avanti1960

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SL-1200G/Hana ML Best Headshell
The tested effective mass of the GR tonearm is the best actual data I have seen for this spec and the G arm should be very close to this number.  Effective mass as spec'd for tonearms is a qualification of its inertia or resistance to motion, not... 
Bookshelf vs diffuser panel. Who wins?
@jumia  where is the book case located?   side wall issues can be greatly minimized with speaker positioning.      
SL-1200G/Hana ML Best Headshell
From the HiFi News test report-  
Best Preamp and Amp combination, interesting finding!!!
can you name names and compare all 4 possible combinations?   otherwise we have not really learned anything.    
SL-1200G/Hana ML Best Headshell
I have read that the technics  arm was tested to have a 9g effective mass.   the stock headshell has a lighter mass than most if not all aftermarket head shells, something i have found valuable trying to match cartridges.   another plus for the ... 
Should I bi-amp or bridge my amps to feed my speakers
If they are mono amps then you have to run one amp per speakers. if they are stereo amps are you sure they are capable of bridging?  i will assume they are stereo amps, i wold try one amp for the left and right woofers and one for the mids and ... 
Power cords or power conditioner
in the words of Nelson Pass the power cables supplied with Pass amplifiers are sufficient to deliver more current than the amplifier is capable of.  Typical of most reputable amplifiers.   Bark up another tree to improve the sound in the ways you... 
What should I expect moving from MM to MC?
warmer and fuller are not necessarily what lomc carts bring to the table.  you will get a cleaner, more refined sound which is abig step up in quality from most mm cartridges. also because of the lower moving mass an mc is typically more dynamic a... 
Direct Drive
at least do a search before asking such a broad question, many forum threads are devoted to the recent Technics 1200 series.   in short they are audiophile no brainers.    
Does a turntable make a DRAMATIC difference?
Yes.  Without starting a direct drive vs belt drive debate, just the facts as I have witnessed in my system and during demos.   Started return to serious vinyl about 8 years ago, bought a very good high mass belt drive table and low output mc car... 
High output MC cartridges for phono with 40dB gain
SUT  
Atma-Sphere Class D… Amazing
100 watts @ 8ohms per block, utilitarian plain enclosure. Does not seem that impressive.  
Looking for Speaker Recommendations
Spendor D9. Perfect synergy with your amplifier.  Dynamic, clear, refined and excellent deep bass.    
Phono Preamplifier Redux .. Damn This is Getting Expensive
I suggest that what you are hearing is not the fault of the Sutherland which is a very capable phono preamp. There is nothing shrill about its sound. It does take ~ 200 hours for all of the capacitors and electronics to be burned in. I suggest y... 
Amps for B&W 805 Diamond: Rogue Audio or Krell, Pass labs, ML, Accuphase
@truongv0ky  Buy as new as possible- 10 years old max.  The hybrid amps (252, 352) sound excellent and do work well with the 805d.  I would avoid their entry level amplifier.