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  • Obsession18
    Obsession18 Posts: 191
    edited August 2014
    BKphoto wrote: »
    My Project Tube box S is also a little bright for my taste...Will be rolling tubes once I get my amp situation figured out...Taking it to a guy in Jersey tomorrow...

    Also I applaud the generosity of Voltz...

    Try some NOS RCA 12ax7 blackplates, they are not cheap but man they blow the stock tubes in my Tubebox DS away.
    2-Channel System
    Analog: VPI Traveler TT, Audio Technica 150MLX, Pro-Ject Tube Box DS
    CD Player: Jolida JD-100 Preamp: Cambridge 840E Amp: Odyssey Kismet Stereo
    Spkrs: Tyler Acoustics Linbrook Signature Systems
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  • xsmi
    xsmi Posts: 1,798
    edited August 2014
    Finally!! From the first track, I knew this was the right pre. The sound is mellow and strong. The soundstage is deep and exsoensive. My only issue now is dialing in the tone arm. Right now, if I lessen the weight, the tone arm skates off the beginning of the album. But, on every LP, during the last track, it skates towards the end of the song. I'm starting to believe I need a new rack. Right now, it's sitting on a glass shelf in a cheap metal rack.
    2-channelBelles 22A Pre, Emotiva XPA-2 Gen 2, Marantz SA8005, Pro-Ject RPM-10 Turntable, Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3B, Polk Audio Legend L800's, AudioQuest Cable throughout.
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    edited August 2014
    Glad to hear the pre is working out for ya :) did you put that little black donut for the anti -skate on your TT? and if you have a level you may want to check how level the table is that your TT is on.

    And did you find the spot where your tonearm is just hanging in middle air & then turn it like 15-17 clicks ?
    2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge

    HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited August 2014
    In case any you North Texans are in the market, here's on in on trade!
    http://www.audioconceptsonline.com/demo%20used.htm
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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  • xsmi
    xsmi Posts: 1,798
    edited August 2014
    Well I didn't get to listen any last night as Wednesday is my late night at work. However, I did check the table to make sure it was level, it is. What puck are you referring to? I do have the little weight thrown over the hook.
    2-channelBelles 22A Pre, Emotiva XPA-2 Gen 2, Marantz SA8005, Pro-Ject RPM-10 Turntable, Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3B, Polk Audio Legend L800's, AudioQuest Cable throughout.
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    edited August 2014
    the weight you have hanging over the hook, is it in the center part of the tonearm? you could try the 3 different position where it hooks to the tonearm to see if the skating improves. the puck helps record stabilize but will not have any effect on skating.... you can even try it without the anti-skate weight. other then that I try resetting the big counter weight on back of tonearm to see if this helps you problem.
    2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge

    HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
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  • xsmi
    xsmi Posts: 1,798
    edited August 2014
    Can you take a picture of your puck?
    2-channelBelles 22A Pre, Emotiva XPA-2 Gen 2, Marantz SA8005, Pro-Ject RPM-10 Turntable, Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3B, Polk Audio Legend L800's, AudioQuest Cable throughout.
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    edited August 2014
    There are a lot to choose from for pucks or record clamps, I don't remember where I got this one from used but I like it
    2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge

    HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
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  • xsmi
    xsmi Posts: 1,798
    edited August 2014
    Yeah that's quite impressive. I'll look for one. Thanks.
    2-channelBelles 22A Pre, Emotiva XPA-2 Gen 2, Marantz SA8005, Pro-Ject RPM-10 Turntable, Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3B, Polk Audio Legend L800's, AudioQuest Cable throughout.
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    edited August 2014
    here a pro-ject one!

    http://www.amazon.com/Pro-Ject-Audio-Record-Heavy-Stabilizer/dp/B00BSDQI5Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1408037181&sr=8-2&keywords=record+puck
    2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge

    HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
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  • Obsession18
    Obsession18 Posts: 191
    edited August 2014
    MICHELL - REFLEX RECORD CLAMP:

    http://www.musicdirect.com/p-7307-michell-reflex-record-clamp.aspx
    2-Channel System
    Analog: VPI Traveler TT, Audio Technica 150MLX, Pro-Ject Tube Box DS
    CD Player: Jolida JD-100 Preamp: Cambridge 840E Amp: Odyssey Kismet Stereo
    Spkrs: Tyler Acoustics Linbrook Signature Systems
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  • xsmi
    xsmi Posts: 1,798
    edited August 2014
    I like the look of this one better.

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AZNFSOA/ref=s9_simh_gw_p23_d0_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=12YJTH7C71WP6Y1Y1B74&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1688200382&pf_rd_i=507846
    2-channelBelles 22A Pre, Emotiva XPA-2 Gen 2, Marantz SA8005, Pro-Ject RPM-10 Turntable, Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3B, Polk Audio Legend L800's, AudioQuest Cable throughout.
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited August 2014
    I use the Pro-Ject Puck heavy little bugger at 2lbs
    ATC SCM40's,VTL TL 2.5 Preamp,PSB Stratus Goldi's,McCormack DNA 500,McCormack MAP-1 Preamp,Pro-Ject Xtension 10 TT,Ortofon Cadenza Red/Nordost RedDawn LS Speaker cables, Bryston BDP-2, Bryston BDA-2,PS Audio AC-3 power cables
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    edited August 2014
    xsmi wrote: »
    I like the look of this one better.

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AZNFSOA/ref=s9_simh_gw_p23_d0_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=12YJTH7C71WP6Y1Y1B74&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1688200382&pf_rd_i=507846

    Hey you found it :) mine weighs about 2lbs and I think it looks better too!
    2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge

    HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
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