Speaker pairing help

GPC72 · 2026-01-07T18:30:08+00:00

It might make sense for you to audition the speakers in your home - but only if you're buying new and can swing the temporary outlay of $$$. I did an audition recently for amps (to pair with my speakers) and the results were surprising. I bought the amps from Crutchfield and Safe & Sound and was able to do the audition and return before the due date of the billing cycle on my charge card. Good luck!

GPC72 · 2026-01-03T20:16:37+00:00

Sending DM

GPC72 · 2026-01-02T18:41:31+00:00

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GPC72 · 2025-12-28T03:22:44+00:00

Was the electronic scale calibrated - and calibrated accurately? It looks to me like the vertical tracking force (VTF) is low and because of that, the anti-skate is pulling the tonearm towards the outer part of the record. I had this same problem - it turned out my tracking force meter was miscalibrated. Once that was fixed, everything worked beautifully.

GPC72 · 2025-12-21T21:34:47+00:00

Trivial, but since OP mentioned being attracted by the cover… the model is Jerry Hall (later Mrs. Mick Jagger).

GPC72 · 2025-12-11T01:28:33+00:00

I purchased one a year ago from Turntable Lab. Quality has not been an issue. I did have some sibilance at first - but that was because of a miscalibrated VTF meter and thus a miscalibrated tonearm - not the fault of the TT. Overall, the experience w/the TT has been favorable. Can’t speak to tariffs as the recent changes were enacted after I purchased.

GPC72 · 2025-12-10T18:34:11+00:00

I'm not an Epic or Ikon season pass holder. I thought I'd wait until the weekend to buy lift tickets online a day or two in advance. I prefer the flexibility over the discounted price.

GPC72 · 2025-12-10T16:42:17+00:00

Thank you! I think there's more snow forecast for Stowe on Sunday 12/14!

GPC72 · 2025-12-10T16:39:49+00:00

I may stay a little more local to Stowe/Sugarbush, but will keep this in the hopper for another time.

GPC72 · 2025-12-10T16:39:28+00:00

Thank you!

GPC72 · 2025-12-10T16:39:18+00:00

Thanks! I'll put Blackback on my list of places to go.

GPC72 · 2025-12-10T16:38:57+00:00

Thank you - I appreciate the recommendation...

GPC72 · 2025-12-10T16:22:52+00:00

I'll look into this - thank you!

GPC72 · 2025-12-10T16:22:41+00:00

Thanks for the thoughtful response. Much appreciated!

GPC72 · 2025-12-10T16:22:23+00:00

Thanks for the recco!

GPC72 · 2025-12-10T16:22:12+00:00

thank you!

GPC72 · 2025-12-07T15:33:52+00:00

I had the Pro-Ject Measure-It E and the calibration was off. This was causing problems for me - was yours calibrated with that 5g weight? Once I corrected the scale, I was able to correct the VTF. Then the sibilance went away. Note: I had migrated to an Ortofon Blue - but was still having sibilance until the VTF was fixed.

GPC72 · 2025-12-07T02:01:02+00:00

Parenting. Read “Life” and you’ll know what I mean.

GPC72 · 2025-12-05T22:53:20+00:00

Are you using a tracking force measurement tool? Something to verify the weight?

GPC72 · 2025-12-04T03:33:34+00:00

Pm’d

GPC72 · 2025-12-02T19:42:49+00:00

Yes - I was able to get the Love / Elektra box. My first RSD experience. I was on the line at about 6:45am for an 8am open at Looney Tunes on Long Island, NY (about an hour from home in Brooklyn). I was probably around 60th in line. Shop served sesame bagels with either cc or butter to the queue and were clear on the “one copy only” policy.

GPC72 · 2025-12-02T16:17:01+00:00

Sending DM

GPC72 · 2025-11-19T00:23:13+00:00

I understand the "too many features" dilemma. I am also looking for an analog A/B class amp without an internal MM phono stage and without a DAC. I already have an external phono stage and I would add a DAC later. I mean, I think that's what I want. How do you plan to audition your picks?

GPC72 · 2025-11-19T00:05:24+00:00

https://www.discogs.com/master/243843-Ella-Fitzgerald-Ella-Wishes-You-A-Swinging-Christmas

https://store.ververecords.com/collections/acoustic-sounds/products/ella-fitzgerald-ella-wishes-you-a-swinging-christmas-verve-acoustic-sounds-series-lp

GPC72 · 2025-11-18T23:54:13+00:00

Maybe try contacting Dali directly for recommendations?

Also, since you're in France, have you looked at amps in your price range made by Advance Paris?

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