utahusker

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SME 345
I've owned an SME 345 for 5 years now, and I've not found a cartridge that wouldn't track with it.I'm running it on an Avid Diva II SE with a Sumiko Pearl/Jico SAS Stylus-1. Yes this is a budget cartridge, and I've used an Ortofon Jubilee, Koetsu ... 
Zu Omen or Tekton Lore
I think the Lore's will be a great fit for my system. I'm currently using highly modified Lascala's with an NOS Valves 45ST amp using KT88s and a Juicy Music Blueberry Extreme preamp.This system should be a match made in heaven for the Lore's. I j... 
Zu Omen or Tekton Lore
What did you do with your Lores Gpowered? 
Zu Omen or Tekton Lore
Great review Mark! I'm very excited to get mine. 
Zu Omen or Tekton Lore
Anxious to hear your review Gpowered. I'm buying some Lore's to match with my NOS Valves VRD 45st Amp, and Juicy Music Blueberry Extreme pre. Just waiting the funds from my Lascala sale. 
Lowthers and subwoofers?
I agree with John on this. You can use a regular sub, but getting a good match is tough, and usually expensive. 
Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil
Before rebuilding your current crossovers, I would look into building or buying a Klappenberger crossover. His website is http://www.alkeng.com/I upgraded my crossovers that you can change the attenuation of the mid horn to match your room, taste,... 
Ortofon 2M Red Not Happy Need advice
What preamp did you buy? 
choice between origin live tt or vpi aries or avid
I've owned a VPI Scout and an Avid Diva II, and the Avid kicked the Scout's butt IMHO.I'd definitely pick the Volvere. 
SME V vs 309 Sonic Differences
I own an Oracle 345, it takes the best attributes of the 3,IV, and V, IMHO. 
Garrard 401 or Thorens Td 124 II
I own a TD 124 beige, and I'm very happy with it. I'm using it with an SME 345 and Koetsu Black with excellent results. I rebuilt the motor with new felt and bushings and installed new spindle bearing bushings, silicon nitride ball bearing and thr... 
New favorite VINYL Album?
Neil Young "Live At Massey Hall" 
Opinions? SME 309 vs OL Silver vs Tecnoarm for KB
I vote for the SME. They're very easy to setup. I can change cartridges and align them in ten minutes. 
Jelco Tone Arms 9 and 12 inch
I used a LP Gear 7 gr headshell. 
Jelco Tone Arms 9 and 12 inch
VTA is very easy, you loosen the grub screw and slide it up or down.