[2bigears]

 . Hi everybody out there is the land of 33 1/3 .. A silly question here ,, but I really don't know. My digital is sounding better than my vinyl now and this just can't ve right. Is this a sign your cart is done or maybe the pre phono stage tubes if they have tubes ? I think my VAC Ren sig does ?  I don't know .  My table is the P9 and cart is X-2 Dyna-V.     I suspect the hours might be done on the tip. .   
     I can't afford to replace this costly cart and loved it.  Has there been gains in quality and a lowering price as in most other areas ?  Just wondering ?  Thanks air ,, wondering which way to go ? 

[gagamut]

your cart is it new??
may be you can try different loading.

[neobop]

Hi,
Check the tubes first.

neo

[2bigears]

   12 tubes altogether in this pre. it's most likely time. hope it don't hurt too much ??  8 - 12AX7 tubes, two lo noise.  2 - 8416 tubes and 2 - 12AU7's ......    do i need to buy VAC tubes or are these common valves ????   

[mick wolfe]

Soundsmith re-tips start at around $200. If you've determined the tubes are in good shape, I'd be looking at a re-tip from Soundsmith or The Needle Clinic.( Andy Kim) I think price range on either is in the $200-$400 range depending on stylus /cantilever choices.

[Wayner]

  12 tubes altogether in this pre. it's most likely time. hope it don't hurt too much ??  8 - 12AX7 tubes, two lo noise.  2 - 8416 tubes and 2 - 12AU7's ......    do i need to buy VAC tubes or are these common valves ????   

There are probably only 2 tubes in your phono section...no?

'ner

[2bigears]

    no.  3 per channel and one low noise per channel.  lot of valves to replace.. 
   you know if my digital sounds great,,,, that side must be good ??   6 tubes over there on the line side ,,,,

[orientalexpress]

Phono stage have it separate tubes .check that first

[S Clark]

  That's a $17K (list) preanp.  For that kind of change, call a dealer and ask them. They should provide amazingly good service.  At the least, they should check your tubes.

[2bigears]

 . Maybe a belt on the TT first move.   I had no idea , 250 dollars ?  Good Lord  .  Rega Ref belt 272.00 holy shit ?

[S Clark]

. Maybe a belt on the TT first move.   I had no idea , 250 dollars ?  Good Lord  .  Rega Ref belt 272.00 holy shit ?

WHAT??? For a glorified rubber band?  Find an aftermarket or a DIY.
After looking, it seems that they are available for around $60... still too high, but not silly expensive. 

[2bigears]

 . An upgrade belt from Rega.  ,,,, but still,  On Amazon.ca.     I had no dam idea.  Must be cheaper alternatives out there. 

[chili555]

Your P9 deserves no less than this: http://www.musicdirect.com/p-11446-rega-reference-drive-belt-upgrade.aspx

I would also double-check the tracking force and the alignment. My Rega P25 preferred the Stevenson v.2 alignment from here: http://www.vinylengine.com/cartridge-alignment-protractors.shtml