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The all conquering Zerostat
Here is a link to their website.  http://www.furutech.com/2016/02/12/12469/This is a much, much more effective static eliminator than the Zerostat.  Faster, thorough, easier to use.  Worth the money. 
Which is REALLY the best Conrad Johnson Preamp
i love my ET5 and never heard any cj anything that didn't sound great to me. 
Conrad Johnson Classic Sixty
There is some serious misinformation in the mix in this thread.  What kind of amps do many, many bass guitarists use?  Tube amps?  Really?  Gee do you suppose they know something about the sound they want?   
phase linear amplifiers
This thread has no merit. 
Bad vinyl
I rarely have found a record, new or used that was unacceptable to me.  Perhaps this is related to our expectations?  I do not expect perfection.  Warps?  They are axiomatic.  The question for me is not:  Is the record warped?  Rather, the questio... 
The all conquering Zerostat
Like you I have a litany of stuff going back decades covered by an original Zerostat bought for $29.99 in about 1970, which is still going strong.  It is white.  I also have a newer blue one in another house that cost about $79.99.  But both are r... 
Audiophiles are not alone
I have no axe to grind in this discussion one way or the other and made my principle point in the opening post.  But I must take exception to the contention that the results of the comparison do not provide useful insight.  Let me summarize my und... 
Need suggestions for a MC Cart for my VPI Prime
Ortofon Cadenza Bronze.  It will really make your Tannoy speakers sing. 
Audiophiles are not alone
There is absolutely no question about variations instrument to instrument, particularly for percussion instruments like pianos or even simple cymbals.   Two brothers, last name Zildjian, both keepers of their family's great secret formula for the ... 
When is it time to consider adding a SUT?
Thank you for your answer although I must confess that it is not entirely clear to me what you are saying in all particulars. So I will not respond to the parts where I do not fully comprehend your answer. We can agree that everyone of us has u... 
When is it time to consider adding a SUT?
I passed the ball to you with my very open ended and reasonable questions.   There are no trick questions or traps in them.  You are free to answer them or not, and you are free to state any assumptions you wish in your reply.  I do not intend to ... 
When is it time to consider adding a SUT?
Raul,Since English seems to be a secondary language to you, perhaps you do not understand my point.  If that is so, please look up the word "polemic" and you will at least understand my objection to your approach.  If you already do understand my ... 
When is it time to consider adding a SUT?
Raul,Answering my questions with your own questions is a polemic exercise.  If we are to have a meaningful conversation this is not the way to start.  I provided a frame of reference that offers a clear starting point.  Please answer my questions. 
Looking for a Phono pre around 1K
In that price range I would consider the following brands:  Graham Slee, Creek, Rothwell, Lehmann, Pro-Ject. 
When is it time to consider adding a SUT?
rauliruegas,Please provide facts to back up your claims.  What phono stage are you referring to?  What tube phono stages have you compared it with?  What is your criteria for deciding what phono stage "outperforms" others?  Try and stick to facts....