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Headphones--The Grado sound in a closed design?
very cool...thanks for the response...unfortunately I might have to let the grados go depending on the headphones I find...I've read a few things stating the ultrasone line has a very open feel although closed back...it's a shame that I might have... 
New speakers for analog setup in price range??
Thanks y'all...For more info, I should say I am running with an Onix SP3 (38Wx2), slee era gold, and MMF5 with Benz H2 wood body...I have thought about the Arro's as well...with the Vander's work with the SP3 power? 
VPI vacuum too much??
Stltrains, Jsa, and Chadnliz....Thanks for the extra tips...will file these away in case it occurs again and it's not the same issue.... 
VPI vacuum too much??
Checked it today....tightened the cap more, and no problem...thanks.... 
Any new record cleaning products?
Ok, I'm threadjacking my own thread. Ran a couple records yesterday and used the VPI fluid that I had until the AI gets here. I'm wondering what brushes are used with good results, MOFI? Overall the results were good, I was surprised that even new... 
Any new record cleaning products?
Thank y'all...I have a bottle of the VPI fluid, but will go ahead and pick up the AI and give it a shot...That new MoFi sounds interesting. Look forward to hearing more. 
the dreaded breaking of tonearm wire...now what?
Aud,I am loving the Benz...It's smooth, silky, quiet. It's high's and lows reach much higher than the Goldring. The whole entire sound spectrum is a new beast now. It's incredible what a difference it made. I know it's not the best table and arm, ... 
the dreaded breaking of tonearm wire...now what?
Got the connection soldered back today...works just fine, though not the prettiest connection.I think I'm going to either do a re-wire or look into one over the next couple months...but, for now, I'm happy...Thanks y'all!! 
Benz help
Thanks Stringreen, I'm going to raise it some today and see how it works out. I'm probably pretty close to 3mm down from horizontal myself. I will also take some better measurements today as well. Thanks Pied as well. I keep reading it's b/w 1.8 a... 
the dreaded breaking of tonearm wire...now what?
Audphile....It really wasn't too bad. The clip on the white wire was stuck just a bit, and when it finally freed loose, it just shot off and snapped the cable in two. I've heard of people using toothpicks to help loosen them before pulling with th... 
Benz help
Oh shoot...Sorry about that, thought I put it in...It's the Pro-ject stock arm for the MMF-5 (2.1 I believe). 
Benz help
I have the tracking at 2.0...it is a used cart and i was worried about that...but he offered my money back if it doesnt work...if you dont mind sending me a private message so I could send pics that would be great....for what its worth...it sounds... 
Benz help
I'll try taking a couple pics so y'all can see what I'm looking at if you want me to send to your email, since I don't think we can post here can we? I lowered the VTA slightly this morning. It's pretty parallel at the tonearm and the cart. I'll t... 
Benz help
Tvad, yeah I checked it before I bought it because it was a concern of mine...it's at about 9.9-10.2 in res frequency, so it seems it should work. Viridian, it never bottoms out...I'm using the shure for tracking force (i know not the most reliabl... 
Benz help
Sorry guys, should have been more clear. My left/right angle isn't to bad, just slightly off. Actually rides in the middle without the anti-skate. What I meant was the verticle angle, being viewed perpendicularly to the cart. It seems to be riding...