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Budget Chinese Tube amps - any good?
My experience with Pacific Valve is less than stellar. I will say that my Doge 8 is a nice piece of equipment. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
This is a response from Roger Modjeski re: fuses. I read with some laughter, dismay and sadness the follow up on Stereophile May 22, 2012. page 109 concerning the latest hype of Tuning Fuses. Besides my opinion that these are a horrible waste of g... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hi all, where can the G800 be purchased? thanksRichard 
Some tables have soul and some not
Agreed, AUDIOGON HELP 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Dear Lewm, Roger Modjesky of Music Reference worked for Beverage at the time of the production of your speakers. I have visited with him on several occations and he has spoken about Beverage equipment with great pride. I would suspect that he know... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Thanks for the response to my question about my Grace cartridge. I know that the contact info is probrably in this thread but can someone give me the info for Axel. ThanksRichard 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
I recently purchased a cartridge, Grace f9 ruby and set it up only to find the voice image off to the right channel. My question is, is my set up faulty or is there something wrong with the cartridge? How do I check the cartridge? If there is some... 
Kenwood KD-500-Use it or Lose It?
I have a 500 with a micro seiki 505 arm as my second table and I find myself listening to quite a bit. My first table is a Technics sp10 mkll and while there is a difference I am not sure it makes that much difference to me. Use your 500 and injoy... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hi, wondering if anyone has experienced the difference between the Yamamoto HS1a and the HS1as headshell? The seller states that the mounting holes are different and the leads are soldered on the latest version. I really don't want to leave $$ on ... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
From my own experience selling items it seems like they would have checked the contents before listing it. Seems suspicious to me. With that said I would have not purchased the cartridge were it not for feedback from the group. A new wonderful car... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Just purchased an Acutex 420 only to be notified by the seller in Italy that the cartridge in the box was not a 420. What a disappointment. 
Grace F-9
Brad, thanks for the info. 
Grace F-9
Well thanks to all, it appears the 5.5mV f9 is only for the F9L only. It would still be nice to know if the 5.5 mV cartridge is marked differently. 
Grace F-9
So, I just checked vinyl engine and there are a couple of the f9's that are 5.5. So my question still stands , how do you tell the difference? Is there a marking?thanks 
Grace F-9
Hi and thanks for the responses. US cityrecords ad for a f9e which states that the output is 5.5 is what prompted the question. I own a f9 ruby and love it and am thinking of adding another to my collection so I want to make sure of the facts.than...