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Arcam DV88 Picture Problems
Make sure your TV type is set correctly in the Arcam. If the TV type is set to PAL in the Arcam and your TV is NTSC-only, you'll get the symptoms you describe. 
Does Philips 727 DVD Player decode DTS?
It does not. 
Akiva vs. Lyre Helicon or Titan
I'm actually in the process of dumping an Akiva for another cartridge. Too many problems with the Akiva. It tracks very poorly, and it is super-fussy about VTA to the point where I feel like I have to adjust it for each and every record.Not worth ... 
Help with selecting Replacement Cartridge
Hi Twl and Doug - I haven't been able to hear a Shelter cartridge. Are there any dealers that would allow me to try-before-buy?I find some of the Japanese cartridges to be a bit too cool-sounding for me (the Linn cartridges are made by ScanTech/Ly... 
Help with selecting Replacement Cartridge
Thanks. Phild, I understand your issues with anti-skate. The adjustment knob is sort of not correctly calibrated. Here's what I mean by that: I find that regardless of cartridge I must set the anti-skate a notch or two higher than the tracking for...