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  1. Catcher10

    What Cartridge(s) Is Everyone Using

    Ok I just noticed the pic I posted above......I did not do that on purpose, meaning the design of the clamp and the head shell screws......LOL. Although that diamond cut pattern on both does look very cool together. I actually do not use the clamp, I found it did not do a good job TBH. The head...
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    What Cartridge(s) Is Everyone Using

    I'm using one of these right now....
  3. Catcher10

    Mini Review: Lyra Delos

    Listening to this record and can't stop smiling at how dynamic it is, as the resolution is stunning with the Kleos..........
  4. Catcher10

    Mini Review: Lyra Delos

    Everything I have spun so far sounds fantastic...Including older records have a new sound. What really helped was the Wally Tractor, I had been suspicious of my previous protractors just not giving me the desired outcome. The Wally is very involving and takes a lot of patience to use, especially...
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    Mini Review: Lyra Delos

    I received my Kleos sooner than I expected.......Absolutely a great decision on my part to upgrade from the Delos. Fully setup, using both Wally Tractor and Foz Meter, some of the best measurements I've had with the Foz. All this shows with the Kleos performance, biggest benefit is resolution is...
  6. Catcher10

    Convince me to restart my analog journey

    Send me your credit card and I'll get you started on a nice vinyl collection.......:cool:
  7. Catcher10

    Mini Review: Lyra Delos

    I've had the Kleos on loan now for about 3 weeks. I think the loaner has a slight, very slight bend in the cantilever so the performance may be off. I have to skew the cart more than normal to align the cantilever.......but even with that I am getting some added benefits of the Kleos over the...
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    What's the correct MC cartridge loading?

    I think that Stereophile article is lacking in the weeds info, especially for those that can make various adjustments to loading. I rarely find these reviewers talking about MC loading in articles, honestly I don't think they are well schooled on the subject since they almost always suggest 100...
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    Mini Review: Lyra Delos

    This is excellent! I've been a Delos user since 2016 and just got a new one but now thinking I will exchange it for a Kleos. My local dealer will be sending me one to demo for a couple weeks. I'm sure I will tell him to order one... Thanks for your review! Cheers
  10. Catcher10

    An Introduction from Songer Audio

    I heard these at Pacific AudioFest and really liked them, a lot! Very impressive build and sonic character, very easy listen.
  11. Catcher10

    What turntables do you use? Pictures would be nice as well :-)

    Added a Project Xtension 10 Evolution in Olive wood last week.
  12. Catcher10

    Do Mobile Fidelity Vinyl Re-issues Have a Digital Step in the Process?

    Can someone advise if there currently are digital cut records for sale, new and not resale, that sell for $100-$125? PS Audio's little boutique Octave Records presses records from DSD, sells them for $50, these are full studio recordings done as DSD originally. I have tons of records that are...
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    Do Mobile Fidelity Vinyl Re-issues Have a Digital Step in the Process?

    Tend to agree, I have several and am not selling them......but I also am not paying them $100-$125 for anymore that are digital cut lacquers.
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    Do Mobile Fidelity Vinyl Re-issues Have a Digital Step in the Process?

    That was asked by MikeE during his visit to MoFi this week, they admitted that going back to 2008 they have been cutting lacquers from digital file. They were not specific if it was DSD, we can only assume so, but MoFi mentions only making copies of tapes using 4xDSD. Specifically the question...
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    Do Mobile Fidelity Vinyl Re-issues Have a Digital Step in the Process?

    My issues are very simple with MoFi. Pretty much the whole industry and consumers believed that MoFi was cutting lacquers using the ORIGINAL MASTER TAPES. The whole process was 100% in the analog domain, no digital steps were involved. So we as consumers paid them a premium for this service, all...
  16. Catcher10

    Esoteric Grandioso T1 Turntable

    Do I see a gear drive system for the platter?
  17. Catcher10

    Miles Davis Kind of Blue meets Analogue Productions' UHQR

    My UHQR version has finally shipped, left KS today....
  18. Catcher10

    DSD to Vinyl Versus Analog Tape to Vinyl

    Does anyone find Paul's studio name contradictory to what he is claiming.....Octave RECORDS. You might think he would have named it Octave DIGITAL.... My interest lies in records only, I just can't get past the artificial bits that cloud the digital world and the clinical sounding music. Over...
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    Miles Davis Kind of Blue meets Analogue Productions' UHQR

    This is good info thanks for that! I clean all my records before playing on a vacuum machine, I don't believe that records arrive with nothing in the grooves. These pressing plants are not surgical clean rooms, there is stuff probably flying all over the place. My other copy is the Columbia...
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    Miles Davis Kind of Blue meets Analogue Productions' UHQR

    It's been well documented on the SHoffman site, many members report very noisy surface with pops and clicks here and there, some warping also. The problem is Chad at AP is touting this Clarity Vinyl as super quiet, the best pressing. There is a 280 page thread on it.......My suspicion is that...
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    Miles Davis Kind of Blue meets Analogue Productions' UHQR

    Seems my order will be a couple more months before shipping. AP has run into some issues with the first 6,000 pressed.....I'm in no rush, I can wait for any problems to be corrected before my order ships.
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    Miles Davis Kind of Blue meets Analogue Productions' UHQR

    I have a 1971 US repress, sounds perfectly fine. I have the 2010 Columbia/Legacy reissue 180g, sounds excellent with deep lows cut by Kevin Gray. I have a CD not sure what release, it's ok just meh. So I suppose one more won't hurt...preordered.
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    The importance of VTA, SRA and Azimuth - pics

    Watched the podcast recording......Very well done, one of the better ones for sure!! I need to really spend time with the USB scope I have, it's an AmScope 20x-800x and yea very suspect on the specs. But it is so wonky to operate, I need the stand/holder you have that should help a lot to...
  24. Catcher10

    The importance of VTA, SRA and Azimuth - pics

    Sweet!!! Should I still register?
  25. Catcher10

    The importance of VTA, SRA and Azimuth - pics

    Did not know about that....dang it!! 11am PST I'm busy with HS coaching.......maybe it will be recorded??
  26. Catcher10

    The importance of VTA, SRA and Azimuth - pics

    Thanks J.R. for this post and feedback. Maybe it is semantics but I suppose I do mean crosstalk balance vs channel balance. I've always looked at these adjustments as "the best possible scenario" and so far the Foz meter gets me there quickly and easily. I don't care for the software adjustment...
  27. Catcher10

    The importance of VTA, SRA and Azimuth - pics

    As far as Azimuth, I've done the eye ball thing, CD thing and by ear. I was using the TruRTA Analyzer playing a 1KHz tone off AP Test LP, I was never really satisfied with the testing and results, I knew I was close but could do better. So I bought a Foz Meter and that just made the process so...
  28. Catcher10

    What's Spinning Tonight?

    Tonight, one of many.......... Yes~Fragile (1972) George Peckham (Porky) Cut -AAA/-AAA
  29. Catcher10

    What's Spinning Tonight?

    Last night......
  30. Catcher10

    Stereo Imaging Recordings? What are you're References?

    I have a few I use to check for spot on adjustment, especially azimuth and channel balance. Peter Gabriel's 45RPM Us album Fourteen Black Paintings, Blood Of Eden. These tracks should envelope your listening area with deep wide waves of sound. I sit about 3.5m from my speakers and my bones...

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