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05-01-2021, 19:32

Mr Neds replied to a thread Hama record clamp upgrade. in Strokes of Genius

My clamp is one that Richer Sounds used to give away as a promo. It’s plastic, with a rubber centre that pushes down over the spindle. Presses out...

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03-01-2021, 15:04

Mr Neds replied to a thread Budget high compliance cart for SME 3009s2 improved? in Analogue Art

This now says “moved” at the start. Why? Where to?

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03-01-2021, 11:31

Mr Neds replied to a thread Budget high compliance cart for SME 3009s2 improved? in Analogue Art

Yup,it’s the S2-R that I’ve got. I can’t say that the Rega shell, which I think is probably from an RB 200, seems any different. I mean, I haven’t...

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02-01-2021, 18:22

Mr Neds replied to a thread Budget high compliance cart for SME 3009s2 improved? in Analogue Art

Sorry, Mail crossover. I’ve never heard anyone call that headshell “horrible”! I must admit, when I saw how much a new boxed one was going for, I...

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02-01-2021, 18:14

Mr Neds replied to a thread Budget high compliance cart for SME 3009s2 improved? in Analogue Art

No problem. I just checked my SME headshell. It’s not contemporary- I think it’s from the early noughties and the lift is bolted onto the side. I...

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01-01-2021, 11:49

Mr Neds replied to a thread Advice on speakers. in Blank Canvas

Love a bit of thread drift...............

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31-12-2020, 10:59

Mr Neds replied to a thread Budget high compliance cart for SME 3009s2 improved? in Analogue Art

This is all very useful. I can’t understand how I was sent down a high compliance blind alley! All the carts that you’re now talking about are the...

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30-12-2020, 18:50

Mr Neds replied to a thread Budget high compliance cart for SME 3009s2 improved? in Analogue Art

You've opened up my world! The gist from elsewhere on the web was that a high compliance cartridge would be best, which aren't manufactured in such...

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30-12-2020, 18:41

Mr Neds replied to a thread Budget high compliance cart for SME 3009s2 improved? in Analogue Art

It's the detachable headshell version, which I think means it's the lightest?

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30-12-2020, 18:07

Mr Neds started a thread Budget high compliance cart for SME 3009s2 improved? in Analogue Art

As above. Posted this on the Wam a few months ago. There seems to be very limited choice for this particular version of the 3009. I originally had an...

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30-12-2020, 17:48

Mr Neds replied to a thread Something livelier than an Arcam A19? in Blank Canvas

Both of these were on my list, but no way of hearing them. I’ve got an 8000a, but it’s getting a bit creaky now. The Elex r was used for the...

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28-12-2020, 12:56

Mr Neds replied to a thread Something livelier than an Arcam A19? in Blank Canvas

Ok, seems fine now. Didn’t know about instant email. I’ll try to find that setting. Cheers!

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28-12-2020, 12:47

Mr Neds replied to a thread Something livelier than an Arcam A19? in Blank Canvas

Hmmmm, I had to re log in for this reply, but not for the ones I missed?

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28-12-2020, 11:32

Mr Neds replied to a thread Something livelier than an Arcam A19? in Blank Canvas

I don’t seem to be getting email notification of all replies- I did for the first few. Anyone know why?

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28-12-2020, 11:27

Mr Neds replied to a thread Something livelier than an Arcam A19? in Blank Canvas

Wow Lawrence, how many boxes do you get through in a year?? There always seems to be a lot of coming and going at Lawrence Towers! Yes,I’d be...

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27-12-2020, 11:19

Mr Neds replied to a thread Something livelier than an Arcam A19? in Blank Canvas

Currently watching the two Sonneteers on eBay, Campion and Alabaster, as I’ve always fancied one,but I suspect they may be in the polite sound arena....

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27-12-2020, 11:11

Mr Neds replied to a thread Something livelier than an Arcam A19? in Blank Canvas

I like the look of the Vena, though Quad always makes me stroke an imaginary beard. Never heard one, mind! No, I don’t need another dac, but I could...

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27-12-2020, 10:54

Mr Neds replied to a thread Something livelier than an Arcam A19? in Blank Canvas

Yes, I did say used! Budget around £500, speakers are Dynaudio Emit 20. I’m not a loud listener, so mega power not needed, although I have to take...

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27-12-2020, 10:04

Mr Neds replied to a thread Something livelier than an Arcam A19? in Blank Canvas

Ha ha! I open my first thread here and the first replies I get are from two Wammers! I posted this on the Wam a while back, so I thought I’d try a...

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