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Ortofon A90 broken stylus
Hba and all - so I have been out and have not looked at this thread. So what can I say - I have had Soundsmith rebuld several carts - did outstanding - but I damaged these carts. The A90 should not have an issue unless there is abuse or there is a... 
Ortofon A90 broken stylus
Wrm57 - good info, I had my VTA too high - reduced to almost level and this helped. I am toggling back and forth between 50 and 100 ohms - yes this is a great cartridge.ThanksBruce 
Ortofon A90 broken stylus
Wrm57, so you worked with Louis - very nice guy, he even emailed me when he received my A90 to tell me it was off to Denmark. Question - what loading are you using, I have the Manley Steelhead as my phono amp with a Phantom arm. My scale is 25 - 4... 
Ortofon A90 broken stylus
Macdadtexas - as to the shielding - I really cannot answer, But from experience, I had a VPI TNT 3.5 for several years. I had an issues with hum and static when I was using the Maestro Wood cart ( Wood body like your Grado?) - called Mike at VIP a... 
Ortofon A90 broken stylus
Raul - so true. So like everybody else, I have screwed up a stylus or two. But in this case - it seems as if the stylus was just sheered of. I had treated this like a baby due to the long stylus and also the cost - this is my 1st "real" MC cart. T... 
Converting LP to digital. Advice please...
Hockeydoodle, I checked out the ML 9600 - very neat item, as per the review in Stereophile " at 24/96 the masterlink delivered sound surprisingly close to the original LP " So are you recording at 24/96? I am using a Imac and want to set this up a... 
Thorens Selection
The sleeper is the TD 160 - yes, if you can find the 160 super in great condition all is good. The basic table is great - arm has issues.The motor is very impt as to the condition. You can hopefully find a table - Agon/Ebay for $ 100 - 150. Then u... 
Need tips re:Michell Gyro SE setup & tweaking
This was my 1st TT and I worked on several upgrades over 3 yrs or so. I had the same setup with the RB600 arm. As per Fretless and Audiogalor, this TT has a a lot going for it. The only item I would disagree is with VFTA. Now I purchased the Pete ... 
looking for solutions to turntable platter static
I had the same problem with an older TNT 3 - purchased the TT, installed my cart which was the Maestro Wood - everytime I tried to to play an album I would get zaped, actually dropped several disks so I called VPI - it turns out due to the wood bo... 
VPI TNT static problem, Why?
To all: Zmrs13 had the solution. The issue is with the center bearing shaft along with the metal banding on the platter side. Dry brushing was never an issue as the HW 16.5 is a wet vac. By just using a plastic cable tie on the shaft and running a... 
VPI TNT static problem, Why?
Zmrs13 are you talking about the bearing shaft base? - not a bad idea, I have the table grounded using the back side grounding knob, but you may be right as to grounding the shaft metal. as this then will contact the metal on the plater. i will tr... 
vintage turntables?
Chuckelator - 1st want to thank you for this thread, I have refound old TT's and have been sucked in after pulling out of the attic my older Thorns TD160 that I have had since collage 35yrs ago. After doing research, a great site for this is the a... 
Anyone heard Clearaudio Maestro MM Wood Body???
I will agree with all of the above - have had this cart for 1 yr, as per Raul one of the best.Bruce - 
Ortofon 2M Black- Graham 1.5/Rega/Origin Silver
To all: I have been running the 2M black for the past 3 months, two arms - the RB600 and an older SME3009ll. My main cart is the Clearaudio Maestro Wood, now 1 yr old. On the RB arm the 2M is a little flat where the Maestro has more of a soundstag... 
best possible indoor antenna
If you have room in the attic or want to set up an exterior antenna - go to www.antennaperformance.com - click on the outdoor antenna window - You will see the ASP-9B - I use this in my shop - tied to a rotator they sell - unbeleavable receptation...