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What's your profession? Age? I am 52 YRS old. Electrical Engineer. Masters degree in Information Systems. Married, no kids. Work for DoD. I have two systems plus a home theater system. Primary system is made . . .	547
Stand out phono stages I think you should also listen to Modwright SWP 9.0 SE phonostage. I own one and I tried a few phonostages before settleing with the Modwright. I tried Eastern Electric Minimax, . . .	322
New favorite VINYL Album? Good question....from Koegz above. Have you heard Hugh Masekela album, "Hope"? Its a Jazz album. Listen to the track: "Coal Train". I have a small LP . . .	205
Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh? I am considering taking the plunge and try out a Tube amplifier in my system. I have a McIntosh MC402 amplifier, C2200 preamp, MCD201 CD player, and Legacy Audio Focus 20/20 . . .	194
VPI Classic hum Vinyl Lover31, I am also getting a hum from my VPI Classic 1. When I touched the Interconnect at the junction box on the TT I get the hum, and also touching the interconnect at . . .	117
Best Phono Stage within 2000 $ I think there is no way to judge the best phono stage without listening to a few for yourself. I went through the process and I like the Modwright 9.0 SE phono stage. I like it . . .	92
VPI Classic - Now you have one...... It is great to hear good things about the VPI Classic. I have ordered mine from 11/4/09 and I am still waiting to get it. I even called VPI and they said orders are backed up and . . .	81
Audio Desk Record Cleaner-Anyone buy one yet Here is my new cleaning method: 1. With the record laying on a lazy susan, I use Perfect Glass cleaner (ammonia free) and a Disc Doctor brush, to clean the record first. 2. I . . .	80
Well recorded records ... what are your picks? Bicycle Man: I do agree with you about the quality of the recording of some records. Not all records sound good. And that is why I am always separating the good from the bad . . .	74
MC Load Resistance Thanks for your reply. I am using a Modwright phono stage, I set the switches on it to 100 ohms first with the Denon S1, and it sounds good but a bit on the thin side with much . . .	46
DIY Record Cleaning Solution Norman, How about posting the formula or the link to the formula in Stereophile. I Googled it but to no avail. I also went to Stereophile web site but could not find it	39
Who listens only to vinyl? I listen only to vinyl at home. On travel on in the car the only option is digital, as you know.... I really enjoy the never ending fiddling and tweaking associated with vinyl, . . .	36
Digital microscope recommendations Hello, Have you used the digital microscope to peer down into the record grooves yet? Let us know what you see in the groones. It would be interesting to hear what you see if you. . .	34
Is there a problem with my Lyra Delos cartridge? Montgomery, I would say you should check the stylus raking angle (SRA). I was getting distortion from my LP and I experimented with the SRA and solve the problem. In some your . . .	28
Tube Phono Stage vs Solid State What do you think? Swampwalker, I am going to use Dynavector Moving Coil: 20XH, 20X Medium from VPI, and a Denon DL-S1. I listen to Jazz, R&B, some Rock, and Reggae music; therefore I am looking for. . .	28
How many Lp do U have more than 5 of the Same I solve the issue of buying multiple copies of a LP by entering my LP collection into a database. I use iDBmaster for the iPhone to manage my record collection, so when I go to a . . .	27
Ortofon 2M Black vs, Clearaudio Maestro I have a VPI Scout and I bought several cartridges to test out including the Clear Audio Virtioso wood, Goldring 1042, Ortofon 2M Back and Dynavector 20XH. I ended up keeping the . . .	25
VPI Customer Service I have had great experience with VPI customer service. The only thing I do not like is that they only take calls on certain days and certain time on those days. But I waited in . . .	24
Intriguing world of Analog PapaJoe, I see that you have received some very good advise from fellow Agonners. But be warned !!! You are getting into a new world here; in that there are so many things . . .	23
New TT-- new problem Actusreus I think you received some very good tips here. I would also advise you to call up VPI and talk to Mike. I did when I got my VPI Scout and he told me how to isolate the . . .	21
Zesto Andros PS-1 Tubes JTWrace. The Andros-PS1 comes with four 12AX7 tubes, not 12AU7 as stated by one person above (at least mine did). I have been trying out some Gold Lion tubes for the past few . . .	19
Ground loop b/w amp and phono stage Ssayeed, How did you solve the ground loop issue? I am having the same problem with my turntable and I have already tried every that you did in this thread, and also what others . . .	19
Record cleaning fluids Make your own !!!!! I tried several commercial cleaners and I could not tell the difference theirs and mine. My next project is: I am going to get a USB digital microscope to . . .	19
Experiences on Tom Evans phono stage ? I think you should have a look at Modwright tube phono stage before you make your purchase. I have tested it against several phono stages like SAP, and Graham Slee, and I kept the . . .	19
John Klemmer I manage to purchase about five John Klemmer LP so far, and I love every one of them. The John Klemmer Mosaic is a double album and I was glad to get that one also. I am now after. . .	19
moving magnet or moving coil cartrige I was going through this phase a few months ago and I ended up buying three MM and a high output MC cartridges to try out for my self. I ended up keeping the high output MC because. . .	18
Mono Block tube amp or Stereo Tube amplifier? I am using Legacy Audio Focus 20/20 speakers, and I have McIntosh C2200 Preamp, McIntosh MC402 amp, McIntosh CD player, and VPI Scout turntable. I am considering Bi-Amping, with . . .	17
Totem's "Hawk" and "Forrest":How Hi-End Are They? I have a pair of the Hawk and I am enjoying every penny out of my $2000 spent for it. I do not listen to high volume sound so I don't think I will damage it with my 120 watts/ch . . .	17
