doctorcilantro Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I'm getting ready to sell my analog setup:VPI HW-19 Jr. turntable (satin black w/ standard platter)Grado Sonata Reference 5mv (70-80hours)JS Electrostatic linear tracking air bearing tonearmShure SFG-2 Precision Stylus Force Gauge2+2 Carbon Fiber Record BrushPlastic 45rpm adapterMint Cardas Frequency Sweep Test RecordOne extra VPI drive belt (replaced by one current on table last year)Cardas re-wire/phono pinsCardasRCA box (missing cover for one side where wire enters back of box: noaudible issue heard or seen on Wavelab RMS/peak meters)Stockfeet on the table, stock platter, and motor. The JS tracks perfectlywith simple leveling of table and tonearm. VTA is adjustable with anallen wrench and line level; once you get used to it, it's simple, andstays put. Also included is about 15ft of medical hose, 2 pumps, aballast tank, and a large wood box if you want it (I have my pumps in acloset 5ft away padded w/ a blanket and they are inaudible). The unitalso has a dust cover, and it's a bit marked up hence the 8 out of 10;the table itself has ZERO blemishes.I have checked thealignment of the cartridge/arm with a calibration tool and it is spoton. The arm was professional installed at a Hi-Fi store in Hawaii (byprevious owner). There is no "noise" from the air bearing coming out ofthe speakers; the arm floats seemlessly from start to finish distortionfree. You can use the Cardas record to verify correct setup.It'ssimply a really fun unit because the tech is simple (yet so ingeniousand amazing) but you get hi-fi sound (e.g. ET-2 quality on the cheap).The JS has an effective mass of about 5 grams. Results of HFN TestRecord resonance test with this Grado Sonata was 10hz verticalresonance & 5hz lateral when used with the JS Electrostaticstonearm (with small amount of damping .3g? foam in armtube), 10hz beingthe one that matters, and it's right in the sweet spot! pics: http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?anlgtabl&1210610302&view&1206415475 video: http://digitanalogue.blogspot.com/2008/02/re-birth-of-js-electrostatic-air.html $900 SHIPPED. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Does this Jr. have any Mk III, IV, or TNT components? Mike L, Scott, GaryMC, LarryC - can you help me with this? Could this be a good setup for me? Would it need any adjustments or further upgrades in you opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Michael, I left you a message on your cell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorcilantro Posted March 24, 2008 Author Share Posted March 24, 2008 -edited atop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Thanks, got pix of the unit as she currently stands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LarryC Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Michael, YGM in a few minutes. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorcilantro Posted March 24, 2008 Author Share Posted March 24, 2008 Hi all, Final edits and decisions. I also have a stock Rega RB250 that I'm not going to use. Saw one on Ebay for 250$...is 160$ shipped to a fellow Klipscher a good deal? I not really familiar with these and there are none on Agon. thanks Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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