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When is digital going to get the soul of music?
Timrhu; I hear you and I am not in disagreement with you, however, :) I think you may be taking a different route than the meaning behind this post. I think we are more concerned with a great deal of digital devices NOT being able to capture the e... 
plinth for garrard 401
I would not recommend granite or slate.., both of them ring. Both are hard materials with a high Q point. I know you see a good number of people using this material for their 401's or SP 10 machines but I attribute this to the LEMMIING FACTOR..., ... 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
Check out the AMR DP 777, I've been blissfully happy with mine going on 4 years now :) before that I had the Octave Metrum with the Sonicweld Diverter 2 before that the MSB Power Dac and the Meitner Super Bidat and the Dynavox Dynastation 2. I've ... 
Are there other Artisan Fidelity TT owners aorund?
Man this hobby!!!I Think the 401 project is moving forward LOL!!! I will just run both TT's in the same system. The 401 is a beautiful platform and I will be taking my time (what hurry right?) making design decisions about the project. Ok, back to... 
Are there other Artisan Fidelity TT owners aorund?
I had mentioned I purchased a Garrard 401 for a new project because of what I have read about idlers... BUT, I may have been hasty with my new-found love of analog. I am so happy now I don't think I am going to run 2 separate analog rigs as my NG ... 
Are there other Artisan Fidelity TT owners aorund?
Sonofjim; that is awesome. You are going to find the wait worth it! As my analog system components continue to run-in the sound continues to truly amaze me with is depth, layering, quietness of background and grandeur. Considering all of the afore... 
Are there other Artisan Fidelity TT owners aorund?
Fvcruz: That is awesome to hear been busy with work and then a vacation :) I agree an think that his tables are a real work of art. My Bassocontinuo Apogeo rack arrived and let me tell you it is ridiculously heavy and very beautiful. Each of the 3... 
Are there other Artisan Fidelity TT owners aorund?
Beatlubum, thanks for the advice about the Origin Live tonearm. I have heard/read that the Origin Live/401 combination is very good. Thanks for the heads up on the cartridge. I am leaning towards a Shilabe for the 401 or a Decca Ref.., I want some... 
Are there other Artisan Fidelity TT owners aorund?
Lewm, you may be right. Based on what I have been reading/hearing idlers are very musical and fun sounding tables and the Ikeda is not the most neutral of arms, so you may be referring to something I wrote with these ideas running through my mind.... 
Are there other Artisan Fidelity TT owners aorund?
Sonofjim thank you for the advice, I'm going to take it :) as I'm new to analog I'm open to the advice of those with more experience and it does make sense to at least experiment with MM and gain an understanding of them. You just saved me some mo... 
Are there other Artisan Fidelity TT owners aorund?
Have any Artisan owners (sp10 or idler) experimented with any of the Koetsu mc's if so, would you please share your observations? I am thinking of playing around with a Koetsu on the secondary arm (I'm looking at a Reed or Ikeda:) 
Any opinions on the AMR Digital Processor 777 Dac?
Jazzonthehudson (love the handle btw); No, laziness LOL... I sent it to Avatar for the change. I am really busy with my software dev business and they would have sat around forever :) 
Are there other Artisan Fidelity TT owners aorund?
Thank you In_shore. 
Any opinions on the AMR Digital Processor 777 Dac?
Hi Coxhaus, I do have the copper VSF Black caps. I will be getting the SE modification and I am excited as well. I don't have it as yet, because it is not available yet.., shipping last day of March... Upgraded digital engine with Quad Core engine... 
Are there other Artisan Fidelity TT owners aorund?
Sonofjim, same reason I still have the Seleco.., sometimes you just have to stop. Sounds like there are a lot of satisfied people out there :)