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Record-playing Rituals? I'm slowly getting back into vinyl after 20 years. I can't remember, if I ever knew, how to properly use a "Zerostat." Can anyone please remind me the correct procedure. . .	197
Is a vinyl rig only worth it for oldies? It took me a long time to "give-in" to going back to vinyl. I had to circumvent my acoustical feedback/rumble problem. I have a suspended floor and it took a while to . . .	147
MM Cartridge or MC Cartridge I guess I will get the Maestro re-tipped and use my old Shure V15 III until I get it back. I recently bought a Clearaudio Emotion TT and switch back and forth between the old PL-. . .	38
External DAC and Theta Casablanca II Recently, I decided to introduce tubes into my 2 channel system to obtain a warmer sound. I finally decided to go with a tubed DAC to go in between my Theta transport and my Theta. . .	36
CONUNDRUM I have a rather low end table-Clearaudio Emotion with stock arm. I heard the Concerto cart is good @ reproduction, while not emphasizing surface noise. I really need suggestions . . .	27
New Delos cart Thanks for your input. I had hoped after the break-in period, the sound would smooth out a little. I wish there was a way to expedite the break-in period, but I think it will . . .	25
Isolation Platform for my Sota Cosmos? I had a serious vibration and acoustical problem, because my TT platform rested on a suspended floor (i.e.-not concrete, but joists) I tried mounting a platform on the wall, but . . .	24
How to eliminate TT feedback/vibration I will try to get a pic of my set-up on line. I actually improved my problem by spiking my TT on a piece of MDF and put the MDF on some foam rubber. I can now increase my volume . . .	18
Audio Experience A2E Mghf Thanks for getting back to me. I wanted to ask what kind of tubes you are running in your A2? How long do you let it warm up, guess you don't know how long it took to break-. . .	15
Rhea Signature vs. ARC PH-7 Jmcgrogan2 Thanks for taking the time to respond. I think there were 90 views, but you are the only one who took the time to answer. I'm relatively new to analog. I played . . .	12
Subwoofer to go with Wilson Maxx II's The Wilson's go down to 20hz with smooth response. I've actually had people think I was using a sub when I wasn't. Best speaker I've ever heard. But believe me, there are times . . .	11
Lyra Skala Thanks for your responses. I just ordered my Delos along with a VPI Scoutmaster II with the JMW 9S arm. It's somewhere to start and it may be my last TT. Yeah-right	10
Can the output of an ARC PH-7 be turned down? Thanks to all for your input. ARC has a gain reduction kit I can get, but they discouraged it due to signal degradation. I saw where MCM electronics has line attentuators, but I . . .	10
Tubed Linestage My ARC PH-3SE is a phono stage only. It has to have a linestage preamp. I don't know if the ARC & Krell are a mis-match, just saying that's what I read in a blog here on Audiogon. . .	10
Buy new tubes, or use "stock tubes?" Thanks for your response. AS I said-not familiar with tubes. Haven't had any since a stripped my folks old stereo 30 years ago. The A2SE has (2) 12AT7's and (1) 5687WB. I'm not. . .	9
Compatitble tube preamp w/Krell KMA-160's I'm really surprised at all the responses I received on this question. It's good to see so many who are willing to commit to an opinion	7
No More TT Feedback Thanks for the "Moon Gel" suggestion. I've looked EVERYWHERE for something like that. I purchased a Clearaudio Emotion TT yesterday, but think I'm going to sell it. I'm. . .	6
Parastat/Solution Yes-you're correct. Thanks for your input	6
THETA CB3 XOVER When choosing the "best" crossover, this will depend on the tonal balance/response of your system. Phase perfect (rolled off @ the same as linkwitz) will have a boomier . . .	6
Grado or Shure Thanks for your responses-both times. I see the Shure gets all the votes. I have been contemplating this for a year. I had already ordered the higher end stylus, but began to . . .	5
Bose Accumass EQ Bose said the module wasn't available by itself through them, but I found one locally. I realize Bose makes most people cringe, but for my office, they're fine. I bought a Klipcsh. . .	4
ARC PH 3 SE vs PH 7 Thanks for your replies-the are unanimous. I don't have the bucks to upgrade at this time, but now know what to aspire to	4
Compatible stylus for a Shure V-15 series III Mofimadness: Thanks for the info-have a stylus on it's way. It's a pleasure to get good positive feedback from informative folks like you. I haven't used my turntable for years. . .	4
Proper Mass Of Tonearm for MC Cart Yes-you are correct. I kinda went off on a tangent. I was inquiring about tonearm mass, but thought I would ask for recommendations of a TT/Cart combo. I had always thought you . . .	3
Compatability of Koetsu Black Urishi with ARC PH-7 Thanks for your response. The 30 ohm figure was pulled off of the specs for the Urishi. I have spoken to several that said 100-200 ohms would be fine	3
Proper rating of used albums I "won" an auction where I purchased 38 albums. All albums were over rated. I contacted the seller by e-mail, but he refused to give me a refund saying that I should . . .	3
Tube Audio Design's Predac I have had two responses so far-both by direct e-mail. Please e-mail me direct if you don't want to "publish" your opinion. Very interested in opinions on the Tube . . .	2
Kora Hermes II / Predac Sorry guys-not balanced ins-only outs	2