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Transcriptors Vestigal--Opinions wanted
Aaird,As beautiful as the Vestigal arm is, the sad truth is that there just aren't many contemporary cartridges with a high enuf compliance to get the most from it.The number of really good ones is zero.Have you tried contacting Michael Gammons (D... 
Any opinions of Orthospectrum AR?
Orthospectrum AR - the only processor that also clears acne 
If you knew then, what you know now...
...I'd have taken more time and effort in attempting to understand my own musical tastes,needs and desires.I wish that I had much earlier set up an idealised musical goal and a path to achieve it rather than flitting about with ever more expensive... 
New Stereophile recommended list
From the standpoint of a manufacturer with his product undergoing its first major magazine review, I see an entirely different picture of the process and relationships between manufacturer and magazine than the negative one that seems to be favor... 
New Stereophile recommended list
AeW,Re:>>>"As for other publications 'Listener' is good read, but they have to keep the politics out of the pages."<<<Could you expand on your point?I'm not sure I understand what you are saying in regards to "politics" and "List... 
Just getting started
Massvm, Just make sure to stir it well to avoid lumps.Best,Ken 
Just getting started
I just put together a sweet and perky office system with a Rega Planet CDP($400 used,audiogon), Rega Brio Integrated($400,demo audiogon), Wharfedale Diamond 7.2 speakers ($125,new eBay) plus some decent basic unused interconnects and speaker cable... 
Remote control for Turntable?
Actually, I thought this post to be the most hilarious trolls I've seen in a while.At least this guy has a sense of humour.Still chuckling,Ken 
Cost is no object is easy, but....
Delancey,here ya go-www.sakurasystems.com/ 
Most achingly-beautiful music
Vaughn Williams, 'Fantasia on a theme by Thomas Tallis'it sends shivers up my spine and tears to my eyes every time.Best,Ken 
Cost is no object is easy, but....
*analogue system*Roksan Xerxes X turntable (3000)Roksan Tabriz arm (750)Dynavector 10X4II cartridge (375)Exposure XIII phono stage (1450)Exposure XV integrated(1550)Neat Critique speakers(1000)47Labs Stratos OTA cable/ic kit(600)equipment support&... 
Speaker wire - equal length or shortest?
Re: Albertporter's post-yep.just like the man sez.Best,Ken 
Dustcovers.. on or off...
hmmm. are your floors packed dirt or clay? ;^)seriously, if you take the record out just before playing and return it to its sleeve afterwards,very little contamination will result.Use the dustcover or place an old beater record or mat on the plat... 
Good tweaking tools to share
I have to admit to not being much of a tweeker.My must haves for tuning tho include a Wallytractor and magnifying loupe for cartridge alignment, a Mana bubble level, a few assorted cone devices for fine tuning a components voice(no isomer blobs or... 
Start Up Rattle on Rega P3
Remove the belt and clean the pulley and subplatter carefully, wipe down the belt with Talcum powder,cornstarch or Pledge furniture liquid polish and reinstall.Usually the problem comes with the belt dragging slightly in the pulley grooves and rid...