128x128

peeweekiwi

Responses from peeweekiwi

Help with an open circuit Quintet Black
Thanks for your input. I was looking to alternatives to Soundsmith simply on the basis I hear turnaround times are on the long side. I’m keen to follow up on ay leads. 
Need New MM Cartridge Recommendation
Following this with interest. I've just sold my DV20X2.Perhaps not the smartest move as I have no criticism of it in my RP10, at all. BUT, having seen the performance I can get from cartridges much, much further down the food chain ( A Grado GTE+ ... 
Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list
The stuff I return to , over and over, on vinyl, and occasionally digital if I'm tired or lazy:Patricia Barber: Modern Cool , Cafe Bleu, Companion ( vinyl or digital)Steely Dan : Gaucho, Aja. (vinyl)Air: Moon Safari (vinyl)Groove Armada : Vertigo ... 
Has anyone heard the new Rega RP10?
OK, solved . Thankfully I have auditioned my own system in a nice, big room, and also trialed my RP10 in a friends system. I need to get my system out of my study!! The two systems used with my RP10 : triamped Accuphases, Accuphase pre amp, latest... 
Has anyone heard the new Rega RP10?
Having big issues with RP10 Detail superb, timbre good, but has collapsed soundstage into one flat thin dimensionless layer, no slam, no dynamic punch, compared to other TT through Totem Dreamcatchers NAIT5i 2, which was sensational but lacked, gu... 
Review: Shelter 201 Cartridge
I have both the Shelter 201 and the Pearl elliptical.The cartridge body and plastic molding for the stylus and cantilever assemblies appear pretty close to identical, minor marks on the plastic casting, aside. HOWEVER, auditioning the two in a sys... 
Review: Sumiko Pearl Cartridge
Anti Skate issues are a function of cart compliance,effective mass, and the arm shape. 'S' shape arms produce a force, and hence an acceleration that is not common to 'J' or straight tonearms. I have a strong suspicion that many, many users are se... 
How do I adjust the speed on my Linn Sondek LP 12?
I use a Linn motor in an off- board housing, driving a Linn sub platter and bearing. The only points of contact for the motor to its custom housing are where the bolts pass thought the 4 mounting olives either side of the motor mount lugs. The til... 
Naim Nait 5i-2 for Totem Sttaf
I do some casual work for a local hi fi dealer who is thankfully a NAIM and Totem dealer.I have worked through many combinations of NAIM gear with a range of Totem speakers, to get some running time up on the speakers.At home , I have a NAIT 5i-2 ... 
Review: Denon DL 103R Cartridge
Just a reminder, that, as a user of the 103R and current owner of the 103PRO, it's important that this cartridge is given a good 50 HOURS to run in. I have used it with no success at all in a REGA RB 900, but to superb effect in an ACOS LUSTRE 801...