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Graham phantom MK2 /. Simon Yorke S10
Rilou,I run the 10", traditional Graham/Linn mount on my clear audio table for mono playback and a 12" on my TechDAS in the rear position for stereo. I am still waiting for production to finish on my Graham Phantom Elite arm 10" that I will run in... 
Graham phantom MK2 /. Simon Yorke S10
I can buy any arm in the world and I still choose the Graham Phantom Supreme. No arm has a better and more accurate VTA on the fly scheme other than Graham. Bubble level for repeatable desired VTA for any record thickness in seconds. The sound is ... 
TAVES 2013 Air Force One
Congrats Dev. I think you have hit the pinnacle of vinyl reproduction. Enjoy it in good health. 
no looking back
I'm an audio deske owner. If I could do it over again, I would go KL Audio ultra cleaner. In either case, it's worth hand scrubbing your lp's first with your favorite cleaner, wipe them dry with a micro towel, then finish and dry with the ultrason... 
What is the Phono stage you have finished with?
I have added the Allnic H5000 DHT phono stage to keep company with my Pass XP-25. I am still waiting for delivery (2 weeks away). 
Rhea vs Pass XP-15
I understand that the XP-15 is pretty close to the XP-25. If that is the case, it's a world class performer with great loading options. 
How long does it take you to install a cartridge?
The one thing I learned about the Mint LP and the painstaking time to get the overhang and zenith spot on is that in the end, the cantilever flexes anyway, hopefully offset by proper antiskating. It will never be perfectly straight for the whole L... 
Stylus Rake Angle
Jcarr said:At the same time, many classical orchestral works have their most dynamic climaxes at the very end of the LP, where distortion is highest and upper frequency response most suppressed. That is why the Classic Records RCA reissues in 4 si... 
How long does it take you to install a cartridge?
I use to use a Mint LP with my Graham Supreme. It took at least an hour to get it spot on. I used the Graham jig for the first time, 2 months ago. It sounds better than the Mint alignment and took less than 5 minutes to get the cart properly align... 
Stylus Rake Angle
All this precision done on one record, then you play the next, it will be off, even if it's the same record weight...Tonearm mfg'r need to include spirit levels at their pivot to ensure sra consistency from record to record. Graham has got it right. 
AudioDesk Systeme Record Cleaner
I just surpassed a year this month. 1 more to go. If it fails then, I'll get it fixed, sell it and buy the Kl Audio ultrasonic unit.http://klaudio.com/ 
AudioDesk Systeme Record Cleaner
My unit failed after about 1000 cycles last fall. The rollers would not retract after the unit drained and was ready to dry the record. It had to go back to Germany for repairs. It has been great ever since. It's good the warranty is 3 years. 
Feickert blackbird, kuzma 4 point which cartridge
http://www.avshowrooms.com/Kuzma_4Point.html 
Feickert blackbird, kuzma 4 point which cartridge
The reviews I have read call the 4 point one of the best available. Syntax must have an axe to grind...lol 
To ring or not to ring?
If you don't have a ring or vacuum hold down, most records will not lie flat (Edge warp, dish or cup). Therefore you have changing VTA, VTF throughout each revolution of the disk. This is not beneficial to the sound. Some suspended designs cannot ...