Author: Paul Zsabady

A Rega System: P25, Exact, Mira and Ela e

October 28, 2002

Specifications Rega P25 turntable w/ RB600 arm – $1275 Exact Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge w/ Vital stylus – $595 Mira Integrated Amplifier: 60 watts/channel – $950 Rega Ela Loudspeakers – $1395/pair Rega Speaker Wire – [Read More]

A Rega System: P25, Exact, Mira and Ela

October 28, 2002

A Rega System: P25, Exact, Mira and Ela Taking the System Approach Paul Szabady 28 October 2002 Specifications Rega P25 turntable w/ RB600 arm – $1275Exact Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge w/ Vital stylus – $595Mira [Read More]

The Acoustic Signature Tango Phono Preamplifier

October 5, 2002

The Acoustic Signature Tango Phono Preamplifier   Paul Szabady 10 May 2002 Specifications Moving Magnet/Moving Coil phono preamplifierGain: MM = 48 db MC = 64 dBCapacitive Loading: Selectable from 50 pF to 350 pF in [Read More]

The Garrott Brothers OPTIM S and OPTIM FGS Phono Cartridges

August 14, 2002

The Garrott Brothers OPTIM S and OPTIM FGS Phono Cartridges A Fabled Name From The Past Returns Paul Szabady 14 August 2002 Specifications “Dynamic Coil” moving magnet phono cartridgesOutput: 4.0 mV at 5 cm/secLoading: 47 K [Read More]

The Garrott P89 Moving Coil Phono Cartridge

August 6, 2002

The Garrott P89 Moving Coil Phono Cartridge Will Goldilocks Find a Cartridge That’s “Just Right?” Paul Szabady 6 August 2002 Specifications Output voltage: 0.36 mV @ 5 cm/sCoil resistance: 6.6 ohmsRecommended load: 100 to 600 [Read More]

Garrott Brothers Retipping and Stylus Replacement: Sumiko Blue Point Special

July 24, 2002

Garrott Brothers Retipping and Stylus Replacement:Sumiko Blue Point Special   Paul Szabady 24 July 2002 Specifications Aluminum Cantilever, Microtracer stylusPrice $480. Address: US Distributor and Mail Order:Jerry Raskin’s Needle Doctor419 14th Avenue SEMinneapolis, MN 55414Phone: [Read More]

Acoustic Signature Samba Turntable

June 6, 2002

The Acoustic Signature Samba Turntable   Paul Szabady 6 June 2002 Specifications 2 speed, thread driven, AC synchronous motorAlloy construction4 Kg platterOutboard Alpha motor power supply3-point elastomer/alloy spike feet with cupsRega RB 250 arm and [Read More]

The Ganymede Vibration Control System

May 22, 2002

The Ganymede Vibration Control System   Paul Szabady 22 May 2002 Specifications Ball bearing-based isolation pucksPrice: $229 per set of 3. Custom colors available for $249. Shipping included. Address:Jef CulhaneP.O. Box 14222St. Paul, MN 55114Website:www.ganymusic.com/E-mail: jef@ganymusic.com [Read More]

The Origin Live ULTRA Turntable Kit

May 6, 2002

The Origin Live ULTRA Turntable Kit   Paul Szabady 6 May 2002 Specifications Complete Kit Turntable:2 speed, DC motor belt-drive turntable. Solid wood plinth w/ cherry wood finish. 3-spring, suspended, damped steel subchassis. 24mm thick, [Read More]

The Origin Live Laminar Flow Reference Interconnects

February 21, 2002

The Origin Live Laminar Flow Reference Interconnects   Paul Szabady 21 February 2002 Specifications Price: $192.42 1 meter pair$240.84 2 meter pair(Price excludes shipping, and varies on US$/GB Pound exchange rate) Available by mail order [Read More]

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