Recent content by monty68

  1. monty68

    TW Acustic AC1

    Hi, Tried to ask TW directly this question but got no response. I still have a spray can of the very thin oil that came with older TW tables but it dries out quickly and I think it could be bettered. What bearing oils would you recommend for this table? I thought maybe the Origin Live platter...
  2. monty68

    New cartridge

    Hi, My Dynavector XX2 died after the cantilever snapped through over enthusiastic house cleaning (not by me!). Looking for a comparable but hopefully better replacement and in pole position at the moment thinking of the VDH Frog. Table is TW Acustic AC1 with SME V arm going through an Ayre...
  3. monty68

    VDH Frog

    Thanks, it sounds like a decent cartridge
  4. monty68

    Nordost Tyr tonearm cable

    Thanks!
  5. monty68

    VDH Frog

    Hi, thanks, yeah it's an SMEV and the Ayre Px5e.
  6. monty68

    VDH Frog

    Hi, Looking for a new cartridge to replace/upgrade a Dynavector XX2, and thinking about The Frog. Is it a good cartridge and an upgrade on the Dynavector? What is better? Also, wondered about the Soundsmith Aida, or any other cartridges in that price bracket. Thanks!
  7. monty68

    Hello from new member

    Thanks, that's kind. Got to be the TW AC1 and SMEV. Worth every penny!
  8. monty68

    Hello from new member

    Hi, New member here from the UK. Been into hifi for 20 years but due to some life circumstances, lost touch with all the latest and greatest and system was in storage for last few years. Got it all back out again, dusted it down and going to set it all back up again and do some upgrading no...
  9. monty68

    Nordost Tyr tonearm cable

    Hi, New member here looking for some advice. I have a Nordost Tyr tonearm cable on my SMEV with the WBT RCA connectors and was wondering if it is a simple job or even possible to reterminate these with XLR connectors so I can run them balanced into my phono stage which has XLR inputs and...

About us

  • What’s Best Forum is THE forum for high end audio, product reviews, advice and sharing experiences on the best of everything else. This is THE place where audiophiles and audio companies discuss vintage, contemporary and new audio products, music servers, music streamers, computer audio, digital-to-analog converters, turntables, phono stages, cartridges, reel-to-reel tape machines, speakers, headphones and tube and solid-state amplification. Founded in 2010 What’s Best Forum invites intelligent and courteous people of all interests and backgrounds to describe and discuss the best of everything. From beginners to life-long hobbyists to industry professionals, we enjoy learning about new things and meeting new people, and participating in spirited debates.

Quick Navigation

User Menu

Steve Williams
Site Founder | Site Owner | Administrator
Ron Resnick
Site Co-Owner | Administrator
Julian (The Fixer)
Website Build | Marketing Managersing