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End Game Turntable suggestions
Well Tempered Reference would be the best sounding option. Basis Ovation has the best look/sound ratio.  
What cable companies make the best cables and sell them directly?
I was lucky enough to try 100+ different cables. Nothing get close to High Fidelity cables. The price bites, but these are the best of the best of the best. Rick is the owner. You can deal directly. If grade his tonearm Helix Ultimate Reference a... 
Grading of phono cartridges Part 3
There were few Yatra cartridges made by ZYX. Yatra, Yatra R Yatra R-100, Yatra R100 MK II Yatra Sb, Yatra Z and many others. Not to mention the Japanese/Asian markets models were different from US and Europa models by specs, colors and sound somet... 
A pragmatic view of cartridge expenses / many questions
When listen to the records, the entire pass has too many points that contribute to the correct reproduction or severe loss. Different cartridges has different electrical and mechanical specifications. These specifications constantly change and deg... 
Aidas Cartridge
Hello, I'm producer and distributor of Aidas phono cartridges. Please check Aidasaudio.com All needed information and reviews links there.Also you can check USA distribution site at: virausa.comYou can contact me if need any additional information... 
Grading of phono cartridges Part 3
towinnardtThe Malachite Gold is the 2020 model that will sell in Europe and USA from January 1st.2020That is not our top model, but it sounds the best and beats even Mammoth at some point.The Mammoth review is at Positive Feedback latest upgrade. ... 
Grading phono cartridges Part 2.
There was a good movie decade ago- Fight Club. The great story about the guy with multiple personalities. I might sell to my friends in Hollywood script of Fight Club -2; story about AG member Chakster. Daytime he's nobody, without particular j... 
Grading of phono cartridges Part 3
daveyf, I don't know how much more clearer I could be. This is my PERSONAL guide for my PERSONAL reference only. I didn't make it to please you or anyone else. I don't sell this information. My clients asking for this all the time. I can answer ... 
Grading of phono cartridges Part 3
todaveyf, It took average 1 cartridge per week to record this observation for 12 years. Maybe 1 minute a week or so. Get the calculator and check. This is my personal guide when buying and selling cartridges. Don't make any other assumptions. ... 
Grading of phono cartridges Part 3
edgewar,I posted this early morning. Might miss few. The transfer from word made the file crooked and corrupted somehow.The Zen was here:38. Sato Musen      Zen Diamond             MC           27             68         95  
At what price point do I run into diminishing returns on an MC Cartridge?
toDaveyf,  We test damphers in laboratory here in USA, In Europe and home. There are many instruments to do testing. Some are simple and we can do this at home. Some are very sophisticated- we do lab tests. All lab created diamonds are different... 
At what price point do I run into diminishing returns on an MC Cartridge?
toDaveyf, The styluses have different configuration. Conical stylus has one face. The sophisticated Shibata or Micro Ridge like have up to 32 faces. To mount and align such on a cantilever takes laser beam technology to get the angles r... 
At what price point do I run into diminishing returns on an MC Cartridge?
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Cat jumped on turntable
The re-tip with original cantilever is not possible. None of re-tippers have the square shank cantilever if we are talking about early Carat with 2mm short cantilever None of the re-tippers can make square extension to fit new cantilever. The cart... 
Stylus not tracking and sounds terrible
it is too early on Friday to make statement that bike or boat is a vehicle.I prefer to stay with my type of logic.if you bring some info that suppose to be helpful or educative at least respect the readers. Your posts have nothing but flood gush.N...