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Shindo Cortese - First Impressions
Wise that you are keeping the Montille, Alberto. Even though the Montille is entry level, i bet you will be coming back to it. Congrats on the new amp. 
DAC to match $2-3K CD player
Smholl, I have read your comments with great interest. What is the rest of your system? Thanks. 
Has anyone heard or tried the new Naim Dac?
"I think it is a huge waste of money to spend that kind ofcoin on a cd spinner when high rez media and hard drivesare the way of the future. "A used or even new Naim cd player at any level is a great value if you have a decent sized cd collection.... 
Anybody else got a 45 SET amp?
Glad it worked out for you Philefreak! Can you give us more details about your 45 amp from Mr. Burgess?If you can remember from our discussions, I have two Burgess SETs (300B and 45/46). The 45/46 amp is a much less expensive build but amazingly e... 
Bearing Drain - Technics SP10 MKii and others
Richard, if nobody can provide something specific, I suggest contacting local machine shops. I imagine they might have an idea.Jim, thanks for your comments. I bet the table sounds really fantastic! I have emailed Albert and await his comments aft... 
Affordable Mono Cartridge For VPI Scout
Someone on audio asylum recently bought a Benz mono and really likes it. True mono and likely a good match to VPI tonearms. 
Affordable Mono Cartridge For VPI Scout
I am no expert but much of what you just posted from Audiotools is incorrect...with all due respect.The SPU and Lyra cartridges have two coils and are wired or oriented internally for mono use. They are not true mono. The CG25Di (there is no SPU C... 
Affordable Mono Cartridge For VPI Scout
Br3098, 1. Good point on customization. SMM3 with larger stylus profile of the period might be something to try! 2. What is louder? Two speakers with each speaker having half output or one speaker with full output? I don't have any gain issues usi... 
Affordable Mono Cartridge For VPI Scout
BR, Can you answer my question regarding the Soundsmith cartridge?Regarding the Denon 102, I don't believe you are correct. Read this link and in particular, the last paragraph below (if this is not clear, examine the graph...it's the same author ... 
Affordable Mono Cartridge For VPI Scout
What are the differences between the Soundsmith SMMC-3 stereo and mono versions? Is the stylus tip different? Is there a different construction besides coil orientation? I disagree on the efficacy of the Denon 102. There is nothing in the design t... 
One off my Audiopax 88s has gone up in smoke.
Email Jim Smith. He is claiming he can help. He posted this on audio asylum. He was just in contact with Audiopax on December 11.Here is what he said:" Although I didn't go to the link, there are most likely some unresolved issues out there. In fa... 
Personal amp evolution
Oldelf1, it's awesome to see someone post here who built original Scott Kits. I had a LK-150 but had to sell so that I could move on. Wish I still had it! 
Phono preamp evolution
Pro-Ject Phono Box (1)Dynavector P75 (2)ASR Mini Basis (3)Klyne 7PX 2.5 (5)Shindo Aurieges (4)JE Labs (6)where (1) denotes worst and (6) denotes best 
Best $5,000 system for a small apt. in Stockholm
simple, easy to move, and hard to beat 
SET the best?
Thanks to both of you! I'll have to look for it next time I have my amp on the scope but I don't remember seeing a tilt.