jcmusic Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Which TT and cartridge/arm setup are you using with your Klipsch speakers??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 (edited) Hi Canyonman -- I have a Basis Ovation and Basis Vector tonearm, and a Transfiguration Orpheus cart. This sits on a Townshend Seismic Sink (no longer made), for a total of 100 lbs., and is held solidly and steadily on the wall by a Target wall stand. This is a very solid setup, no vulnerability whatever to floor or other vibrations. I was lucky in a very tight space to be able to screw the wall stand to a stud with 3" wood screws. The Basis and Vector are extraordinary in LP repro. The Orpheus is a little clinical but very accurate, and has a surprisingly quiet background, something I haven't heard with other cartridges. The Tranny is LOMC, with an output of about 0.5 to 0.6 mv. This is very nicely boosted by the MM/MC phono stage in my Joule preamp, which has 61 db gain for MC, switchable to 33 db for MM. I believe that all the things I mentioned above are important or very important in my LP setup. Edited May 14, 2014 by LarryC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprinter1104 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 VPI classic II and swap between Soundsmith Zephyr and Dynavector 20X2H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slovell Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 VPI Scout with an Audio Technica AT-OC9ML/II. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshnich Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Years ago I used a HW 19 jr with upgraded platter and bearing originally with an audio quest arm and later a modded rega rb 300 Nice table nice arm. Now using a clearaudio champion level 2 with origin live encounter arm New TT has been ordered. Being built as we speak a ptp audio solid 9. Cannot wait for it to arrive. I intend to use the origin live encounter on that table as well. Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilnot Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I use a Sota Comet with a RB-303 tonearm and Dynavector 10x5. Someday I would like to try a VPI. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdog Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I have a Scout. Dynavector 10x5 cartridge. I am going to try a 20x2L next time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotusmark Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Scoutmaster with Grado Reference Sonata. Rockin' good time! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 VPI classic II and swap between Soundsmith Zephyr and Dynavector 20X2H.can you describe the difference you hear between the two cartridges? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nu2toobs Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I use an Avid Diva II SP with an Jico SAS MM1 cartridge which makes me very happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprinter1104 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 VPI classic II and swap between Soundsmith Zephyr and Dynavector 20X2H.can you describe the difference you hear between the two cartridges? The Zephyr is more detailed and neutral, while the Dyna is slightly more rolled off on the highs with a fuller low end. My preference is the Zephyr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share Posted May 15, 2014 VPI classic II and swap between Soundsmith Zephyr and Dynavector 20X2H.can you describe the difference you hear between the two cartridges? The Zephyr is more detailed and neutral, while the Dyna is slightly more rolled off on the highs with a fuller low end. My preference is the Zephyr. Ok thanks brother!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) VPI classic II and swap between Soundsmith Zephyr and Dynavector 20X2H.can you describe the difference you hear between the two cartridges? The Zephyr is more detailed and neutral, while the Dyna is slightly more rolled off on the highs with a fuller low end. My preference is the Zephyr. Do you use the Zephyr into a LO or HO stage? Looks to be a might low for my HO stage but Mark is going to add some Cream soon. I have only recently became aware of "moving iron". Edited May 15, 2014 by USNRET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprinter1104 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 VPI classic II and swap between Soundsmith Zephyr and Dynavector 20X2H.can you describe the difference you hear between the two cartridges? The Zephyr is more detailed and neutral, while the Dyna is slightly more rolled off on the highs with a fuller low end. My preference is the Zephyr. Do you use the Zephyr into a LO or HO stage? Looks to be a might low for my HO stage but Mark is going to add some Cream soon. I have only recently became aware of "moving iron". It's feeding the MM stage (43db gain) consistent with Soundsmith's recommendation. I don't recall what the gain is on the cream option. I'm glad that Mark is actively involved with (working on) his products again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinsweber Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) VPI Classic, Grado Reference Sonata. DIYtube SUT (best bang for the $ in a long time... can't say enough good things.) The Grado VPI combo is a really winner... all the warmth and detail I could ask for. Edited May 16, 2014 by justinsweber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindman Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 (edited) VPI HW-19 jr TURNTABLE VPI RB-300 REGA TONE ARM VPI MK III PLATTER SHURE V15 Type III PHONO CARTRIDGE EVG (VN35E) stylus Ed Saunders stylus SHURE M97xE PHONO CARTRIDGE SHURE M-95ED PHONO CARTRIDGE AUDIO-TECHNICA AT440ML OCC PHONO CARTRIDGE Edited May 16, 2014 by blindman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1UC Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Classic 2 Zephyr MK2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorjen Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 (edited) VPI Scoutmaster with a Classic 3(JMW 10.5i)tonearm and a Dynavector XX2-MKII LOMC cartridge. Anti-skate device removed. 1.95 grams VTF. VTA is a half rotation below parallel(top of the cart.). So, ever so slightly down at the backend of the tonearm. Edited June 28, 2014 by jorjen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorjen Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Years ago I used a HW 19 jr with upgraded platter and bearing originally with an audio quest arm and later a modded rega rb 300 Nice table nice arm. Now using a clearaudio champion level 2 with origin live encounter arm New TT has been ordered. Being built as we speak a ptp audio solid 9. Cannot wait for it to arrive. I intend to use the origin live encounter on that table as well. Josh That should be a KILLER combo Josh, mmmm idler drive, very happy for you! The Encounter is the 9.5" version right? You would have to go with the solid 12 for the longer version arm? Go Niners! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprinter1104 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 VPI classic II and swap between Soundsmith Zephyr and Dynavector 20X2H.can you describe the difference you hear between the two cartridges? The Zephyr is more detailed and neutral, while the Dyna is slightly more rolled off on the highs with a fuller low end. My preference is the Zephyr. Ok thanks brother!!! No problem, hope I helped. I have some serious envy of your Korneff 45, I've been on the hunt for one for a while now. I have had chance to email back and forth with Jeff and he is a very nice guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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