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Album which you have listened to most?
Mike, If you're an Abbey Road nut, there are better copies than the MSFL available. 2 of my favorites are:Abbey Road Pro Series, Apple EALF-97001Abbey Road Japanese Release, Apple TOJP-7083 (This is my personal favorite of the 11 copies I own. Add... 
Your favorite prog rock music? ?
I would not include 10CC, T Rex, Tommy Bolin, Roxy Music, or Santana. Where do you draw the line? Interesting question but if you take any of the agreed upon progressive bands i.e. King Crimson, ELP, Yes, Genesis (with Gabriel) and compare any of ... 
Tranfiguration Orpheus description
I agree with the point made by Larryi and cmk that cartridge evaluation is part of the complete system.However, that does not change the fact that some cartridges are quieter, track better, and retrieve more information than others. Could most of ... 
Your favorite prog rock music? ?
The Cars. Progressive Music?I don't think so. 
Your favorite prog rock music? ?
In the Court of the Crimson KingClose to the EdgeIn Search of the Lost ChordTarkusFoxtrot"L"Lark's Tongue in AspicStarless and Bible BlackGentle GiantThe Aerosol Grey MachineOK ComputerKid Aand on and on and on 
The most revealing redbook/dsd player under 10k?
>>i think you may be able to satisfy your desire for resolution with silver cable<<Or not. 
Your ONE all time favorite love song?
DOABloodrock 
Tranfiguration Orpheus description
I've exchanged emails with Doug but never met him. Based on the emails and the consistency of his posts, I believe there are no reasons to question his veracity and/or integrity. In some cases I do not agree with his points of view however there i... 
Origin live Silver or VPI JMW-9 Signature
>>Not much in the way of easy VTA/VTF but no worse than the OL<<Hi Dan, Actually VTA on the Vector 3 is very very easy if the arm is ordered with the VTA micrometer. VTF is adjusted by moving the counterweight. It will track virtually ... 
Best "album" of 2006
>Kate is God.<Somebody better tell Eric Clapton. 
Tranfiguration Orpheus description
Thanks Doug. Great notes. Speedy, I was in no way questioning your intelligence. A close read of my post bears this out.Nsgarch, you're a Tranny owner correct? You might want to check out Doug's notes. I hope you enjoy them. 
Different Anitskate for Rock vs. Classical
His comments are directed to me. Here is the gentleman's email to me offering his generous advice:****Since it`s your system, you can set the anti skating by ear if you wish. What crtg. are you using @ what ntracking force. Tracking @ too light a ... 
Tranfiguration Orpheus description
Speedy,Tonearm incompatibilies, VTF/VTA, incomplete breakin, improper loading, (all issues from your previous posts regarding the UNIverse) aside, have you ever considered that it might simply be a superior product to the Transfiguration (any of t... 
Overlooked R & R gems from the past
Here are a few bands/artists that flew under the radar and IMO deserve a listen:Paris (Bob Welch's gig after Fleetwood Mac)Be Bop DeluxeCity BoyKlatuuSteve HillageCrabby Appleton 
Different Anitskate for Rock vs. Classical
The only true system in listening. Any visual and/or manufacturer recommendation setting is nothing more than a rough approximation. As Dgad correctly points out, the test records are useless (for anti-skating) as every table/arm/cartridge combina...