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Kuzma Stabi S and 4point? overkill?
The 4Point is an easy drop-in installation on the Stabi S. This combination, with the external power supply, was demonstrated at CES in January with a Kuzma CAR-30 cartridge to good effect.Compared to the Stogi S 12 VTA the 4Point is better. I hav... 
Some Axpona thoughts
The system at the show pales in comparison to what's here, even though the electronics and cabling are the same. Chris and Melissa Owen of Clarity Cable, who were in the room, came by today for a listen and were just about in tears the whole time. 
Some Axpona thoughts
04-27-14: PapermillSound Lab Millenium with Clarity Cable.Thank you, glad you liked the sound.Actually the speakers we demonstrated were Sound Lab Majestic 845s. (A review of this model was just published on EnjoyTheMusic.com) Power cords, power d... 
Tidal Piano Cera or Magico S3
It's ironic that a speaker that wasn't asked about in the original post is brought up by someone who not coincidentally happens to sell it, followed by several people replying that they have heard that speaker against the other two asked about and... 
Most expensive
Thanks, Cdc, I understand, but my information is much more current. Then again, anyone with a room of proper size, construction, and furnishings for the 37' wide Ultimate system probably wouldn't look at the price tag. I read elsewhere that they h... 
AXPONA or T.H.E. Newport?
Mrschret, my information and instincts tell me that Axpona will be held elsewhere after this year. That you are so close to the show location makes the decision even easier for you. We'll be there, so please stop in and introduce yourselves and ta... 
Most expensive
Cdc, in all likelihood the Transmission Audio Ultimate system would cost about twice that much. The Megatrends alone are at least $150k. 
Has anyone heard the Kuzma 4 Point arm?
A 4Point was demonstrated at CES with one of the new Kuzma cartridges and will be on demo at the AXPONA show in April. 
VPI Direct Drive Turntable
Sarcher30, as far as I'm concerned anyone purchasing a 'table costing upper four figures or more shouldn't have to ask for that, even across the country, because I'm old school and consider anything less a deal breaker. Nice to know Steve does that. 
AC cables for Atmasphere MA1s, MP1?
Atma-Sphere electronics are demonstrated here with Clarity Cable Vortex power cords. There is no going back.Dealer disclosure. 
Brinkmann Bardo and Tri-Planar VII-U armrest issue
Acadie, I see your point. Thanks for clarifying. 
Brinkmann Bardo and Tri-Planar VII-U armrest issue
Acadie,You might be good at setting up tables, but most people spending anything approaching what you did deserve and expect better service from the dealer.I learn not to depend on a dealer to set up your analogue several years ago.It's obvious yo... 
Brinkmann Bardo and Tri-Planar VII-U armrest issue
Whoever sold you the table should have come to your home to set it up, including full cartridge alignment, at no additional cost. At almost any level of purchase I would expect that. 
What is the best planar or electrostatic speaker?
For what it's worth: Faxer, the person who started this thread, appears to be the same person (searay328@msn.com) who posted this on Audio Asylum and had it promptly moved to Whiner's Woad. I'm surprised the thread remains at all. 
Garrard 301 platter upgrade.
Happy to hear the new platter is working well for you but surprised that magnetic attraction was not addressed in the previous one.