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Top 3 high compliant mm/mi cartridges
Raul, Point taken. 
Top 3 high compliant mm/mi cartridges
Thanks to all for the suggestions, I didn't realize that cartridges like the ortofon m20flsuper and the Nagaoka m50 were high compliant. I have some of these cartridges mentioned and will be trying them. Nandric, I have read much of the ongoing mm... 
What amp next for Vandersteens?
Hi, I have the 2ce sigs and use Music Reference rm9 mkll with great success. I have also used the RM 10 which only has 35 watts per channel and I have to say that even though I prefer the rm 9 the 10 is a very close second. I keep the 10 just as a... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Would it be fair to say that the nos mm/mi cartridges are prefered over current cartridges. There seems to be problems with suspension etc with the nos, so why not the current offerings. Availability would not be a problem nor would the problems a... 
Doge8 tube seating chart
Dpatterson, I have contacted pacific valve , they wrote back and said the 12ax7's are the linestage, nevermind letting me know what the seating position the input to the line are. So I am still looking for an answer or I guess I can put all four l... 
Near Field listening
Hi and thanks for all the responses. My budget is 1000 max and really I would prefer to not spend that much although I might have to. I am using vandersteen 2ce's and they are available for less than a 1000 so it would be hard for me to justify sp... 
Removable headshells 101
Can anyone make a suggestion of where to purchase a variety of headshells. I am looking for a light headshell presently, not real easy to find new. I have bid on a couple on ebay but I guess I have short arms and long pockets. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Nandric, When using a Mint tractor the first step as I remember is to set the overhang by using the outside and inside of the arc? Correct? Is this not accurate? 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello, so what do we know about Dertonarm's set up tool? 
grounding issue
Hi and thanks for the replies. Since my post I have learned a couple of things. First is about grounding plugs to test a particular component. You insert grounding plugs in place of the interconnects to complete the circuit and this allows you to ... 
How many tube watts for Vandersteen 2's?
I am using 2cesigs with a Music Reference rm9 mkll and I couldn't ask for better. The bass is as much as I could ask for. The Rm9 is the only component I never think about changing. 
preamp with phono break in
I don't think it is impatience as much as it is how you deal with listening to music that is not produced in a manner pleasing to the ear. Isn't that why we invest all thin $$?to hear Sweet music. I really like my system to disappear and I haven't... 
preamp with phono break in
Albert, thanks for the info, one more question, how high does the volume have to be? 
Vintage Phono Stage? pros and cons
For those who know?? Is it more important to have a SOTA phono section if you are using a mc rather than a mm cartridge? I purchased a Rhea and almost immediately started using mm cartridges. Do I really need the Rhea? 
Azimuth and the Fozgometer
Has anyone tried both the Soundsmith unit and the Fozgometer?