albertporterAlbert Porter's SystemKen,The good news is you are hearing about 60% of what the mod does. As time passes the treatment will improve. You and I were both copied on that email message, the quote below is just for... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemCongratulations John, I know that had to make an incredible improvement. posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Rockitman's SystemXS-150's look great still boxed up in my garage. They have been there a week as I am still recovering. Hopefully one of my friends will help me get them installed early this week... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Simply BeautifulThe view out the window on the image titled "Sweet Spot" is a strong competitor for the system itself. Both are very beautiful. posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAndrewrona,I cant believe you guys who have such an authority on vinyl simply dont recognise the importance of being able to have a phono stage with variable EQ posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemPeter,No, I did a test on the SME V arm trying dynamic VTF versus static VTF preferring the former.Assuming that result also applies to the 12" SME,... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemPeterCongratulations on the V-12. I'm sure you will love it, though as I've not heard the 312S, I can't say how they differ sonically.For some reason I t... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemPeter,Yes, I plan on trying the Atlas in either the SME 312S or the new SME V-12. I've paid for the V-12 but not sure when it will ship.I agree the SME might be the contributor to d... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI have about sixty hours on the Lyra Atlas now and although it does everything pretty much perfect, the final break in did not remove the forward and slightly splashy personality of the high freque... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 ProjectAlbert, Rolando from argentina, between Technics sp-10 mk3, garrard 301,garrard 401 and Lenco 75 what is the better?your apreciations please,thanksRoland... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 ProjectToday, i experimented a bit with cartridge bolt tightness,mats, the relationship between preamp, amp, cartridge loading, tonearm mounting bolt torquesThe... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 ProjectThe luxman compared to my systemdek and lenco... is very neutral , not romantic and more true. With some careful tweaking i can dial in the Luxman so it is very objective, clear,... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemSarcher,The SME 312S and V-12 have fixed holes in the headshell (no slots). Unless Mint knows the cartridge mount hole to stylus tip distance they cannot build the protractor.Rememb... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemLbelchev,Either is more than adequate to perform the task, it's up to us to be careful and use the tools properly. Sometimes I have to put off these tasks until my stress level is low and I... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, Just fix the Pivot to Spindle distance 295,6 with any tool (you must remove the Grahams top cap). Then rotate the mounting base (keeping 295,6). The position of the Graha... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemPeterayerAlbert, I could have been more clear. I place a tiny spirit level (designed for gun sights and cameras) on my headshell between the mounting screws. I then lower the arm... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemWhartYou mentioned Nina Simone among your favorite artists, but I didn't see any of her records listed. Any that you consider fabulous on both fronts? (performance and sonica... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAudiogon Hub has a new added feature. Audiogon Member AudiophioAlbert Por... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's System08-03-12: IdosOne question about the SME V12; How do you adjust the azimuth? Do you shim the cartridge? I know on the 312s rotating the headshell is a simple matter.<... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemLbelchev,Albert, the SME mount template do not work with the Graham. To catch the tonearm base angle firstly you must fix the mounting distance 295,6 Pivot-Spindle (as th... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemPeterayer.I can't see how the SME templates for either arm will work with the Graham. For the SME template to be accurate, one must align the printed outline of the tapered S... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's System07-31-12: LbelchevHi Albert, There is some info about the Graham Phantom 12" armwand: "Look careful to the off-set of the headshell mounting area. It is correct onl... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemSystem edited: Added components and text posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemLooks like the SME V-12 is going to be a reality, delivery is promised for late August (two or three weeks).Hope to get the SME up and running in a short time frame so I can compare the SME... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemMy thanks Lyubo. posted about 12 years ago | View comment |