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Reason for buying old/classic turntables
Some of the 60's/early 70's era cars are among the fastest automobiles ever built. They oversteered, didn't handle worth a sh**, cornered terribly, and often needed repair.But using massive amounts of torque, horsepower, and gasoline they went str... 
Why Transparent Cable? for Wilsons.... options?
>>Of course we could all just save some time and ask you what we should use instead.<<Fine.Use what sounds best in your system and ignore folks, much like you, who talk a good game but don't know how to play it.Sound good? 
Reason for buying old/classic turntables
It's a great analogy i.e. old versus new.You're overthinking, or at least trying to, a very simple concept.Good effort though. 
Reason for buying old/classic turntables
>>I can think that if " price/money is no object " then my choice will be for today TT's.<<Agree with Raul.Much like classic cars, they are cool to look at; some but very few are high performers. However, today's tables thanks to the u... 
Why Transparent Cable? for Wilsons.... options?
You're funny Dave.Don't divert the issue here.Please support your contentions. You said their product are superior.Don't get sidetracked with amateur psychology along with your amateur audio crap. 
Why Transparent Cable? for Wilsons.... options?
>>Their products are superior to most cable companies<<Please list the companies you feel that are bested by their products. And if we assume wires are system dependent what does superior mean? Please clarify.Thanks in advance.This sho... 
Antiskating .... The last analog secret
>>12-22-08: StringreenI have found that not only is correct anti-skate an illusive quest<<I've heard it described as elusive, nebulous, imprecise, and inexact but never illusive.Interesting concept though. 
Power Output of Class "D" amps
>>Your real quick with sarcasm<<Only with dummies. 
Power Output of Class "D" amps
>>Yes the amp I heard sounded great but not for me with that marketing.<<It's a wise man who denies himself a great product because the marketing is unsatisfactory.Yup, I really liked that BMW but their commercials suck.LOL 
Speaker advice
>>READ THE REVIEWS AND AWARDS!<<That's the last thing you should do.Go listen for yourself. Speakers are the most personal and subjective component in any system.There's far too much muck, mud, and dirt in reviews. 
Antiskating .... The last analog secret
Sumiko Blue Point?That's funny. Entry level/run of the mill.Anyway, based on the dozens of cartridges I've owned and heard, the comtemporary stylus shapes easily outperform the conicals and ellipticals of yesteryear. 
Antiskating .... The last analog secret
That study was conducted long before the advent of shibata,gyger, van den hul, and other fine line profiles.I'd question its' applicability today. 
Reputable dealers?
Drive a couple hours to Vernona, New Jersey and visit Audio Connection. See John and his staff.Every other dealer in this thread pales in comparison to that house. 
Best sounding Krell ?
>>The FPB 600 is one of THEE finest amps ever made<<That, of course, is subjective and one person's opinion. I totally disagree; certainly a powerful monster but like most Krells it lacks finesse and texture. Reminds me of a 60's era m... 
silver spades on copper cables?
I prefer silver threads and golden needles.