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A nice discussion of reviewers priorities.
Art Dudley is such a good writer, he's enjoyable to read just for the writing. He really puts the music itself ahead of the "sound" of music, faulting gear that itself doesn't. It's a subtle distinction, since music is, after all, sound first.But ... 
MONO cartridge recommendation
Lewm, I have an Audio Research LS-1 specifically for it's Mode switch, which offers Stereo/Reverse/Mono/Left/Right from it's main outputs. It's fun to switch between Left and Right on early Stereo LP's, like The Beatles. Vocals on one channel, ins... 
Sentimental song.
"No Time To Cry" by Iris Dement, for any melancholy occasion. One of the few songs that, ironically, makes me cry. 
Where is Bruce Moore
Oh good, Moore’s a talented engineer/designer. 
Where is Bruce Moore
Bruce Moore is in San Jose, right? Isn't he himself still working? 
Searching for the most "accurate" speaker (below 15K)
VPI’s Harry Weisfeld recently stated in his blog that he feels the Eminent Technology LFT-8b has the most accurate midrange of any speaker he has ever heard. Unfortunately, it retails for only $2499, but with $15,000 you could always buy six pair ... 
SVS PB-16 Sub
Rythmik has just introduced their FV18, a ported design with an 18" woofer, priced at $1699. Then there is their F25, a sealed design with dual 15's, at $1599. Due shortly is the FV18's sealed brother, assumingly the F18. Rythmik's are exceptional... 
MONO cartridge recommendation
London offers a mono version of their unique pickup.  
A nice discussion of reviewers priorities.
Yup, Art Dudley. The ability of a component to convey the musician’s "touch" is a very high priority for him. That, and the "forward momentum" of the music---PRAT. He no longer plays his LPs on a Linn Sondek turntable, but he’s a Linnie. Surprisin... 
Support table or shelf for turntable
Me too Kenny, and my SACD player as well. They're about $375 for a set of three, so it'll take a while. I'm starting with the sources and speakers & subs. I would still love a comparison of the Townshend Pod to the IsoAcoustics GAIA. 
Another soundstage question
Don't bogart that joy, my Wolf, pass it over to me. 
Mod my Rega P5 OR...time to move on ??
Willie---you can read all about the Audiomods arms on the company's website. They are made by hand by a master machinist, who uses only the latest Rega arm tube, all other parts machined by him in his shop. The design is his own, and contains a lo... 
Deciphering Shunyata chronological history for upgrade paths
Right, garebear. Shunyata, the Audio Research of power cord companies! The great thing is can get a couple-years old model for less than half it's new price. 
DIY tube amps
As crazyeddy implied, Atma-Sphere offers a 60w mono OTL amp as a kit. It's a pretty demanding build, however. 
Mod my Rega P5 OR...time to move on ??
If you get an Audiomods arm as an upgrade (which it will surely be), you can keep it if you later decide to move on from Rega (keep the Rega arm to remount). If you DO go with a new VPI table, know that they now come with non-interchangeable arms,...