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xlr splitter?
if you want to control components and pigtail length, you can have one built at RedcoI think my neutrik/mogami set costs about $15 ea. 
RMAF 2009 Analog Report + Meet and Greet
Haven't missed one yet! Look forward to chatting at Garcia's. 
Feickert Protractor - anyone use one?
fwiw, my experience is identical to Joe55ag. I had the Feickert and bought a Mint....my set-up was dead-on. If I had to choose one to begin with, I would choose the Mint due to the inherent accuracy and lower price. However, the Feickert can be a ... 
Best copy of Wish You Were Here
what is a "columbia custom label"? I have never heard of it.any chance you can post a catalog number? 
Where are you buying new vinyl?
great service and always fun to chat with Seth. 
TriPlanar Tips
don't blame him....he is a newbie! 
Any word on the Blue Angel "Mantis"?
Axel;Thanks for your input. Other than the german ebay cartridge seller (forgot his name), do you have other sources for that cartridge?I am going to email the mantis builder again in a few months and politely ask for some guidance as to when or i... 
Any word on the Blue Angel "Mantis"?
for what it's worth, I was getting ready to pick up a new cartridge and emailed the maker of the blue mantis for a price and options. He responded that he is too busy to take on new business. When asked if he would entertain new business in the fu... 
DIY Balanced Interconnect Connectors
I think all of the options are listed on the page below. male/femaleblack/nickelgold/silverhttp://www.markertek.com/Cables-Connectors-Adapters/Audio-Connectors/XLR-Connectors/Neutrik-USA-Inc/NC3FXX.xhtml 
Riaa curve
to throw another variable in...depending on the age of the vinyl, there were several variations of the RIAA curve. A few phono stages even offer switches to adjust to various labels variations on the curve. 
Bel Canto DAC2 owners' advice please
I have one a DAC 2. I found that the stereovox digital cable sounded best on my system (only tried about 3 different cables) and that was about 3 or 4 years ago. Also, at the time, I found that the cheapest cardas cable sounded better than a Golde... 
Anybody have the Feickert Adjust + program?
Brian Walsh in Chicago both sells the system as well as do the work for you. Great guy and service.http://www.essentialaudio.com 
Seeking turntable upgrade advice
Kuzma Reference. I have heard your exact set-up and I own "almost" the same set-up. Very nice combination. Maybe you can ask Tri Mai at Triplanar if he has an opinion. 
Anyone using Speltz Anti cables XLRs
I have them between my preamp and amp. I think they are a steal. I have compared several brands and the anti's always come out on top. 
Best Album Purchase, or Best Evaluating Record
bought an original Casino Royale in nm shape for $5 at a record show. Also bought a nm Die Beatles HorZu from the same guy for $5. He was going to knock a buck off the pair as well.