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jtsnead

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Jelco TK-850L review
I have a 850M on my Blackbird also with a Thales Simplicity, come join my FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/837424119947537 
Brand new Technics SL-1210GR platter wobble ... disappointed!
gera just buy the SL1210GAE same price if you can find one 
EMT 75th Anniversary series... TSD75 SFL ... and a bit of history.
I have been wanting to try an EMT with me Thales Simplicity II tonearm 
Looking for a new phono preamp
From low to high iFi phono 3 black label, JCJR+, Kitsune LCR MKV, Modwright PH9.0 and 9.oX 
Valab LCR-1 Mk2 Mk3
Responding to a year old thread because I just got the MK5 version, who really makes it? Sounds very good 
Technics SL-1210GAE Anniversary
US version of the cartridge https://www.lpgear.com/product/NAGAOKAJT80BK.html 
what are some of best tonearms you own or experience with.
The best I have owned was the Trans Fi Terminator 3 always liked LT arms, got tired of the adjustments so did some research and found my best tonearm the Thales Simplicity II so easy to setup and sounds just like the cartridge you are using and no... 
Phono pre amp
Another very good affordable is the Parasound Zphono XRM at $600 or the one I use as a backup the iFi Phono 3 Black Label outstanding value at $999https://positive-feedback.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/ifi-iphono-3-black-label-phono-stage/https://... 
SME Tonearms of Canada - Alfred and Company that sell new and refurbish SME
I recommend VAS in NY 
Vpi 3d Tonearm - Counterweight fitment
If this is a new table the tolerances are unacceptable, ask for a new arm or buy a SL1200G like I did and didn't look back 
ifi iPhono 3 "Black Label" Anyone?
Phono 3 black label sounding good the first few days 
ifi iPhono 3 "Black Label" Anyone?
Thanks that is what i was hoping, you have a Anna would love to hear that cartridge. The iFi power a is better than the Sbooster wow that's something, the general thought is that linear power supply is better than smps? All though I do think the F... 
ifi iPhono 3 "Black Label" Anyone?
Just found this thread I have a Ortofon MC A95 on a Thales Simplicity II arm on a Dr Feickert Blackbird that I have tried multiple stages with and it is a frustrating cartridge to get a good match I recently got the M2Tech Nash because of the high... 
Trans-Fi Terminator Tonearm: 2019 Update
See the link below to my photos you can see the PVC tube with end caps I designed for my Terminator over 15 years ago, it worked very well I had the filter after the surge tank before the arm. I never had issues with pulsing.I was one of the first... 
Trans-Fi Terminator Tonearm: 2019 Update
I was one of the original owners of the Terminator and worked with Vic all the way up to the T3. Went back to pivoted arms and could not accept the difference in sound, I finally looked into pivoted linear arms and have found an equivalent to the ...