Does anyone have any experience with JVC HA-FX55ZW's? I believe they're the next step up from the marshmallows. The only other pair of "good" headphones I have are MS-1s, and I find that these JVCs really give the MS-1s a run for the money. The bass is RIDICULOUS for $30. I'm just curious if...

Wow, very, very cool. Thanks for checking that out memepool. I'll definitely see what Pasini makes of it.

Yeah, the diference in the distance between the Rega tonearm and the Sparta is exactly the length I need to get the cartridge alligned properly...2cm. I guess I'll machine the headshell for the Sparta for now, and then buy the Rega tonearm when I can in a few months.

By the way Garbz, it's not really an "upgrade." The base is supposedly, but the Sparta tonearm is definitely a downgrade. It's a great turntable, but it's more of a "work of art" than your standard Rega. I only paid $350 for it, so it's more of a modified Rega, and the tonearm is a major...

Thanks again Memepool, your comments are always helpful. I've contacted the builder of the turntable, and this is what he said about the alignment: Here is the Spec. of the Syntec Sparta broadcast T/A Overall Length…310mm Effective Length…220mm Over hang…15mm Latral bal…YES Tracking...

It's highly modified. Basically, new base, paint job and tonearm.

Hey memepool, thanks for replying. (1) Yeah, I guess I'll try different belts to correct the speed issue. (2)The tonearm is a Sedco(?) "Sparta," I believe. The problem is that there is no way to adjust it forward. Check out the photos and let me know what you think. I need to be able to...

Hey, I just got a beautifuly modified Rega turntable, from "Raddgear," the Canadian who custom modifies Regas. However, when I popped it on today, I could tell that my 33's are slightly off speed. They sound about one "whole step" down, in terms of speed. Basically, one key. I counted the...

So you guys still think a modded 1200 is the best deal, even though it's direct-drive? Or are we talking about older, used, belt-driven 1200s?

Hey, I'm looking for a new, audiophile, non-DJ turntable under $400. I'm thinking belt-driven, but I know the Technics direct-drives aren't terrible for Hi-Fi purposes. However, it seems most people will recommend belt-driven. So for my purposes this leaves low to mid-range Music Hall...