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andysf

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What is Technics thinking?
They are about $3400 in Japan.   Not a big difference with the US price.http://kakaku.com/search_results/Technics+1200G/ 
What is Technics thinking?
So far as I know the 1200G is not available yet in the US.  I have been hearing prices of around $3700. 
What is Technics thinking?
Audiofun:  I have been enjoying your comments on your new table, especially as you are able to compare it to  SP-10 MK3.  Interesting that reducing the torque improves the sound.Raymonda:  I have been unable to find any references online to "the a... 
Best Turntable: Acoustic-Signature, Amazon Refere
Ivanj:I think all of them are still in business.Andy 
What is Technics thinking?
"Mods are already being done to the power supply, thus improving the apparent and still problematic cogging effect that the new unit has."Haven't heard any reports of this supposed "problematic cogging effect" from users.  Would like to hear from... 
Purchasing from Japan
Accuphase markup in the US is outrageous.  I would not hesitate to buy direct from Japan.  Check out the Accuphase prices in Japan on the PriceJapan.com website! DAC-40 is $853. 
What is Technics thinking?
I am glad I waited to buy the Technics 1200G model because:1. It will be available in black.  Everyone knows that dark colored components have a warmer tone.  Silver components sound bright and lean.  Often, they need to be dunked in a cyro bath t... 
What is Technics thinking?
http://northcoastaudio.com/technicsSL1200GAE.htmlGlad I decided to wait for the "G".Still very interested in hearing owner reviews of the GAE! 
What is Technics thinking?
Maybe they figured that they have already sold over 2 million tables that looked very similar so why not stick with a sure thing? 
best integrated amp.
I would look at Luxman or VAC used especially if you want a phono pre included. 
New Luxman DA-06 doesnt sound so great. Will it get better?
I have a Luxman integrated amp.  It took a long period of use until it really sounded its best.  First couple of days, I thought I made a big mistake buying it but am very happy now.I did some research regarding using step up transformers with dir... 
Andy Kim - Needle Clinic
Don't have any experience with his cartridge repair but he did do a restoration of an old Omega watch for me.  I was very happy with his work, price and delivery time. Personally, I would send him a cartridge to fix without hesitation. 
Grey amplifier Imports from Japan?
In the case of Accuphase, I would definitely buy direct from Japan.  Compared to the US price, you can buy two units from Japan and still have some money left over. (That includes shipping and transformer!)  I would use PriceJapan.com   Anyone cur... 
Phono pre "Break-In" process? Necessary?
Show me someone who doesn't believe in break in time and I will show you someone who has never owned Morrow cables. 
Luxman vs. Accuphase
Both Luxman and Accuphase are considerably more expensive in the US than in Japan.  Accuphase has a particularly high mark up here, sometimes giving the impression that it must be in a far higher class than Luxman.  In reality, there is not a big ...