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Most achingly-beautiful music
.Gonglee3,.I picked the moniker "Cello" due to my love of the instrument. Unfortunately, I don't play. I have dabbled in several instruments, but never the Cello or Violin. .I also have a great passion for the Violin and Viola as well. .Anne is on... 
$6-7k to Spend on Turntable
.Raul, .I was simply stating that I could not remember who had told me that they preferred the Teres over the SME 20. I was open and not castigating the SME 20 which I have never heard..When I hear something in my own system, I make that known in ... 
Calling all ZYX aficionados
.Dogpile (interesting moniker),.If you have an interest in the UNIverse, contact Mehran at Sora Sound. He is very helpful and would probably find a way to help you move up from the Airy3 to the UNIverse. Do try to get a low output version if at al... 
Calling all ZYX aficionados
.Bryanp,.As a side note, I have not found the ZYX UNIverse to be the least bit shy in the bass. It is fast, dyanmic and great on attacks while still being incredibly musical/emotional without any sense of brightness. The strong bass response is co... 
$6-7k to Spend on Turntable
.Ken,..Teres tables are extremely easy to use. Just spin the platter (or push the start button on the motor) and you are off to the races. I have not been down once with my 340 in year's worth of use..A few more points to consider. Teres has a tra... 
Calling all ZYX aficionados
.I will second the positive experience of dealing with Mehran of Sora sound. He is as honest and fair as they come in Audio and he will bend over backwards to help you..Rgds,Larry. 
$6-7k to Spend on Turntable
.The Teres all come with an armboard and I believe that they can be drilled by Teres to allow you to mount the SME..Email Chris Brady with any of your questions: chris@teresaudio.com .Rgds,Larry.  
Wilson Sophia or Watt Puppy 5.1
.Jeff, Don't worry about the lifespan of the 5.1, the Sopia;s sound way better any way..Just get the Sophia's..Rgds,Larry. 
Calling all ZYX aficionados
.Bryanp,.P.S. I have a Teres 340 paired with my ZYX UNIverse..Rgds,Larry. 
Calling all ZYX aficionados
.Bryanp,.If it is anywhere in your budget, get the UNIverse over the Airy3. The Airy3 is outstanding, but the UNIverse is phenomenally better and well worth the difference in price..I had the Koetsu Rosewood Signature Platinum before trying the Ai... 
$6-7k to Spend on Turntable
.This one is pretty simple. Get a Teres 340 and you are set for life..I spent a year and a half researching and then took a leap of faith and bought a Teres 340. The sonics are staggeringly good. The table is a breeze to maintain and it is all gua... 
Levinson 29 vs 27.5 vs 23.5
.My brother owns a 29 and I have owned both the 27.5 and the 23.5. The simple answer is get a 23.5..I have Sonus Faber Extremas which also have am 87 db sensitivity. They 29's can not drive the Extremas very well and the 23.5's were far and away b... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
.Abe, .Nice job on the review of the various tubes. Thanks for the time and energy put into this and sharing it with all of us. .Rgds,Larry. 
Most achingly-beautiful music
.Dvorak Romance for Violin and Orchestra (Anne Akiko Meyers playing violin).Ralph Vaughan Williams, "The Lark Ascending" - romance for violin and Orchestra (Anne Akiko Meyers)..Both pieces are on an out of print CD that has Anne Akiko Meyers playi... 
Should you use cleaner on your stylus?
.Thanks to Doug / Paul for the MCME system..I am currently using the MCME on each side followed by a brushing front to back and then a dip into the Zerodust..I find that the Zerodust takes off even more black junk when used as a follow up after us...