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Belt for TW Raven
Normally I don't chime in much on these forums,unless that is it's a topic I am intimately familiar with.Well this just so happens to be one I know.Some time ago at the urging, I'll say of Doug Deacon (hi Doug)I tried the holographic mylar- mine i... 
New favorite VINYL Album?
I have to chime in here....LEE Morgan's 1964 Search for the New Land is a phenomenal album.If you would've asked me about 2 weeks ago I may have said Hubert Laws' Let there be Light.But search for the New Land is a GREAT example of top flight musi... 
questions for TW Acustic Raven One owner
Quite interesting Jaspertthose are some very SOLID turntable choices,while I remember you were a vocal owner of the TW Raven 1.By no means am I questioning your choices,I am however, curious as to which of your current tables made you sell the TW?... 
Azden Cartridges
Raul where are you?Hello all, so Mofi if this is true, which is a more desirable of the the 3? I've always been under the impression that Line contact were the more desirable, Is this true?I'm betting that it has to do with which era of pressings ... 
Best transformer for MC Denon 103R
that sounds peculiar,,,,,, I happen to own a DL-103,usual disclaimers apply if you use a 103 "R". anyways I have used both the Denon AU-300 as well as a pair of Altec Peerless 4722 mic trannies,configured (with a toggle switch)for both a 38 ohm lo... 
Upgrading phono stage for Denon DL103?
KanukI normally as a habit DON'T chime in on these threads,but I MUST second Amandarae's suggestion regarding the Altec Peerless 4722.I too own a DL-103 (not "R") and just so happened to have a vintage circa. 1978 Denon T-320 step-up that was mate... 
Nagaoka MP-500, what's your comment?
Hickorythat's quite interesting.Given the other cartridges you have,in comparing to the MP-500 that's saying alot.Having just (blindly without ever hearing) purchased an MP-500,and not being able to set it up yet,could you elaborate alittle more? ... 
Number of records you have
this an interesting thread,from the perspective that we as "enthusiasts" place so much emphasis on .... an analog playback the front-end for example. Cartidges,tonearms phonostages etc..."what's the BEST this" the BEST that on and on.We board this... 
Teres Versus with Galibier/Redpoint?
Sonofjimthat's quite interesting,I had you pegged for a TW of some type judging by your posts.I totally agree with you about the difficulty of choice between the Galibier (any model) and the TW Acustic.As one A'Gonner stated "it depends on which s... 
Teres Versus with Galibier/Redpoint?
Sonofjimit's been a while since this thread had been active but I was curious as to how you made out with your turntable search.I have my suspicions, but I want to hear it from you.What has your search lead you to?Inquiring minds wanna know... 
Da Vinci AAS Gabriel
Dertyou give a very vague answer when you state ..."or give a listen to a TT with a different concept. In other words - do audition a TT with comparable platter size and mass, but with a working low frequency suspension. The difference in low leve... 
TWL mod for Rega RB600 arm---help needed
thought I'd chime in here,I went thru the same problem when I implemented the TWL mod (btw where is Thom?) Doug (thanks Doug/Paul) helped me,reccomended I get some Super glue "gel" or the equivalent which should cinch that right up for you.As rega... 
Why is Acustic the best ...
I've read a review of the TW Acustic where it touched on why TW's design was such a departure from traditional turntable design.Tom Woschnick stated that its the materials he used in it's implemetation, a secret ingredients of sorts delrin,copper ... 
Why is Acustic the best ...
Very good point Raul this goes without saying...Where have I been, IS Acustic the BEST? you know Jeff I agree with you from the stand point that there has been ALOT of positive testimonials about these tables,and I must say atleast from design sta... 
Does anyone know where to get plans for.....
Thanksnow that I've re-read it again I do see that. Now if I might, I had a few questions about the project you took on.I see you have really modiffied the design.The Hiro is designed for a 6" driver I will be using either the Fostex 166e or 167e ...