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AT-95ML on a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon
On the vinyl engine, Dynamic Compliance is 10 at 100Hz so at 10Hz it's a round 17. So it will work in any tonearm with medium effective mass. I own a VM95ML and I have used it on Roksan Nima that has a mass of 11g. Playback is very good for low-co... 
.2mv vs .4mv out for LOMC into 60db gain phono stage?
Have a look at Whest phono stages. I have an PS30R I've used it with Denon DL-S1 0.15mv ZYX Bloom 3 .24mv ATOC9XML .4mv and I always have the right gain for MC from 60, 65, 72dB their lower gain for MM also. And it always very low noise. 
VAS (Steven Leung) cartridge repair/retipping service?
I'm waiting on my ZYX Bloom 3 to get a boron/micro-ridge mounted by Steve at VAS. I Will let you all know how I like it when it's done.  
Review: Schiit Mani phono pre AND Swagman Labs Linear Power Supply (LPS)
Has anyone tried the Mani & LPS with a low output moving coil cartridge if how did it sounded? 
Stand out phono stages
I just got a Whest PS30R phono stage I'd say it's up there with worlds best 
Replacing the stock power cable of the TT
Hi, If you want a power supply for you Rega's 110v motor have look at the Mose/Hercules.I use one in my Thorens TD150 and made a big impovment in SQ.Here a linkLhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/321109638421?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.... 
Review: Denon DL 103R Cartridge
Thanks for the review I have just order a DL103R and it was only cost $200 new from cometsupply.com I'm really looking for to hear it on my very modified Thorens TD150 with a AudioQuest PT-7 arm, I now use a Denon DL160 HOMC I do like the Denon Mo... 
SoundSmith re-tip
Hi, I had my Clearaudio Aurum Beta S re-tip by SoundSmith with the Ruby cantilever, contact line stylus it made a good cartridge great go for ruby contact line stylus.Robert 
pro-ject speed box 2 , all they say it is ?
Hi, I use the Speedbox mkII with my Thorens TD166mkII very modified the first thing it does at 33 1/3rpm is run the motor with a 44.32Hz sine wave you put the belt on 45rpm pulley, making for less motor noise and my thorens runs about speed prefec... 
Recommended first turntable?
You can buy a new Rega P1 right on audiogon for $350 and you would not have to buy used the rega will be a great place to start. 
Review: Denon DL-110 Cartridge
Yes it will work fine I use the DL160 with a Creek 4330R MMSE phono card also the Denon really puts out about 2,2mv Robert 
Review: Denon DL-160 Cartridge
Hi all,I got a Denon DL-160 about 2 month ago and it's one hell of great cartridge it is on a Thorens TD166mkII with a Rega RB250 rewired and Heavyweight I had been using a Clearaudio Aurum Beta S MM cartridge but now with the Denon I feel it's in... 
Vintage Thorens Td160MKII or new Goldring Gr1.2?
The Thorens and if you put a better tonearm and dampen the motor platter and other mods you will have a turntable better than a Linn LP12 also have a look at http://theanalogdept.com/thorens_dept_.htm.Robert 
What TT upgrade from tweaked Thorens TD160
The best thing is to wall mount that what I did for my TD150mkII modified all foot falls and over vibrations will be no more.Robert 
New journey - Samsung HD841 Universal Player
Hi all,I have done all the mods talk about on Audiocircle on my Samsung HD841 plus Audiocom Superclock(used from RAM) and a 320 IEC what a great player now.I would put it in a shootout with any player over $1000-$2500 and win.I now can in joy CD's...