c1ferrari

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Are linear tracking arms better than pivoted arms?
D-Mo,I think the inestimable Jonathan Carr posted on Audio Asylum in the past.Vbr,Sam 
What time do you wear?
No wristwatch currently -- use mobile (iPhone), but when last I did sport a wristwatch, it was a backlit multifunction Casio (I was travelling and it was great for exchange rates, time zones, phone numbers, etc.).Regards,Sam 
Equipment that has made you 'stop' looking?
Studer A820 Master Recorder :-) 
Are linear tracking arms better than pivoted arms?
I love this, Nilthepill! In class, we have been studying free body diagrams...now, if only I could introduce this as a real-life application to the mp3 generation :-)Vbr,Sam 
Why Not Bring Back Analog, Reel to Reel Tape
Ralph and Ken,FWIW, I like both of your ideas!Regards,Sam 
Tape Project Tapes
Hi,Super late to this thread; however, I just became a subscriber to The Tape Project...for me, this IS the REFERENCE! I can improve my redbook a little and am returning to analogue via vinyl, as well.The experience rendered from 15 ips analogue t... 
Why Palladium in cables, wiring, etc. . .?
Just came across this thread...the last two posts are classic! 
Are linear tracking arms better than pivoted arms?
Thanks, D-mo...I'll check it out :-)Vbr,Sam 
Are linear tracking arms better than pivoted arms?
The Thales arm reminds me of the Garrard Zero table/arm combo that I had in college. 
Are linear tracking arms better than pivoted arms?
Following a near 3 decade hiatus from records, I acquired via AudiogoN a VPI HW-19 MKIV with an ET-2/Benz Glider combo...I've been mesmerized by tangential arms since I first saw the beautiful Rabco ST-7, as a teenage nascent audio-enthusiast, in ... 
Top 5 Hamburgers
I'll go along with Hodad's in Ocean Beach, i.e. San Diego! 
SP10 Mk II vs Mk III
Hi John P.,Sounds like a well-controlled experiment and awesome good time! Congrats on the MKIII sourced from Steve...I guess I know where to go for a MKIII :-)Best,Sam 
Girlfriends and wifes, how do YOU cope?
Haha - I must have missed that one ;-)-Sam 
Girlfriends and wifes, how do YOU cope?
Beerdraft,Your reply has to be one of the more amusing :-) All's well that ends well! My spouse loves BAT gear, too. 
Best 3 tube preamps under $18000?
Emigene,So many wonderful choices! I believe whatever option you exercise, considering the responses in this thread, will deliver great sonic satisfaction...BAT conveys the experience for me :-)Regards,Sam