tonyptony
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| What's your go-to cheapie cartridge? I heard a Grado Black on a VPI Traveler TT in an audio store some years ago. I was really surprised at how much I enjoyed that sound! | |
| What's your go-to cheapie cartridge? Great selections. Let me be clear and say again that the 103R is *my* go-to right now, although I've been curious about other carts in this price range. One thing I love about it is, frankly, the elliptical stylus. IMO there's nothing wrong with a... | |
| Preamps with separate L/R volume controls As does the Quicksilver Full Function preamp. A very fine pre. | |
| Soundsmith Progression: MIMC Star > Sussurro Mk II You're telling me! If there wasn't the risk of Elusive Disc running out of stock on the Sussurro I'd still be questioning making the move, even with all the good reviews it's got. | |
| Where to go from XP-15? XP-17? XP-25? Yes, used. I can’t swing a new XP-27! :-) But I’m still trying to see if there’s anyone out there with firsthand experience comparing the 25 to the 17. | |
| Where to go from XP-15? XP-17? XP-25? Thanks. I'll let you know what happens after I talk with Mark. | |
| Where to go from XP-15? XP-17? XP-25? Bocchino TomahawksWell, that's a new one for me. I've never heard of these. What are they? Also, did you do all this work yourself? If so, was any of it exceptionally difficult? I do have some ability in doing circuit work up to an including SMT d... | |
| Where to go from XP-15? XP-17? XP-25? @dgarretson , please do tell. What did you do there? | |
| Soundsmith Progression: MIMC Star > Sussurro Mk II Fantastic! Thanks @audioquest4life . You have a Ruby Z too? That's another Benz I was lusting after! From the sound of it, though, I should be pretty happy with the MkII. It arrived today! | |
| Soundsmith Progression: MIMC Star > Sussurro Mk II @audioquest4life, I know slaw asked a little while ago, but any further observations you have on the sound of the Sussurro MkII compared to the LP-S would be most welcome. I use a Wood SL right now, and was looking for a step up to either the MkII... | |
| Where to go from XP-15? XP-17? XP-25? Yes, Mark has helped me over the years with my current Pass gear. I'll have to give him a call, but it's always good to try and get additional thoughts from folks who've had an opportunity to hear this stuff. | |
| Where to go from XP-15? XP-17? XP-25? Raul, have you had a chance to hear the 17 by comparison? There's no doubt in my mind the XP-25 is better than my 15, but I haven't gotten a clear sense of the 17 yet. | |
| Audio Additives Stylus Force Gauge inconstantcy Bought the Riverstone few years back and never looked back.Extremely accurate and repeatable, really like the drop down bracket so stylus is then at same height it would be playing vinyl.Unfortunately the Riverstone will not work with carts like B... | |
| VPI Classic vs Clear Audio Wood I find VPI tables to be somewhat lacking in sparkle so I'd get the ClearAudio Concept Wood.Not sure I necessarily agree. While I've only heard the Concept Wood at shows, I do own the Classic 3 (with a Zephyr Mk.II) and an Avenger. In neither case ... | |
| VAS (Steven Leung) cartridge repair/retipping service? Steve does great work. |