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With the extra height in the front, it makes the tonearm higher in the front or tail down. The reverse is much easier to work with since you can add a thicker mat to elevate the head of the tonearm if you don't have VTA adjustment. Will it be a problem? It's hard to say. Some cartridges are more sensitive to how they sit in the groove. I never used my 2M blue tail down so can't say how it'll handle it. When the Rega RP1's came with OM5E's, I could add spacers to the tonearm to accommodate the extra height of a 2M cartridge. But they have three individual mounting feet. The Orbit looks like a full base where the tonearm mounts. Would a thinner mat work with the Orbit? I may be overstating the importance of correct VTA. Like I said, some carts are more sensitive but what I have seen is when it is way off, records can skip. 2mm is not way off though.
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The Orbit is a standard top mount. The 2M series are the easiest cartridges I've ever installed. The screws go right into the body. Sorry, you're planning on installing this on the Orbit? The Orbit doesn't have VTA adjustment and the 2M series is 2mm taller. Doesn't seem like much but you'll likely be one of the first putting this cart on that table. Any way to add spacers on that tonearm?
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I don't understand. The retail on the Blue is $225 in the US, right? It's $200 in Canada. I have one that's a backup to my Vivo Blue. The backup gets used when my wife is operating the turntable. Hmm... I'm not trying to sell mine but would you be interested in a used one? I'm under 150 hours on it. I'd sell it fairly cheap for a fellow VC member.
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You have to shave your beard for a passport photo or you want to look respectable in your photo? I just kept my beard and look like a criminal in my photo.
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What do you do when you're bored?
heypeterman replied to StrangeTerrain's topic in Everything Else Message Board
..and you're set. -
Did you get a hard on when you found it? Sorry, couldn't resist.
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2 x 2 Expedit Black Friday (Ikea)
heypeterman replied to kevinxabney's topic in Everything Else Message Board
There is a line at the Calgary Ikea. Store doesn't open until 10. Not sure if this is worth saving $80 for... -
post your set-up thread
heypeterman replied to salparadise's topic in Turntables & Other Audio Equipment
I've had it in my amazon cart for over year waiting for the right price. Hopefully it drops before Christmas. -
2 x 2 Expedit Black Friday (Ikea)
heypeterman replied to kevinxabney's topic in Everything Else Message Board
In Canada, it's the 2x4 for $39.99. Limit of 2. I'll be grabbing a couple. -
It was EST last year. Interesting that they have the Deftones box set listed. I doubt they have many and don't expect those will last long.
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Tool Vinyl BUYING GUIDE (Original/Boots, etc.)
heypeterman replied to topher's topic in Vinyl Collective Message Board
Decent sound quality and worth $35 IMO. -
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit in Canada?
heypeterman replied to codeine's topic in Turntables & Other Audio Equipment
Essential Audio is the Canadian distributor for Pro-Ject. They will help find a dealer near you. http://www.project-audio.com/main.php?info=distributor&c -
bummer of a day... cheer me up.
heypeterman replied to isavedlatin54's topic in Everything Else Message Board
I haven't taken a shit alone since we got this cat. -
I tried that once. The second copy was worse. Maybe I should try again. Returns are so easy with amazon.Edit: Fuck it. Ordered another. I'll probably just keep this one and give the extra to a friend.
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PO: Soundgarden Screaming Life/Fopp reissue at Sub pop
heypeterman replied to apirk's topic in Vinyl Collective Message Board
Just got a shipping notification email. -
Pioneer PL100 speed adjustment problems
heypeterman replied to Rip's topic in Turntables & Other Audio Equipment
Sounds like it's the pot then. It'll need to be cleaned. DeOxit is commonly used. I would still lubricate the motor, if it's never been done. A little lube never hurts -
Pioneer PL100 speed adjustment problems
heypeterman replied to Rip's topic in Turntables & Other Audio Equipment
When you use the pitch control, does it feel responsive or does the speed jump all over the place when you barely touch it? Also, when I mean "work the control", I mean work it aggressively and fast. -
Pioneer PL100 speed adjustment problems
heypeterman replied to Rip's topic in Turntables & Other Audio Equipment
It's likely either the potentiometer in your pitch control or the motor needs to be lubricated. If you have some 3-in-1 oil, try to add a drop or two in the motor. You can access it from the top after you pull off the platter. Just make sure you don't get any oil where the belt contacts. Put the belt and platter back on and let it spin for an hour or so. The pot is harder to access but you could try working the control back and forth for a couple of minutes. Sometimes doing that will be all you need to free it up. It could also be the belt, but if it looks okay and feels okay, I would try the other options. Maybe measure the belt to make sure it hasn't stretched too much.