ssurbaugh
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| Tube amp beginner Rrog,Yeah, I actually wanted a CL60 but I was getting rid of the Pro Acs soon so needed the additional cash for Dynaudios. | |
| Tube amp beginner You might be able to find an ARC classic 30 near that price or $700ish. I enjoyed having that amp for years and played fairly loudly with Pro Ac response 2s.ss | |
| Audio Research VT100 tube replacement Geek,thanks. It appears upscale has run into problems supplying 6550s for VT100s since they won't (knowingly) sell you the tubes. They must have had customers install the tubes and bad things happened. I guess I'll just buy from ARC and an additio... | |
| Audio Research VT100 tube replacement "Winged Cs not available anymore?Right here: http://www.upscaleaudio.com/products/SED-%22Winged-C%22-6550C.htmlAnd many other Tube retailers. ARC is currently putting these in there AMPs. Btw..its $1K for a full set of output/input tubes from ARC.... | |
| VPi HW 19 jr upgrade Rodman,You mention,"Of course- the acrylic armboard is a separate entity, on all but the Jr(no steel) & Mk IV."All photo's I've located and a stereophile review show an armboard on the MKIV. I'm looking at the option of a Mark IV chassis. | |
| VPi HW 19 jr upgrade Well thats two recommendations for SDS...Thanks for all the help. I've certainly got a number of different thoughts. And I both the Mark2 and Mark 3 platter.And yes, it weights 9 pounds.ss | |
| VPi HW 19 jr upgrade Rodman,Sorry if I'm throwing around incorrect terminology. I was referring to the oak base on which the feet are attached as the base and the 1" MDF on the Jr which houses the arm, bearing and platter as the plinth, apparently erroneously...Referr... | |
| VPi HW 19 jr upgrade Glad to hear it. I just ordered a set. Very reasonable prices. Probably near 1/2 the price of others. Its funny. My buddy put cones on his VPI 15 years ago and I certainly meant to get some but never did. Takes a forum like this to get off my ass.... | |
| VPi HW 19 jr upgrade Mark,"The beauty of the HW-19, is its basically simple, almost "home depot mod, and upgrade" design."I'd agree with that.I find it interesting that most TT manufacturers are not using spring suspensions any more. Certainly VPI. 15-20 years ago it ... | |
| VPi HW 19 jr upgrade P,ssurbaugh at G mail..Thanks! | |
| VPi HW 19 jr upgrade Certainly getting rid of the rubber feet is the next and quick change. Looked at the Audiopoints and Dan's site, Eden Audio. Nice prices there and sent him an email. I like the maple base idea too and butcher block verses audiophile base. BTW, I i... | |
| VPi HW 19 jr upgrade Rodman,Thanks. $300 is not bad. So, that's run the springs or the Sorbos with the steel and acrylic chassis?Steve | |
| VPi HW 19 jr upgrade Yogi,Thanks for the info. I bought the table used back in '93 and was just happy it had an upgraded platter. Never had paperwork regarding the platter.So do you think replacing the plinth with a Mk3 set up with Sorbos is a good route? Or do think ... | |
| VPi HW 19 jr upgrade Yes, the spindle is one piece and inserts from the bottom.Is it lead? Not sure but its certainly not metal. Probably lead, its softer than steel or Alu.ss | |
| VPi HW 19 jr upgrade I got a digital scale that I forgot we had. Platter weights 9.2lbs with spindle. |