alephman

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Cart for VPI Scout? Blackbird, Ruby2H, Shelter 901
Glider High Output 
Volume Level
It's your azimuth. Do you have a gimbal or unipivot tonearm? Is you table level? In fact, what kind of table, arm, and cartridge is it? 
Has anyone used the Deluxe Wally Analog Shop?
Wally also makes an antiskating and a tiny conterweight for VPI arm's for $350. I think it only works on the 12 or the 12.5 arms. The only issue I have is once you get your arm set up what do you do with the analog shop? It's will come in handy fo... 
Why do digital cables sound different?
I think AES/EBU is a superior interface to co-ax. At least in my experience. 
Any opinions on PS Audio Power Plants
Ther'ye coming out with Multiwave ll # which I will be receiving today. Supposed to clean up power supplies and transformers and more increments for turntable motor control. I can't imagine using the P-300 as a motor speed control with a VPI SDS a... 
Graham Phantom vs the Graham 2.2
For 4 grand I think I'll hand on to my 2.2 
VPI HW19 Mk IV platter upgrade, speed variations?
I removed my dust cover(the tall one) and all the hardaware, Just something more to rattle around. I just set the dust cover on the 'table when not in use. By all means keep the platter. Do you have the SAMA? (stand alone motor assembly)Highly rec... 
VPI-19 Mk IV operators and/or service manual?
I have a copy of the upgrade manual when I went from the jr to the MK4. What do you need to know? You can email me.Chris 
Good MM cartridge
A Benz Glider would be a good choice. It's a high output MC but it sounds much better than the Shure. Only thing is you can't replace the stylus. Have send it for a re-tip. But if use Sylast it will last a good 3 years. It's also around $800. If t... 
Understanding phono stages/What to look for?
Musical Fidelity makes a nice tube phone stage for about $400. If can't find a local dealer you can order it from Music Direct which has a no questions asked 30 day money back guarantee. 
Tonearm for Nottingham Spacedeck
Can't go wrong with a Graham 2.2 or better still a Pantom 
Anybody into Ben Harper?
Saw him on Austin City Limits and was dually impressed! 
Best CCR album?
Willy And The Poor Boys, Cosmos Factoy, Green River, hell all of 'em! 
Kasey Chambers; "Barricades and Brickwalls"
I love Kasey, but was a little disappointed with Wayward Angel. 
What are the "Must have" LP's?
Wish You Were Hear, Dark Side Of The Moon, Quadraphenia, Sargent Pepper's Lonley Hearts Club Band, Miles Davis's Kind Of Blue...I could go on forever.