MattyW Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Usually once every few months here, though actually 3x today. The VTA wasn't even remotely correct on the DL103. It was fine for the Supex and Hana carts though. Likely just a great synergy with this system. Before the change in tables it certainly never sounded this good. [emoji6] I run 10" Fidelity Research arms (FR-14, FR-24, FR-54, FR-64S) on both of my tables so only VTF and VTA need adjustment Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwertyqaz Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 5 minutes ago, MattyW said: Usually once every few months here, though actually 3x today. The VTA wasn't even remotely correct on the DL103. It was fine for the Supex and Hana carts though. Likely just a great synergy with this system. Before the change in tables it certainly never sounded this good. I run 10" Fidelity Research arms (FR-14, FR-24, FR-54, FR-64S) on both of my tables so only VTF and VTA need adjustment Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Could you list down what tools you use . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwertyqaz Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 9 minutes ago, Hensa said: No idea who Michael is but, in any event, with interchangeable headshells you only align each cartridge once and just reset VTF when switching. On my fixed headshell tonearm, I change the cartridge maybe once every couple of years. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Fremer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hensa Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Fremer I've never read his instructions... it really isn't a difficult process once you've done it a few times.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyW Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Align as per the protractor for the FR tonearms (I've two) and set VTA by sight and ear.Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellmidd Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Hello all -thanks for all the comments and suggestions which I have compiled into a list that I will revisit over coming years as upgrades become necessary. Just to cover off, I landed on a package deal consisting of a VPI Classic woth a Benz Micro MC (SL) and loving it! the paring and the match-up with the rest of my modest system does not represent a law of diminishing returns at all. I'm blown away in that its many many more times, greater imporvment all round and I find myself wanting to spin more and more records until its so late, the neighbours get stroppy! Thanks again for your generous contributions to my initial thread! cheers T 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hensa Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Well done that man! Enjoy what sounds like a fantastic combination!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyW Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Haha, that's what it's all about. It's usually my wife complains about me spinning vinyl though, not the neighbours. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Spin something from her mother country might make her like the system Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyW Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Ye, I need to track down some traditional Chinese music on LP....Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieMick Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Sounds like a terrific combo, congrats! Now you're going to get into upgrading the rest of your system to match it! [emoji389][emoji389][emoji389][emoji389][emoji389][emoji389][emoji389]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McP Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 speaking of VTA, Pete Riggle makes VTA on the fly for many tonearms http://www.vtaf.com/ http://www.vtaf.com/vtafdescription.html regards Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwbasement Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Ye, I need to track down some traditional Chinese music on LP....Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Matty, check out "river of sorrow" classic traditional Chinese music must have.Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyW Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Matty, check out "river of sorrow" classic traditional Chinese music must have.Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk I'll try track that down. I'm sure my wife will love it Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyW Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Scratch that.... A bit pricey for me http://www.ebay.com/itm/382110959443Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BATMAQN Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Bit better prices here https://www.discogs.com/sell/list?master_id=1103467&ev=mb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyW Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Bit better prices here https://www.discogs.com/sell/list?master_id=1103467&ev=mb Ordered.... The most expensive LP I've ever bought. Worth it for the little lady though Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelossus Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 2 minutes ago, MattyW said: Ordered.... The most expensive LP I've ever bought. Worth it for the little lady though Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Good man...A great way to get the missus to show interest if she is not already interested. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwbasement Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Scratch that.... A bit pricey for me http://www.ebay.com/itm/382110959443Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Didn't know it is so expensive now, bought mine few years ago in HK, was around $70, I bought another one with different player this year when I was in HK and it was an German 180g issue for $60.I am sure it is worth it! You can now buy another TT [emoji6] Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Happy Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Hmm wouldnt she prefer something like Leon Lai though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Point source Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 An AT 440MLB sounds pretty damn fine playing Vince Jones 'SPELL'. My realistic endgame would be a Shelter 501 BUT thats $3-500 over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkaramazov Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 14 hours ago, Point source said: An AT 440MLB sounds pretty damn fine playing Vince Jones 'SPELL'. Nice to see someone else who loves old Vince Jones records! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caminperth Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 On 16/08/2017 at 5:59 PM, THOMO said: I have been very happy with my Nagaoka MP500 .There is just a "rightness " to it that stops you thinking about the system and lets you enjoy the music.None of the MCs I have used have done that-good in some ways but not a complete picture.The MP500 is way better than a Denon 103 in my opinion and also better than a Soundsmith retipped Supex 900 Super I was using . Thomo - I'm currently running in one of these myself, coming from a 2M Black I'm enjoying it so far. What phono stage are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THOMO Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 4 hours ago, caminperth said: Thomo - I'm currently running in one of these myself, coming from a 2M Black I'm enjoying it so far. What phono stage are you using? I had the EAR 834P which was a pretty good match but now use the Realistic 42 2101A which probably the more accurate of the two.I think the MP500 is very natural sounding and has very good timing and musical engagement but this might be masked by phono preamps that impose too much of their own sound-which I suspect is not an uncommon thing.The Realistic would seem to get out of the way and to me the combination sounds very natural. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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