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    The new audiophile vinyl series The Original Source from Deutsche Grammophon (AAA)

    I got my Steinberg set from Amazon today. Disappointed with the high pressing number, but visually all three records look flawless. Hope they sound that way!
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    Soundsmith Sussurro MkII re-evaluated

    Hmm, it's the same weight as the MkII. But yes I agree proper setup is critical for SS carts.
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    Soundsmith Sussurro MkII re-evaluated

    Sigh. I was hoping not to hear that. ;):)
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    Soundsmith Sussurro MkII re-evaluated

    Nice! Do you have any direct experience to be able to compare the new Gold to the previous Sussurro MkII?
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    Soundsmith Sussurro MkII re-evaluated

    I find that for me Peter’s cartridges are a bit harder to optimize than my Benz’s.
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    What Cartridge(s) Is Everyone Using

    Still less time than Soundsmith here in the U.S. ;)
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    How long will a Tergitol mix "hold" in a UCM tank?

    Oh, @Neil.Antin, one other thing. It depends. If I do a lot of cleaning in sequence over a matter of several or weeks - IOW with the cover off the tank for very long periods, then I’ll have to top off the IPA after maybe a week or so. But some factors - I have a top off jug of pre-mixed...
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    Ultrasonic Cavitation & Cleaning Explained

    @Neil.Antin, if I have dirty records that need a pre-clean on my vacuum RCM before going into the USM, can I do the Liquinox mix, vacuum it off, and then drop it right into the USM, or do I still need to do the water rinse before putting it into the ultrasonic?
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    What Cartridge(s) Is Everyone Using

    Benz LP-S Benz Gullwing SLR Benz Wood SL (yes I like Benz carts! :D) Ortofon A95 Soundsmith Sussurro MkII Soundsmith Paua MkII ES Denon 103R in aluminum body Miyajima Premium Be mono Ortofon Quintet mono A couple of others…
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    How long will a Tergitol mix "hold" in a UCM tank?

    Yes Neil I did buy an IPA hydrometer and I do check its concentration regularly. And you’re right of course - that does evaporate. :) But hmm, I hadn’t thought about the water evaporation (if of any significance) increasing the concentration of the Tergitol.
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    AXPONA 2024 Ron Reporting

    Unfortunate, although I guess I wouldn’t be too unhappy with a Grand Cru. ;) Mike seems likes he has real excitement behind getting Benz back into notice by the audio world.
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    Axpona 24’ Mike Lavigne pics

    I also liked the Amphion room. New to me as well. Those Stenheims were the 3SE.
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    AXPONA 2024 Ron Reporting

    I’m surprised no one has yet commented on Benz-Micro finally getting a new distributor for the U.S. - and making a show presence after so many years. I was very happy to meet with Mike Fajen of Sierra Sound. They had two tables each outfitted with two arms so showing four different Benz carts...
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    How long will a Tergitol mix "hold" in a UCM tank?

    Meaning to say - I mixed up a batch of Tergitol a couple of months ago in anticipation of the upcoming purchase of a bunch of records. Time kind of delayed that, and between then and now I've only been able to clean about 12 records. Not enough to cause any weird growths to develop in the tank...
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    AXPONA 2024 Ron Reporting

    And of course as a Von Schweikert owner, I would have to agree! :D
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    Soundsmith Sussurro MkII re-evaluated

    Interesting! I too use the LP-S and the Sussurro MkII. Quite different, but I love them both.
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    Axpona 2024 who is going and why?

    First of all, this guy is not Italian. Second, he can’t even pronounce the name correctly. But at least he recognizes that it’s good pie.
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    Axpona 2024 who is going and why?

    I’ll be there Thursday through Sunday.
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    Anyone have a clue what’s on this record surface?

    @Neil.Antin, the 99% IPA was only marginally effective, and I’m being charitable when I say that. So this morning I covered the offending area with a blob of Titebond Original and stuck a stick on to it. So tomorrow morning I just use the stick and hope the blob of glue comes up with it? No prep...
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    What turntables do you use? Pictures would be nice as well :-)

    That's a pretty table! Is that their own arm?
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    Does DSP belong in State of the Art Systems?

    Good write up. Personally I've seen (among those who've done EQ) far too many rooms that measure dead flat in FR. To my ears they've all sounded terrible.
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    'BEST' Garden hose

    I had a 40 some odd year old Craftsman screwdriver that I got from my dad. It had finally given up the ghost back when Craftsman tools were still Craftsman tools. Brought it in to the store, they gave me a brand new one that was an exact duplicate of the one I handed in. My equally old (older at...
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    Anyone have a clue what’s on this record surface?

    @Neil.Antin, can I use 99% IPA for this, is is that concentration too dangerous to the record surface? As for glue, all I have is Titebond III Ultimate and Elmers Glue-All.
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    'BEST' Garden hose

    I think they only go up to 50’. :confused:
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    Does DSP belong in State of the Art Systems?

    Head smack! :rolleyes: I did miss seeing the light blue line amidst the others. Sorry for the confusion!
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    Does DSP belong in State of the Art Systems?

    Right. I'm referring to the area circled in black. It looks like a bit of boost was used to correct these dips.
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    Anyone have a clue what’s on this record surface?

    It didn’t come off with Neil’s Liquinox based solution, nor with AI’s enzyme based cleaner. It almost looks like it’s a discoloration in the vinyl, but I can’t be sure.
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    'BEST' Garden hose

    If you can find it, Dramm. Great hose, IMO way better than Craftsman.
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    Does DSP belong in State of the Art Systems?

    PGA, this is an impressive but also somewhat interesting (to me anyway) result. It looks like you’ve got boosts of around 5dB or more between about 50-80Hz. That seems like a lot of boost at such low frequencies. I thought that was a no-no.
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    "Vintage", an all analog jazz Lp, from Jason Sabbagh

    It’ll be great to meet you, Jerome! I got my copy of Vintage when it was released. Love it!

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