Can I straighten an off-center twisted cantilever? Don't try to straighten it!!!!!!! It will break off !!!!! I was in the same situation as Cdk84 just described, and with a Dynavector 20XH. I tried to straighten it afrer it was . . .	16
Japanese Vinyl Pressing Albums at Disk Union range from 500 to 10000 Yen. There were some boxes with cheaper ones for 300 Yen, they call those "Dead Stock". I dive into the Dead stock and picked. . .	16
Damaged Dynavector 20XL Cruz123 I feel your pain. A few weeks ago I was spinning some vinyl and as I changed the record my hand touched the cartridge and I tried to catch it before it hit the record. In. . .	16
Review: Totem Acoustics Hawk Speaker 50 Watts are more than enough to drive the Hawks. I am using a set of Audio Space EL-34 Mono locks rated at 30 watts to drive them in my listening room. The room is 11x9, too small. . .	15
Phonostage Question In my case I tried out a few phono stages before settle with Modwright 9.0 SE phono stage. I like the sound stage, wide and open, and it has a wopping bass that matches the music I. . .	15
thinking of trying vinyl I would recommend to try out Music Hall MMF 5 to start out, it also comes with a cartridge. You can get a used one on Audiogon. Later on you will find yourself upgrading your . . .	13
L'Art record cleaning solution To Philjolet: I am using a NittyGritty machine, home brew recipe, and steam cleaning to clean my records, with good results. I got the home brew recipe from the internet. The brew. . .	13
what phono amp for a VPI scout with Lyra Dorian You should also take a look at Modwright Instrument SWP 9.0SE phono stage. I am using one with my VPI Scout and is very happy with it. I settled on the Modwright after trying . . .	12
How can I fix this Phono Stage problem Thank for your reply. I think the CA-430 is causing a ground-loop. I took off the connection from the TT to the CA-430 and the buzzzz stop. Then then I tried a cheater plug on the . . .	11
I Pick up a Radio Station when I am playing record Neil, I have upgraded my system, but have not posed new pictures on Audiogon as yet. Yes I do agree that the Exact Power are some great units, never had a problem with them. I now. . .	11
Ear 834P or Decware ZP3 or other tube phono stage Fretshop You should also look at a Modwright tube phono stage (9.0 SE). I am using one after trying out other ones like Graham Slee, and SAP phono stages. I also have a VPI Scout . . .	11
Vinyl Find of the Week? I was in Japan two weeks ago and I visited two record stores that were full of vinyl records. I was there for hours listening vinyls. I ended up buying 12 LPs. I found Marvin Gaye. . .	11
MC Output Voltage - Impact on Noise I am using a Denon DL-S1 on my VPI Scout. The output is 0.15mv and they recommend a load of 100 ohms. But at that load I find the sound a bit thin, so I tried it at 1K ohms and 47K. . .	10
Tubes for base Ernie00, Here is what I recommend: Use the tube the drive the top end as you are doing, but get a Solid State amp to drive the bottom end. I highly recommend that you use an . . .	10
Dyna 20X? Jsman If you are looking for more gain from your turntable and cartridge setup, I think you should check out the ModWright 9.0 SE phono stage. I am using one with my VPI scout and . . .	10
Biokleen Bac Out cleaner Thank you for your input. This evening I tried out the Biokleen prodcts. I noticed that the General Purpose cleaner leave some white residue on the LP, but the Bac Out cleaner did . . .	9
VPI Aries 3 versus McIntosc MT10 turnta Stawal: Are you using Audio Point legs on your VPI? if so what is your impression on those legs in comparison to the standard VPI Scout legs	8
One Step Record Cleaner Recipe I am using "Penta water" as a final rince, seems to work well in addition to my home brewed stuff. Penta water can be found in drugs store or health food stores. I do not. . .	7
Problem vith VPI Scout and Dynavector 20XH I have checked continuity from junction box to the cartridge and its fine. I cleaned up all the connectors and RCA plugs on the preamp, the turntable junction box, and the base of . . .	7
How good is a Cary PH302? TO: Petng. If you are serious about a phono stage, look no further: Go with the ModWright. I own this unit for almost two years now and I am very please with it, and I listen to . . .	6
Eastern Electric minimax phono vs. Hagerman Cornet I was in the same boat a few months ago. I tried out Graham Slee ERA Gold, SAP, and the built in phono stage in my McIntosh C2200 preamp. All worked well, until I came across . . .	6
Advice on turntable rig Tom, I was in the same situation like you a year ago and after reading a lot of reviews and going through the threds aon Audiogon, here is what I ended up doing: I bought a Music . . .	6
phono pre amp choices? If you have $3K to spend: Look no further - get a Modwright 9.0 SE tube phono preamp. You won't regret it. You might be able to get a used one for much less	5
Phono Stage Question I would recommend looking at the Modwright 9.0SE phono stage. I have one using with VPI Scout and a Dynavector 20XH MC cartridge. I also tried out SAP phono stage (not seen any on . . .	4
Good Sounding Records Jaybo: I did not mean that I literally throw the records in the trash. I actually put them into a pile with the intention of donate them to the Goodwill store or Salvation Army. I. . .	4
VPI Scout Vibration Conquered with Home Brew Tweak Thanks for the tip on the napkin/rings. I do have some real fancy that I got from Pier 1 Imports, but I had never thought of using them before. They will look much better than the . . .	4
Opinion on Turntables- MM and MC cartridges Thank you for your response. It seems as if the tonearm have a lot to do with the total performance of the system. My system consist of the following: McIntosh MC 402 amp, McIntosh. . .	4
Denon DL-103SA VS DL-304 Stanwal Do you still have the Denon DL304? and have you compared it with a Dynavector 20XL or 20XH	3