Stocking Stuffer/Survey/Aging all wrapped into one Karma

inspiredsports
inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
edited December 2010 in The Clubhouse
Man, I don't feel that old, but every year my eyes seem to take a hit so I just got a higher magnification loupe. I use it mostly for a quick look at my various turntable stylii.

So first, since this is mostly a stylus thing (at least to me), check out the survey to vote which YOU USE MOST; "Moving Magnet", "Moving Coil" or "No Turntable" for the CD only crowd.

My old loupe is up for grabs, a gently used Triplett 21mm diameter 30X in its case.

THE RULES:

--- If you have a turntable - let me know you are In AND post the favorite cartridge you have actually OWNED at some point in your vinyl travels.

--- If you don't have a turntable - let me know you are In AND post your favorite brand of CD Player.

I will generate a random number somewhere close to December 17th so the lucky winner can receive this stocking stuffer before the Holiday.
VTL ST50 w/mods / RCA6L6GC / TlfnknECC801S
Conrad Johnson PV-5 w/mods
TT Conrad Johnson Sonographe SG3 Oak / Sumiko LMT / Grado Woodbody Platinum / Sumiko PIB2 / The Clamp
Musical Fidelity A1 CDPro/ Bada DD-22 Tube CDP / Conrad Johnson SD-22 CDP
Tuners w/mods Kenwood KT5020 / Fisher KM60
MF x-DAC V8, HAInfo NG27
Herbies Ti-9 / Vibrapods / MIT Shotgun AC1 IEC's / MIT Shotgun 2 IC's / MIT Shotgun 2 Speaker Cables
PS Audio Cryo / PowerPort Premium Outlets / Exact Power EP15A Conditioner
Walnut SDA 2B TL /Oak SDA SRS II TL (Sonicaps/Mills/Cardas/Custom SDA ICs / Dynamat Extreme / Larry's Rings/ FSB-2 Spikes
NAD SS rigs w/mods
GIK panels
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited December 2010
    Not in.

    I use a Grado Gold1 Prestige Series Phono Cartridge. My favorite so far. I have also used the Green1 as well.
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  • TomB
    TomB Posts: 106
    edited December 2010
    In, and Grado Black. (The one I have now.)
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited December 2010
    In.....my old **** Pioneer cartridge loading CD player.
    Polk Audio Surround Bar 360
    Mirage PS-12
    LG BDP-550
    Motorola HD FIOS DVR
    Panasonic 42" Plasma
    XBOX 360[/SIZE]

    Office stuff

    Allied 395 receiver
    Pioneer CDP PD-M430
    RT8t's & Wharfedale Diamond II's[/SIZE]

    Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music. ~Ronald Reagan
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited December 2010
    In,Sumiko Pearl.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    edited December 2010
    In, Lyra Dorian
    Pio Elete Pro 520
    Panamax 5400-EX
    Sunfire TGP 5
    Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
    PS Audio GCPH phono pre
    Sunfire CG 200 X 5
    Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
    OPPO BDP-83 SE
    SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
    Ctr CS1000p
    Sur - FX1000 x 4
    SUB - SVS PB2-Plus

    Workkout room:
    Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
    Onkyo TX-DS898
    GFA 555
    Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
    Ft - SDA 1C

