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The sound of SPU
Pani, not mean to steal your topic, but which ZYX do you use? I've been thinking to try SPU meister silver after i finish experimenting with Decca Jubilee, there is a nice summary (in german, post #189):http://www.analog-forum.de/wbboard/index.php... 
Good entry into R2R
Guys, these are all of course very valid points re tape availability. What boosted my interest is that there start to appear small companies offering prerecorded tapes: the Tape Project also Twogoodears Stefano mentions some impressive looking Ita... 
Good entry into R2R
Lowrider, my budget is about the prices of the mentioned decks, hence the question. I'm in EU so prefer EU deck due to the parts, techs, shipping etc. 
French Astree label
Me! Esp. Hildegard von Bingen 
French Astree label
I have Archiv mono LP's from 50's and they do sound magical too. But objectively not on par with lonly Astree I have! (obviously, there are 25yrs difference between the recordings) 
French Astree label
Thank you Almarg! I am actually already amazed, amazed, AMAZED!! After tranquilizing HF of my cart the sound became so beatifull that I almost had tears in my eyes...all that listening to the music I'd rather not be interested in otherwise... 
Spanish Harmonia Mundi by Edigsa
Bergidium, I do come across some early Cofasa pressings of big US/Uk labels from time to time. Worth taking them?Thanks 
Mint Best Tractor still in business?
"Yip is a great supplier to deal with. I had no problems in shipping and he always kept me informed of status. He gets a 100% rating from me."I second that. I just got his tractor for my table. I was informed all the time about the progress. Great... 
Digital microscope recommendations
Thanks! They actually have superyes for $75 and nice looking but cheap stands. Still, I'm wwondering if nybody tried examining winyl surface with it? 
Digital microscope recommendations
Guys, would this supereyes b008 scope be also good for record examination or one has to go stereo? I go crazy trying to identify problems with some records, a scope would help.Thanks,bydlo 
"Harder" cartridge recomendation
Pani, ok will keep in mind, thanks. I'll have a chance to try Jubilee directly in my system and I'm tempted to do it :-) 
"Harder" cartridge recomendation
Fleib, I put it wrong perhaps. I meant how the Jubilee will work with knife edge-type berings in general. My particular 3012R is 100% ok, recently tested and reported "pristine, like new". 
"Harder" cartridge recomendation
Finally, I've abandoned the FR-7 idea and as per Rahman suggestion will try a Decca Jubilee. The big unknown is it's matching with 3012R...possibly problematic due to loose bearings, but maybe FD-200 damper will help. 
"Harder" cartridge recomendation
I've been offered ex-Raul fr7f. This Raul seems a guy who has owned all carts on earth. Is there any way to contact him? 
"Harder" cartridge recomendation
Ok, it seems that there would be a precedence on 3012R + FR-7: A fellow called T_bone mentioned that"I have not found an FR-7fz, but I am happily using an FR-7f on an SME long arm now. "Would be interesting to learn what longer SME he used/uses an...