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  1. Ultrapotato

    Restore a Clearaudio Virtuoso MM or move on?

    Short story long did the unthinkable, caught the stylus and bent hell out of it. Toast. Wasn’t the original. I inherited this cart with the TT when I bought it (thorens 318 with an RB101 Rega arm swap and I have an Audiocraft AC-3000 coming to replace it). So I can either put an AT95...
  2. T

    Question about Clearaudio recordplayer parts

    I just purchased this clear audio recordplayer. It came from a smokers home so I disassembled it for cleaning. After doing so I was a bit confused by some one of the parts. There is this metal platter that was installed under the acrylic platter. I initially reassembled it without this...
  3. I

    McIntosh MA-6900 vs Pioneer SX-1080 for Vintage KEF 104/2

    Hey All, Curious on thoughts... and please let me know if appropriate for a different forum... Current state: I'm running a Pioneer SX-1080 w/a refurbished set of KEF 104/2s for my main system setup. The 2 sources I use are a Clearaudio Concept TT w/Virtuoso V2 cartridge and BlueSound Node...
  4. Audiochump

    Clearaudio performer (ruby cantilever retail) vs Ortofon Black

    I just received my clearaudio V2 performer back from Sounsmith and I love it. Clear sound, highs seem perfect but we live in the mids. Out of sheer curiosity I'm thinking of purchasing a new Ortofon Black cart. My question is..... Does anyone have a perspective on this. For reference, I'm using...
  5. I

    Clearaudio Concept Turntable vs Old School Dual - Opinion Requested

    Hey! Looking for some feedback / advice from folks that have experience with any of this gear. I'm considering an upgrade as the old Dual is getting a bit finicky and there's an opportunity in my area to get the Concept for a decent price. Context: I'm currently running a Pioneer SX-1080...
  6. Janotoro

    Marantz 2252b pairing with new Audiophile Turntable

    Hi, this is my first post of many, I am sure. I have a Marantz 2252B receiver with Cambridge Acoustics Aeromax 6 and a Technics SL-1200 MD3 with an Ortofon 2M Blue cart. I am looking for a new TT to be my "prime" listening table and plan to keep the Technics for my basement setup. So far I am...
  7. fishookred

    crazy vinyl clamp

    check this out. http://www.needledoctor.com/Clearaudio-Statement-Record-Clamp?sc=2&category=421 its a record clamp that sells for $1000. that might be the craziest thing I have ever seen. would this be worth it for the most discerning audiophile? I think it is a huge waste. what are your opinions?
  8. Designdweeb

    Clearaudio Concept or Marantz TT-15S1?

    We're looking at another turntable purchase, and I'm conflicted. Does anyone think one way or the other which one would be best? The Marantz design is older, but is a half step above the Concept in the product line, although the revision of the concept, with the wood plinth might be an...
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