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Why are modern arms so ugly?
Thanks for the art history lesson Halcro.A lipsticked pig is still a pig. 
Why are modern arms so ugly?
Even if they were the best sounding tonearms I ever heard they would still rank among the ugliest.I can separate the visual and audible without any assistance thank you. For example, I think Barbra Streisand has a great voice. 
Why are modern arms so ugly?
The Copperhead and Cobra don't float my boat at all.Ugly is an understatement.IMO 
Tidal Speakers owners
>>10-10-11: BostonbeanThese are speakers best heard, not described<<That's true of any speaker; Tidal is not unique in that regard.IMO 
Dude's 6SN7 replacements with Chinese CV-181/6SN7
An alternative source is Audiogon member Trelja for great prices and service on the Shuguang line.IMO 
Steve Jobs we will miss you
>>10-07-11: ChadnlizI dont buy the whole mythic portrait painted of Jobs<<That's why he's a legend and you're Chad. 
Pink Floyd Dark Side comparison?
Marty's right, the MFSL versions are lousy in the context of others.I'll probably buy the new EMI for comparison to the rest of my DSOTM collection but I'm not really optimistic about it.For me the original UK and US pressings are the gold standar... 
Steve Jobs we will miss you
Thanks for the clarification Rok2id.I wasn't quite sure if you are stupid or just faking it.Now I'm sure.Thanks 
Steve Jobs we will miss you
>>10-06-11: Rok2idSteve Jobs stood for things that 99% of the people on this site detest, so stop it all the fake outpourings.<<Please elaborate 
Favorite poorly-recorded albums
Agree with Inner Mounting Flame but my Exile first pressing is terrific. YMMV 
Steve Jobs we will miss you
Looking forward to the Isaacson biography.RIP 
Snapped off my cantilever
>>10-05-11: RsimmsAfter snapping my 6th AT-OC9 II needle, I am looking for other options myself<<Have you tried compact discs? 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
OK it's not music but last night I listened to both sides of Firesign Theater's "How Can You Be In Two Places At Once When You're Not Anywhere At All".I was laughing out loud to tears without any medication and/or false drugs (thank you Pastor Rod... 
remastered EMI pink floyd
Anybody tired of re-masters, re-issues, re-mixes, re-releases as much as me?It's getting re-ally old.Just wondering. 
Do you ever wonder?
You know Dave (Corazon), I thought the same thing about Queen for over 10 years. Never took the band seriously. Then I saw their performances at Live Aid and Wembley. Been a big fan ever since. As always YMMV