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Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello All, I just emailed LP Gear directly. They responded back to me immediately, and stated that the AT20SS stylus' that they are selling are Original NOS from Audio Technica. They told me that they bought the Stock of stylus' directly from Audi... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
This sounds like the same issue with the AT20SS Stylus. LP Gear states that they are original NOS that they bought directly from AT. The place Raul recommends is 2 times the price. Audiophiles on the Vinyl Engine are stating that the LP Gear AT20S... 
Harmon Kardan T65c Turntable
Ferrari, I have been reading many good things about this series of Harmon Kardan Turntables on a forum called the VinylCircle. There are several mods, and several users of these tables, they seem to have a very good reputation. No wonder it sounds... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello Raul, Would this be the same stylus replacement? This is the one I was referring to from LP Gear.http://www.lpgear.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=LG&Product_Code=ATN20SS Please let me know..Thanks, Ray 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Thank You, Raul and Dgob....I was considering getting a NOS AT20SS Stylus from LP Gear for $109.00 from what I hear, this stylus truely brings out the best in this cartridge. I hope it outperforms my newer OC9 MLII...and AT440MLA...and the AT150ML... 
How many People own Working Reel to Reel Decks?
Hello, What is Spotify?? I know Open Reels are great for recording much music on a tape, with great recording quality. Do you mean from Radio? I do that myself here, with use of audio timer, for late night recording on my TEAC X2000R or AKAI GX-74... 
Microscope for stylus inspection
Hello, They also sell a Handheld, LED Lighted 30x to 100x handheld microscope at Radio Shack for about $20.00 Its ok for the inspecting we are talking about. I know a guy that used to inspect stylii at a Stereo Shop, and is still very active in tu... 
How many People own Working Reel to Reel Decks?
Jeff, I dont go the Tapeproject route, and I have 4 decks, and been into these machines for years. Its easiest to just buy what you like from ebay, or craigslist, etc...Also, if you have a nice turntable, you can make your own tapes, and listen to... 
How many People own Working Reel to Reel Decks?
I own 4 Open Reel decks now, all are broought up to, or better than factory specs. but have owned several others in the past as well. Right now I have a 2 track Tandberg TD20A-SE, with all new Tandberg Heads installed...A Tandberg TD20A all heads ... 
Bottlehead Seduction or Cary AE-3 phono preamp?
How is the new JICO stylus for the Shure V15VMR? Is it as good sounding as the original? Thanks, Ray 
NJ Audio Society?
Hello All, I live in Berlin,NJ area. Not too far from Philly. Id love to meet some fellow audiophiles, especially Analog minded ones. Im heavily into Vinyl, and Reel to Reel decks. I have 5 Reel to Reels and all have been brought to, or better tha... 
Harmon Kardan T65c Turntable
Yes Ferrari, The Alphason HRS100MC is the Titanium arm from Alphason in the 1980's. It is one hell of an arm as well. I believe it is 10.5 gram effective mass, so will work with alot of cartridges out there, and the armtube is filled with a foam s... 
Harmon Kardan T65c Turntable
I spoke with Mike at VPI about a new arm for my HW19 MK.IV. Mine is also Piano Black finish. Mike told me that these tables were among the best they ever built, and reason for discontinuing, was that they were just too expensive to make. He said I... 
Driving ALON V with CJ Premier 11: Can I improve?
Hello All. I have the ALON IV's and bought them new. I am using an Audio Research SP9 Preamp, and was using an Adcom GFA-555 200 watt per channel amp. Things were great with CD, Tuner, Cassette and my Reel to Reels, but on Phono, I used to have to... 
Harmon Kardan T65c Turntable
The VPI HW19 MK.IV is an unreal turntable. Amazing turntable, and I have auditioned alot. I like it better than any of VPI's current offerings. I have not heard the classic, and of course, im not counting the TNT. What kind of Light do you use to ...