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Best Karmina Burana performance
Thanks to each of you. I appreciate your sharing the performances you have learned about over the years.I'm going to go for the Harmonia Mundi version on LP and the Shaw version for CD.Best to Everyone,David 
What's your experience with fine phono preamp s ?
Having corresponded with Dave Slagle, I don't know how he would feel about my posting prices for his SUTs. Each would be designed for the two cartridges (Allnic PC1 Supreme and Benz LP-S) I use in my system, because they have very output. Suffice ... 
What's your experience with fine phono preamp s ?
Hi Stringreen, Zd542, BPoletti, Jmcgrogan2, Rcprince, Dopogue,Dinster, Lewm, Almarg, Mapman, Bifwynne, Lak and Jperry,Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience and opinions. I really appreciate it.I've taken your suggestions into... 
What's your experience with fine phono preamp s ?
Almarg: If the input impedance is less than around 25 or 30K or so some of the suggested phono stages may not be optimal matches. That may include the EMIA, the Rhea, the Herron, and possibly the Allnic. On the other hand, if the preamp's input im... 
Kuzma Four Point compared to SME V-12 tonearm
Let me thank everyone who has contributed to this thread.Your thoughts and impressions have been very valuable, adding to my enjoyment and to the anticipation of (eventually) selecting a tonearm to upgrade the pleasure derived from listening to vi... 
Advice - What turntable should I buy ???
Mdempster,Good luck in your search: the amount of time you invest will eventually repay you well, even if it takes some time. The more you learn now, the better your search is likely to reward you.Where do you live? I ask because if you are anywhe... 
Kuzma Four Point compared to SME V-12 tonearm
02-13-13: PojuojuoPs68, We just upload my review of the new Thales pick up and turntable on Hifilive. Check it!!!Hi Pojuojuo, Would you post the link to your Thales review, please?Thank you,cdk84 
Kuzma Four Point compared to SME V-12 tonearm
Syntax, you have a great deal of experience with a broad range of arms. Have you heard the Kuzma 4PT? If so, with what associated equipment?Thank you in advance for your thoughts.David 
Kuzma Four Point compared to SME V-12 tonearm
Still interested in learning people's direct experience with the 4PT arm, particularly in relation to the SME V-12. Helpful though some of your responses have been, I think we got a little off topic.Thanks 
Kuzma Four Point compared to SME V-12 tonearm
I ought to have mentioned, for several reasons, that I've had considerable listening time with Both SME V-spec arms, the 9" and the 12. The difference is Very Pronounced. This is direct experience with at least 200 hours' listening. From another p... 
Mc Anna , Graham Phantom Tonearm & TW AC3 SYNERGY
Hello Syntax, "the Graham show very fast its weak points, the soft sounding Kuzma hides much more" Please, will you say more about the Kuzma 4 PT being "soft"? What is your reference system? What arm and cartridge do you prefer? I have a Technics ... 
Anyone auditioned Pass Labs XP-30 preamp?
You don't know what you're missing until it's there.While I'm not sure the XP-30 is the most (M)usical preamp I have heard, Peter's system, with the XP-30 added, offers a presentation so sure and engaging that I am still hearing and 'feeling' the ... 
SME 312 or SME 312S for a Technics SP10 mkII
Salut Sebastien, I am delighted your Technics is in great shape; that's not always the case. Good for you. Malhereusement our comparison was not remotely fair. My Technics, though speed accurate, has , a fine tonearm (Acos Lustre STA-801) but is s... 
Getting granite tomorrow.
Hi BlueRanger, Here's the thing: Isolate. (Just as Doug suggests) I love DIY projects, but there are times that proprietary products are very difficult to surpass. You don't have to go through a lot of trial and error. You don't even have to learn... 
SME 312 or SME 312S for a Technics SP10 mkII
Salut, Sebastien, I have a Panzerholtz plinth made by Albert Porter, and currently use an Acos Lustre arm with the DV20X-L and Aurum Acoustics electronics. First, some background: a local audiophile and friend was here a couple of weeks ago with h...