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SME 309... straight or 90-degree DIN?
90 degree DIN on most of the turntable arm board. SME includes 90 degree DIN. SME uses standard pin out/configuration for RCA plug terminated. I'm not sure about the XLR/Balanced connector version(I have not used it). On some of the turntable arm ... 
Michell Gyro SE:anybody bought an Orbe platter?
FrankC,My Orbe SE MKII is European model with the 33/45 switch on VC tacho controller. Your power supply should have a label showing whether it is an Orbe controller or VC Tacho controller. Order version of the Orbe had AC motor with Orbe controll... 
Michell Gyro SE:anybody bought an Orbe platter?
I have both Orbe SE MKII(DC motor with VC Tacho motor controller) and full Gyrodec(AC motor with QC power supply) currently. I have tinkered around two tables using same SME arm and Shelter 901 cartridegs to see if sound difference is coming from ... 
Audio Research PH3 SE - Shelter 501 II compatibili
Radio Shack should have 500 ohm resistors. I would recommend trying out different values and decide what works best on your system. Due to difference in internal wiring of the tonearm, listener preference, rest of the system balance, etc, not ever... 
Audio Research PH3 SE - Shelter 501 II compatibili
I'm using PH3SE with Shelter 901. I am using 500 ohm load after trying different loads. 100 ohm was way over damped in my system. 
Goldmund Studio/T3 with Helikon cartridge
I recommend to check T3 set up completely, using cheaper cartridge and any LPs the you don't care of. It is most likely that T3 arm is not set up properly.I had a similar incident with Goldmund Studio/T3 and ended up ruining a couple of my favorit... 
Sonic Frontiers Power 2 or ARC VT-100 MKII???
I have owned ARC VT100MKII and still own SF Power2. In stock form, VT100 will give you warmer "tubey" sound than Power 2. Initial listening, it will make you thinking that VT100 sound better than Power 2. After while, Power 2 will start sounding m... 
Cary 300SEI with KR 300BXLS tubes
I have Cary 300B SE monoblocks which I have used KR 300BXLS for comparason.If you have normal Cary 300B SEI version, just putting KR300BXLS will not give you 20wpc. In order to get full power potential of KR300BXLS, you need to have the amplifier ... 
Record sleeves?
Red Trumpet will have sleeves just like VRP except slightly heavier. I was looking to get more VRP sleeves but no luck. Found out about the Red Trumpet from VA and gave them a call. Rick, owner of Red Trumpet, is getting shippment from east which ... 
Kuzma Stogi Reference vs. Nottingham Hypersapce
I'm not sure purchasing one of the two tables you mentioned would be a upgrade from your current turntable/tonearm set up. If I were your shoes, I would keep SME V arm and look for a table that mates well with SME V(one you own). How are you using... 
VPI 19 MK III , which L/O cartridge?
I have exact same table/arm combination for 2nd system. I have used a whole lot of different MC cartridges from $200 to $3500 range. For most bang for bucks, I would recommend Shelter 501mkII, Benz Glider 2, Benz L2(or M2). If you have a budget ov... 
Owners of the JA Michell SE turntable..question.
Here is the observation from my turntables:Michell Gyrodec(full version) with AC motor and QC power supply does not have the switch light up.Orbe SE MKII with DC motor does have switch light up.I'm not sure whether it is the AC/DC motor circuit di... 
VPI HW19 MkIII vs. Michell Gyrodec?
I just wanted to clarify what has been stated. To be sure that Dirtyragamuffin and other Audiogon readers gets the correct facts.Wall Shelf or solid stand is more essential to Non-Suspended turntable. Wall shelf or solid stand will benefit suspend... 
VPI HW19 MkIII vs. Michell Gyrodec?
Dirtyragamuffin,Here is non-official Michell set up guide maintained by Werner.http://www.angelfire.com/music5/michell_gyrodec/This will give you idea on how to set up Gyrodec/Orbe.IMHO, VTA/VTF set up is much more involved than Gyrodec/Orbe turnt... 
VPI HW19 MkIII vs. Michell Gyrodec?
Bombaywalla,I'm not sure whether you have owned VPI or Michell but it seems you are refering to Sota or Linn suspension set up regarding the finnicky set up and the constant maintanence. As for VPI or Michell suspension? I don't remember the last ...