Let's See What Makes Your Vinyl Spin!
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JohnnyCashFan
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Marking 1 year on calendar before we tell you about tube amps
Are you getting the Super Heavyweight still btw ?
I am, going to be taking one off of @displayname s hands in the next few weeks hopefully! !Need to put a gap in the spending so I don't catch the evil eyes from you know whoMarking 1 year on calendar before we tell you about tube amps
Are you getting the Super Heavyweight still btw ?
displayname
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If you time things right, I might be ready to move on from a tube amp by then tooI am, going to be taking one off of @displayname s hands in the next few weeks hopefully! !Need to put a gap in the spending so I don't catch the evil eyes from you know who
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Slimwhit33
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IMO, it’s a worthwhile investment.KAB cited this Audiogon user review in their website. I have always thought of the tonearm as the weakest link for the PLX-1000; it seems the damper goes some ways toward ameliorating this, at least if the advantages are similar to those in the SL1200.
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Slimwhit33
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The Super Heavy Weight is, IMO, a must have with the MoFi tables. Good call!I am, going to be taking one off of @displayname s hands in the next few weeks hopefully! !Need to put a gap in the spending so I don't catch the evil eyes from you know who
Angsty
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“Super heavy weight” at a mere 367 grams? Bah! My Pro-ject record puck weighs in at 750 grams and half the price! I have the good fortune of having a VPI bearing that doesn’t flinch at the extra weight. I wanted the heaviest weight that I could find.
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Angsty
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Bandwagon joined! Just ordered the KAB tonearm damper. Curious to see how much of a difference I notice. What good is vinyl if it’s not tweaky?
JohnnyCashFan
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The VPI weight is very sexy, but not cheap (175). 1.6 lbs. I would like to add a outer rim one day to my VPI rig.“Super heavy weight” at a mere 367 grams? Bah! My Pro-ject record puck weighs in at 750 grams and half the price! I have the good fortune of having a VPI bearing that doesn’t flinch at the extra weight. I wanted the heaviest weight that I could find.
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Angsty
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@JohnnyCashFan - Did I miss an upgrade to a Classic from the Scout?
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Mr Moustache
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On the record clamp/weight convo: Not convinced the one I use (the one recommended by clearaudio for my TT) adds anything sonically, but we had friends over the other day, and one of them was really impressed by how good/cool it looked so...worth it!
Slimwhit33
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Both tables up and running. MoFi is running the MasterTracker while the PLX switches between the MP500 and the V15 III. Running the MoFi tonight. Still need to fine tune setups on both over the weekend, but happy with what I’m hearing. The MoFi sounds and (to me) looks incredible. I’m pretty blown away by it. Any little fingerprint drives me mad though. And the PLX is just fun to use IMO.. got the KAB damper and my Herbies mat and weight so I’m off to the races. Happy listening all. 
And the PLX is just fun to use IMO.. got the KAB damper and my Herbies mat and weight so I’m off to the races. Happy listening all.
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Whatcha thinking?If you time things right, I might be ready to move on from a tube amp by then too
displayname
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Always thinking of stuff, but I think I’m ready to go solid state again. But honestly by the time I’m financially ready to pull the trigger, there will probably be new stuff out I haven’t even considered yet.
Edit: expanding on this I’ll definitely go with something heavily focused on power supplies and I’ll still go integrated with basic functionality. I want to keep my dac, phono, streamer etc all outboard. Purists pieces. Open to suggestions
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Angsty
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So Herbie's Mat or Achromat -- which is the best way to go? Two very different material compositions in search of an improved result.
Slimwhit33
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I prefer the Herbies on the PLX.. I haven't had great results with the Achromat on any table I've tried it on.
AnthonyI
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Well. let's make this hard on you, I like the Archo (5mm), but, I've never tried the Herbies.
Angsty
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That was worth a chuckle! I'm not convinced yet that I need any mat upgrade. Just got the KAB damper to install today - one upgrade at a time to see how things shake out. The PLX-1000 rubber mat is a static generator in the winter, which does give me pause.
I'd heard good things about the Herbie's on the VPI Traveler (since the OEM mat is junk), but my el-cheapo Sleeve City "carbon fiber" mat on there does a good job controlling static, which I really like about it.
If you are talking about Herbie’s Way Excellent mat, I’ve found it to be a very good compromise between the stock Rega felt mat and a deer leather mat. Static free and neutral sound. Haven’t tried Herbie’s more expensive Grunge Buster as I am plenty happy with the WE II.