    Not being used:
    RTi 38's -4
    RT55i's - 2
    RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
    LSI 15's
    CSi40
    PSW 404
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  • dee1949
    dee1949 Posts: 1,425
    edited December 2010
    in and Shure v15 type 3 and 4
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  • JuanR
    JuanR Posts: 718
    edited December 2010
    In Please - Shure Era IV M97HE-AH
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  • starkiller
    starkiller Posts: 2,723
    edited December 2010
    In please, Grace F9E Ruby....
    Computer room Hegeman 1 SpeakersM&K VX-80 subKenwood DP-7010Cambridge Audio CXC Transport Rega DACPrimaLuna Prologue Four AmpAric Audio Tube PreampGarage Jennings Research SquareCustom tube preampCrown XLS-1000Denon DCD-1500II Modded MSB Link DAC
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited December 2010
    In....Benz Micro Glider M2 moving coil and Audio Technica AT20SLa with shibata stylus moving magnet on the other main table.
    SDA-1C (full mods)
    Carver TFM-55
    NAD 1130 Pre-amp
    Rega Planar 3 TT/Shelter 501 MkII
    The Clamp
    Revox A77 Mk IV Dolby reel to reel
    Thorens TD160/Mission 774 arm/Stanton 881S Shibata
    Nakamichi CR7 Cassette Deck
    Rotel RCD-855 with modified tube output stage
    Cambridge Audio DACmagic Plus
    ADC Soundshaper 3 EQ
    Ben's IC's
    Nitty Gritty 1.5FI RCM
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited December 2010
    In. Shure v15 type 5 mr.
    SRT For Life; SDA Forever!

    The SRT SEISMIC System:
    Four main satellite speakers, six powered subs, two dedicated for LFE channel, two center speakers for over/under screen placement and three Control Centers. Amaze your friends, terrorize your neighbors, seize the audio bragging rights for your state. Go ahead, buy it; you only go around once.
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  • Big Dawg
    Big Dawg Posts: 2,005
    edited December 2010
    In, please. Not sure I've found a favorite, but currently using a Grado Gold.
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  • agfrost
    agfrost Posts: 2,427
    edited December 2010
    I'm in. Pretty new to vinyl, I've got a Grado Black MI at the moment.

    Jay
    Jay
    SDA 2BTL * Musical Fidelity A5cr amp * Oppo BDP-93 * Modded Adcom GDA-600 DAC * Rythmik F8 (x2)
    Micro Seiki DQ-50 * Hagerman Cornet 2 Phono * A hodgepodge of cabling * Belkin PF60
    Preamp rotation: Krell KSL (SCompRacer recapped) * Manley Shrimp * PS Audio 5.0
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  • Dawgfish
    Dawgfish Posts: 2,554
    edited December 2010
    In please,

    The Dynavector 20XH high output moving coil cartridege I have now with Soundsmith modified ruby cantaleaver and diamond stylus.
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  • jm1
    jm1 Posts: 618
    edited December 2010
    In please.

    ZYX Fuji is the main cart. Dynavector 10x5 for a backup.
    All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed, second it is violently opposed and third, it is accepted as self evident.
    Arthur Schopenhauer
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited December 2010
    Not in! Great karma though and a valuable tool for anyone needing to set up their cartridge. I have several and some with multiplue strengths but the one I love most is the jewelers loop where you plug it into your eye like a monocle.

    Jump on this karma it really does give you an eagle's eye view of the cartridge and stylus.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited December 2010
    dee1949 wrote: »
    in and Shure v15 type 3 and 4

    OOOOOOOO Dee you just made me have seller's remorse! I owned the 3, 4 and type 5 and have regretted selling them since the days I did back in the late '80s. Great cartridges!!!
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited December 2010
    jm1 wrote: »
    In please.

    ZYX Fuji is the main cart. Dynavector 10x5 for a backup.

    Great minds think alike!!!:biggrin:
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  • AudioGenics
    AudioGenics Posts: 2,567
    edited December 2010
    In
    thank you
    Grado Cartridge
    Acoustic Research Turntable
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited December 2010
    Bump - picking a name evening of Friday, December 17
    VTL ST50 w/mods / RCA6L6GC / TlfnknECC801S
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 w/mods
    TT Conrad Johnson Sonographe SG3 Oak / Sumiko LMT / Grado Woodbody Platinum / Sumiko PIB2 / The Clamp
    Musical Fidelity A1 CDPro/ Bada DD-22 Tube CDP / Conrad Johnson SD-22 CDP
    Tuners w/mods Kenwood KT5020 / Fisher KM60
    MF x-DAC V8, HAInfo NG27
    Herbies Ti-9 / Vibrapods / MIT Shotgun AC1 IEC's / MIT Shotgun 2 IC's / MIT Shotgun 2 Speaker Cables
    PS Audio Cryo / PowerPort Premium Outlets / Exact Power EP15A Conditioner
    Walnut SDA 2B TL /Oak SDA SRS II TL (Sonicaps/Mills/Cardas/Custom SDA ICs / Dynamat Extreme / Larry's Rings/ FSB-2 Spikes
    NAD SS rigs w/mods
    GIK panels
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited December 2010
    agfrost (Jay),

