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Schroder Tonearms - where do I purchase? are there authorized sellers in US? Another recommendation for Steve Dobbins at XactAudio, I worked with Steve to get the Schroeder Ref 11" arm to play with the Triangle Art (TA) Turntable. See picture in my system. Steve machined a custom wood arm board to attach atop the TA a... | |
Running Springs Audio Harley Always nice to see an old thread return. I got a used Haley 15 or so years ago to use with the preamp and DAC. I knew nothing about it but the price was right and with all the positive comments, why not try it! And I knew I could sell it for wha... | |
Pink Floyd Aficionados Oh, this song has special memories for me. Back in 1977, college days, Long Beach, CA, I was playing "Sheep" very loud a few days after I bought the LP. A neighbor went downstairs and turned off the circuits to my apt! Oh, the good ol' days. I ... | |
Recapping an ARC LS-5 mkiii Oh, I forgot to answer your question. My consideration/audition list would include: BAT VK51SE BAT VK52SE Cary SLP-05 Vac Renaissance Signature CAT SL-1 (Many variations) CJ Premier 16 | |
Recapping an ARC LS-5 mkiii @atlvalet - It’s a small world indeed. If you are using EH, Soviet, JJ, etc., tubes in your LS5, you have yet to hear its true potential. Do an internet search for the Tube dealer, Brent Jesse. He has given me sound advice on suggestions for seve... | |
Recapping an ARC LS-5 mkiii @djohn It's interesting to hear of Scott Franklin's recommendation here. I had the ARC SP-10 for 8 years before I switched to the LS5 II, and then the III some years later. My final showdown with the SP-10 was the MFA Luminescence at a dealer in... | |
Recapping an ARC LS-5 mkiii As a long time LS5 II and III owner, who praised these models on here 20+ years ago, I would be hesitant to put a lot of money into this. If it sounds good to you, then just run with it. But if you're looking to put $1k into this, I would sugges... | |
Duntech Sovereign, Dunlavy IV, V, VI purchase make sense today? I would like to thank everyone here and to those who wrote me externally to encourage me to give the Dunlavy speakers a serious consideration. I will get the chance to hear them in two weeks and then take them home! 😊 John | |
RIP Christine McVie One of my long time fav FM songs has been "Isn’t it Midnight", from "Tango in the Night". And of course, written by Christine. She was indeed the beautiful voice and melody writer in the band. The best always go first. | |
Amp's that are better sounding than a nad 3020 It's like asking, "what's faster than a Geo Metro?" | |
which turntable for the future? Today my turntable is a Michell Gyrodec with SME V. I'm in love with its design: a lot of competitors got ideas from it and after years and years is still a star to follow. Then why not keep it? Have you contacted Michell as to any updates tha... | |
Detachable Head shell or Not? Just an update here. After taking delivery of a Schroeder tonearm, I soon realized that this tonearm has a similar cartridge interchangeability as the Tru-Glider. In the case of the Schroeder, the cartridge attaches to a plate which is then atta... | |
Detachable Head shell or Not? It is difficult to see where the benefits are for the mechanical interfaces on the Tonearm using the methods suggested by the Tonearm Dealer you are in communication with. For my TT setup, the arm sits on a tower (cylinder) adjacent to the plat... | |
Detachable Head shell or Not? Raul - I tend to not be fond of the word, best. The use of superlatives often gets us in trouble. Even when we refer to one product over another as better, this too is often not easily quantifiable. When I compare products, I think of preferenc... | |
Detachable Head shell or Not? @pindac - I read again your comments on tube rolling while also evaluating cable differences. During the decade that I compared many cables, I did much more experimenting with tube rolling. It was 15-20 years ago that some A'gon members, most no... |