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    Can a Technics SL-1200G challenge the state of the art?

    First of all thanks. I think Inspire Audio (or similar name) do a very impressive SL1200 upgrade. I know many claim they can hear the speed correction in play due to the multiple one way speed corrections - i think they are talking a bit of nonsense frankly - once up to speed fluctuations on...
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    Can a Technics SL-1200G challenge the state of the art?

    I’m a huge fan of dd’s. And the technics is quite superb and can take you very far. The issue is that whilst you can do magic with the plinth platter mat and arm there is the issue of the speed control. It’s a 12 pole motor the sp10 is 15 pole. This is where say the Sony TTS8000 is superb it...
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    How good is the Vendetta SCP 2a phono amp compared to the newer stuff

    Lucky man - asked him to do mine but he wouldn’t
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    How good is the Vendetta SCP 2a phono amp compared to the newer stuff

    Does anyone know how the Teflon capacitor upgrades were done? I understand that it was both the caps and some internal wire.
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    What turntables do you use? Pictures would be nice as well :-)

    The Japanese wood and metal look is just lovely
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    Best turntable under 50k?

    Well this may be a tad controversial but how about: Technics SP10R Derrenville tonearm
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    Best turntable under 50k?

    The exclusive P10 has quite astonishing specs - it is superior to just about all decks manufactured now - its no surprise that it will stack up to anything out currently. I have a JVC QL10, EMT 950, townshend rock elite (not standard) Amazon Model One and a yet to be plinthed Sony TTS8000. I...
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    How good is the Vendetta SCP 2a phono amp compared to the newer stuff

    Any noise switch it off. My electrolytics were blown it it killed a channel in my amp. What country are u in?
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    What turntables do you use? Pictures would be nice as well :-)

    Not knocking them - but I've always respected SME's - never loved them - i'm happy to be persuaded otherwise though. In testing @Syntax ire I was blown away by the Continuum and Sirius and think that the FR64s is a bit bloated although I do like it nevertheless ;)
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    Monster Sigma Genesis S2000

    i actually have all the paperwork with mine - i will fish it out. I haven't listened to it much in fairness. I bought it from EXPERT STYLUS and was basically new. I think the coils are probably copper. It's quite a light cartridge i must say and want to try it on my Moerch DP6 - that said the...
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    Kuzma SAFIR 9

    A £20,000 arm with a cardboard template. That is rather ludicrous - why not add £200 and give a decent jig?
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    Is there a "World's Best Cartridge?"

    Can I just ask about synergy. Not compliance. I find my transfiguration temper v sings on my Amazon model one as they were developed together for instance likewise my EMT tsd SFL is extraordinary in my EMT 950. I’m still looking for the perfect home for my monster sigma which I am told is an...
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    Near-Field Listening: Acquired Taste or Proper Paradigm?

    Dear TMallin can i just ask: a. How are you equalizing the bass? b. I have read that bass manipulation can bring bout timing issues of itself c. does the nearfield help prevent room modes d. do you not find the backwall placement runs the massive risk of bass overload
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    The 12 Most Significant Loudspeakers of All Time

    Completely agree. It's an odd mixture of significant mixed with favourite. In terms of technology advancements and relevance: 1. A & R - might not be the best but arguably most relevant to our homes 2. Quad ESL 57 3. BBC LS3/5A - used in studios and stations the world over 4. YAmaha NS1000m...
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    More Consensus That Streaming Is An Inferior Format & Not High End?

    Can i just ask if your hardware is at risk of becoming obsolete, or can it be regularly updated with new Firmware and Software? I only ask because the technology is moving pretty quickly and. a large investment may be quite risky - my digital front end is theree for the music i cannot get on...
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    More Consensus That Streaming Is An Inferior Format & Not High End?

    The big problem with streaming is buffering obvious I know - but being at the end of my road and despite various guarantees I still encounter the wheel of death regularly. During music highly annoying. It may be better that I download music but I had in my mind the logic of streaming to hear it...
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    New SME Flagship Model 60

    In the words of Spock ‘that’s not logical’ for the 10, 15 and 5
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    More Consensus That Streaming Is An Inferior Format & Not High End?

    Streaming is a wonderful and cheap way to to try before you buy. Likewise I can get hold of South Indian Carnatic music which I can’t get anywhere else. It's in its infancy - let’s face it - vinyl was pretty lowsy until post war so it took a fair few decades to sound good
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    New SME Flagship Model 60

    I have a few more modest turntables than you have had, but I just enjoy the differences - coz sometimes you just want to hear music in a different way. Perhaps a bit 'off piste' but Avids' are often compared with SME's - i find that odd because I heard an Acutus back to back with an SME 20 - the...
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    New SME Flagship Model 60

    I envy you guys having an AS2000 - are there any in the UK i can listen to? That aside amongst my decks include a Townshend Rock Elite (heavily modified) and it's damping trough does not suck the energy like SME's. I've also heard the Townshend Rock Reference - which is more of the same...
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    EMT new TSD cartridges

    So TSD15 SFL 15 degree VTA TSD SFL 23 degree the old VDH tip had 23 degree according to data sheet. Ahhhhhh dilemma
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    EMT new TSD cartridges

    Hi yeah I appreciate it has to do with azimuth. It’s just that VDH said he changed the cantilever to 25 degrees and got rid of the spring. I’m curious as to whether or not the new carts, given now 23degree angle, they get rid of the plastic and the spring to stiffen and get rid of resonance...
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    EMT new TSD cartridges

    I am talking about items 7 and 8
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    EMT new TSD cartridges

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    EMT new TSD cartridges

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    EMT new TSD cartridges

    Can I just ask - the original tsd 15 has a sort of bent clip onto which is mounted the cartridge - it’s inside the headshell - is that removed in the new tsd headshell? I ask this because I met Van den Hul at a show in a cafe and we chatted for a good while and he said his EMT had the cantilever...
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    What is currently the best analog to digital (A/D) converter?

    I was very impressed with Ensemble and Burmester - both very compelling. I’m a huge fan of CAD - I’ve coveted them for awhile
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    EMT new TSD cartridges

    @DasguteOhr not sure if u ever saw the British series Blackadder but there was a joke about the Brits teaching Germans humour about ‘breaking zi wind’ @mtemur thanks for that insight. I am quite fascinated by the fact that EMT proponents speak about the overall chain - TSD15 cart, 929 arm...
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    EMT new TSD cartridges

    Hello My EMT is currently with Benjamin for restoration. He says no difference and staying original is nice. Saves me a fair bit too - although it is not my first consideration... I tend to like getting new cartridges generally because of the fact that you know it is as intended. I was hoping...
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    EMT new TSD cartridges

    I am in the process of finally getting my act together and having my EMT 950 restored. I have an odd dilemma and want to know if someone can advise or speak from experience on whether they've tried out the new magnesium bodied EMT cartridges against the original TSD 15 etc? Have they removed...

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