    PM Sent; you are the lucky winner and the magnifying loupe will be on its way as soon as you PM me your mailing address.

    Congrats,
    Greg
    VTL ST50 w/mods / RCA6L6GC / TlfnknECC801S
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 w/mods
    TT Conrad Johnson Sonographe SG3 Oak / Sumiko LMT / Grado Woodbody Platinum / Sumiko PIB2 / The Clamp
    Musical Fidelity A1 CDPro/ Bada DD-22 Tube CDP / Conrad Johnson SD-22 CDP
    Tuners w/mods Kenwood KT5020 / Fisher KM60
    MF x-DAC V8, HAInfo NG27
    Herbies Ti-9 / Vibrapods / MIT Shotgun AC1 IEC's / MIT Shotgun 2 IC's / MIT Shotgun 2 Speaker Cables
    PS Audio Cryo / PowerPort Premium Outlets / Exact Power EP15A Conditioner
    Walnut SDA 2B TL /Oak SDA SRS II TL (Sonicaps/Mills/Cardas/Custom SDA ICs / Dynamat Extreme / Larry's Rings/ FSB-2 Spikes
    NAD SS rigs w/mods
    GIK panels
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  • starkiller
    starkiller Posts: 2,723
    edited December 2010
    Congrats agfrost but rats for me....now i am going to have to go out and buy one or a magnifying glass for all the tubes i look at:biggrin:
    Computer room Hegeman 1 SpeakersM&K VX-80 subKenwood DP-7010Cambridge Audio CXC Transport Rega DACPrimaLuna Prologue Four AmpAric Audio Tube PreampGarage Jennings Research SquareCustom tube preampCrown XLS-1000Denon DCD-1500II Modded MSB Link DAC
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited December 2010
    Congrats Bro
    Merry Christmas
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited December 2010
    Nice Karma...Merry Christmas!
    Polk Audio Surround Bar 360
    Mirage PS-12
    LG BDP-550
    Motorola HD FIOS DVR
    Panasonic 42" Plasma
    XBOX 360[/SIZE]

    Office stuff

    Allied 395 receiver
    Pioneer CDP PD-M430
    RT8t's & Wharfedale Diamond II's[/SIZE]

    Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music. ~Ronald Reagan
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited December 2010
    To late for me!
    Carl

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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited December 2010
    Congrats Jay. Now you can really get your eye on the work er um fun!:biggrin:

    Great karma bud!

    Merry Christmas!
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited December 2010
    Congrats
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • agfrost
    agfrost Posts: 2,427
    edited December 2010
    Oh wow, I don't check in for a full day and a half, and come back to find this!

    Thanks Greg, I'm looking forward to squinting through that thing! :biggrin:

    Jay
    Jay
    SDA 2BTL * Musical Fidelity A5cr amp * Oppo BDP-93 * Modded Adcom GDA-600 DAC * Rythmik F8 (x2)
    Micro Seiki DQ-50 * Hagerman Cornet 2 Phono * A hodgepodge of cabling * Belkin PF60
    Preamp rotation: Krell KSL (SCompRacer recapped) * Manley Shrimp * PS Audio 5.0
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited December 2010
    Jay, you might be able to use it like a monocle!:biggrin:
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