What tonearm(s) are people using with their Koetsu cartridges?
I’m considering changing my tonearm to one better suited to the Koetsu cartridges. Although my VPI unipivot Fat Boy arm sounds very good, its relatively low effective mass might not be bringing out the best in the Koetsus even with...
I am designing an arm board that attaches to the left rear tower on a TNT 6, similar to ones used on the Avenger (and HRX) turntables. Can someone who owns an Avenger check some measurements for me?
Overall width, length and thickness of the Avenger or outrigger HRX arm board;
Diameter of the...
Not long after the Russia-Ukraine war started, the availability of the Tung Sol KT150 tubes decreased dramatically. It appears some of the usual vendors now have them in stock although still at slightly higher prices than previously. What has changed? Is there now an alternate source of...
I've developed a problem with my Etna SL recently (deviated cantilever) and was planning to upgrade to the new Lambda model. My time with the Etna SL has been really enjoyable, and at times, magical! However, I'm wondering whether the non-SL version might be a better fit. As noted in my...
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This ARC Reference CD7 is approximately nine years old and I am the 2nd owner. I purchased the unit in 2015 and it has been sitting in the same position on my rack until...
FS: AUDIO RESEARCH REFERENCE PHONO 2SE in excellent condition with new faceplate in natural finish
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This ARC Reference Phono 2SE is approximately five years old and I am the second owner. It was originally purchased from Optimal Enchantment in...
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This Shunyata Triton is about 3 years old (4/14/14). I am the second owner and purchased it on Audiogon in October of 2014. The serial number is HY-U1913. It is the later version of the Triton. The...
Audio Research Reference REF 5SE in near mint condition ***SOLD SOLD SOLD***
AUDIO RESEARCH REFERENCE 5SE preamplifier in natural finish
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This ARC Reference 5SE was built in February of 2014 and shipped on February 21, 2014 (see the ARC Quality...
I've perused the forum for information on dedicated lines for my audio system. Some recommend using an isolated ground (IG) in their lines, while others have not. While I'm in the process of putting together a shopping list of parts, I must also choose some audiophile duplex receptacles. Most...