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What is the appeal of the Denon 103 cartridges?
I think the 103 is a great cartridge.I currently have 2 on a 2 armed Artisan Fidelity Lenco.one is stock except for a Nasotec aluminum body. The body cuts down on extraneous resonance and most importantly makes mounting much easier (no nuts requir... 
Using tube amp with electrostatic speakers.
I have had Acoustats since 1980. I used solid state for many years but a couple of years ago tried them with a friend's Dynaco mkiv tube amps. The transparency was like I had never heard before. Even with the 60 watt amp, I preferred it over any o... 
question about Acoustat transformers
IMOWhatever transformers you have they should be modded.1. Replace the treble cut rheostat with high voltage resistors.2. Replace the 3 old caps attached to the rheostat with a modern one. ( I used a beer can sized Solen, but there are other choic... 
Azimuth question
The better way to go is the Feikert Adjust program. I have used the Fozgometer and I now own the Feikert. Besides being much more reliable it is much more accurate. Add to that it can be used to check speed and frequency response, for just a few d... 
Anyone used a USB microscope to align cartridge?
The sub microscope is great for looking at and measuring vita (SRA). The trick is to put the stylus down (gently) onto a CD that is well lighted. You can then use the software to determine the lead and trailing edges of the stylus and using the ri... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Cisco reissue of six eye Bernstein Shostakovich symphony#5First record after using Feikert Adjust software. What a difference ! 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Happy Independence Day!Tonight's plays:Dire straights "Love over Gold" Speakers Corner reissue Taking Heads "More songs about buildings and food"Jethro Tull " Broadsword and the Beast" " Heavy Horses"Linda Ronstadt "What's New" " Lush Life" 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Thanks RushtonAfternoon listeningCopland Fanfare for the common man, Rodeo. Analogue ProductionsRespighi Pines/Fountains Reiner/Classic reissue Shostakovich,Ravel piano concertos #2/ Bernstein/NY. Cisco reissue Malcolm Arnold Flute concertos/Bourn... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
I am back after a long absence. Good to see Rushton still going strong. I will try to contribute again. After several changes to my system my enthusiasm has returned.Tonight:Beethoven symphony 7 Ansermet / Suisse RomandeDire Straights "Dire Straig... 
A Soundsmith Denon dl103 retip question
I own a wood bodied 103. The additional mass and the lack of plastic body resonance (not to mention the threaded screw mounts) make the 103 a joy, but be aware that a heavy arm is a must for good tracking.I also own a SoundSmith 103 Gold. This too... 
good preamp for dynaco mk3 monoblocks with maggies
If it don't glow....out it goes.Try to find a used Doge 8. 
Advent Model 300 tuner/receiver
Phono stage designed by Holman of Apt Holman fame. A bargain preamp with a decent tuner. 
Moving-Coil Step-Up Transformer SUT
I am using a Ypsilon MC-16. It has wonderful transparency and is very quiet. The shielding is better than any SUT I have seen. Like all things Ypsilon;stupid expensive.e 
Doge 8 and Conrad Johnson ET-3
Coming late to this party but here goes:I have owned a Doge 8 Clarity for a little over a year. I don't use the MC section but instead use a Ypsilon SUT with the MM section. It is incredibly quiet. I feel that this amp is very hard to beat for und... 
denon dl 103 w/ origin live silver mk II: help
As usual I am coming late to the dance (this discussion).Your experience sounds similar to what I experienced with my first 103. I will cut to the chase: what you need is A LOT more mass on the tonearm. Go to Dicks sporting goods, but their lead t...