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Rega VTA Cartridges - Help
In my opinion the best VTA for the Rega tonearms is the VPI/VTA. I have one in my VPI 19-MkIV/OL-RB250 and is impressive...TNT style. Not cheap but excellent quality. I don't know if the Planar 2 will have enough space at the bottom! You may also ... 
Are MC step-up transformers better?
I came across an older Ortofon T-30 that I beleived was designed to compliment the MC-30. Very well built! It has a five setting pot in the front to adjust gain and I am not clear if it has silver windings. I have it paired with a self built AES P... 
Tonearm/Cartridge Upgrade
I have exactly a VPI 19 Mk-IV fitted with a OL-RB250 and a VPI/VTA with all the mods purchased directly from Origin Live in the UK. Cartridge used is a Dynavector DV10X4-II also purchased from OL. The exchange was favourable to the US$ and save ab... 
Amplifier suggestions
Another alternative for bass control is the Sim Audio Moon W-5! 
Upsamplers and 24bit/96kHz DACs
I'm using a D2D-1 (just purchased)going to a MSB Link. As a source a use a Sony DVP-7700. The Sony coaxial output downconverts to 24/48KHz! While the D2D-1 is still braking-in, the sound on any 16/44.1KHz CD I have put on is improved a bit when up... 
HELP... with ADC "ZLM" Cartdrige
Thanks Phil....you are right the XLM is very much the same. Ideal tracking force in my setup is 1.2 grams...any more force and the cantilever will sink! Superb bass. Thanks again, Alex 
Best audio mag
Sorry....Stereophile magazine is going down the drain very fast!! Their glory days are gone (unfortunately). TAS is already blowing them away! Great magazine and best reviewers and contributors by far. Stereophile customer service sucks...I have l...