, cold, out of the box, I wanted it to blow me away....immediately.  Well, that just didn't happen.  I really ne... 
What should I do?
Sorry guys that I haven't responded, but I am trying to put some more hours on the cartridge for break-in.  To answer everyone's question about this "mystery" Cartridge, it is a Mytech Hyabusa mounted on a VPI Classic 3 (JMW Memorial 10.5 unipivot... 
Has anyone finally decided to sell their Turntable and Vinyl collection?
Yep, back in the 80's I sold my tt, however, I kept all of my records!  So glad I did, as after not being able to listen to my vinyl for several years, I decided to buy a Music Hall tt.  Wow, I couldn't believe how good they were sounding.  Now, m... 
Looking for great jazz guitar recordings - any recommendations?
One of my favorite "great jazz guitar recordings" is Laurindo Almeida & Charlie Byrd, 'Tango', on Concord / Picante Jazz label.  Two acoustic guitar masters, impeccably recorded.  This is one of my go-to's when I evaluate any change in my syst... 
PASS XP-17 or Allnic H-1202?
That is does "not" support balanced inputs. 
PASS XP-17 or Allnic H-1202?
No, as my preamp does dot support balanced inputs. 
Koetsu Rosewood - Best/safest way to clean stylus
As recommended by Peter Ledermen (Soundsmith cartridges), I use Blue Tack.  It's safe, easy, and best of all does a great job. 
Phono Protractor. Recommendations?
@wlutke How do I find what the correct "pivot to spindle" distance is supposed to be?  (My TT is a VPI Classic 3, my tonearm is the JMW 10.5). 
Cartridge Recommendations
I own a Soundsmith Zephyr Mk3.  What a great sounding Cartridge. I've been listening to a MC (very popular, $3695 retail), but I always had issues with noise.  So I picked up the Zephyr on sale ($899 from Elusive Disc), just to see what a MI, high... 
Why don't all phono preamps include a rumble filter?
@dwette Happy New Year!when I engage my KAB (in my tape loop), I hear absolutely no degradation in sonics, so, as you say, I guess it is system dependent.  So, what was the root cause of your problem with rumble, and how did you correct it?Thanks! 
Why don't all phono preamps include a rumble filter?
@lewm sorry, don't mean to sound as if I'm arguing.  It's a New Year, and I have too much to be thankful for! My TT is very well isolated.  I can literally do jumping jacks directly in front of my TT, without affecting the tonearm while it is play...