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Empire EDR9 cart into Lehmann Audio Decade phono preamp, sounds awful
How do I set gain for MM not MC on Lehmann Audio Decade? I only see MC toggle. Is MM on when MC is off?  
Replacing cork platter mat with acrylic mat
Could be. I haven't measured. Can slight VTA difference really make such big change?  
"World's Best Cables" vs Audioquest interconnects
Some people mentioned that I haven't disclosed which Worlds Best Cables was I discussing in the post. That despite the fact that in the post I provided the DIRECT LINK to the cables I purchased. Help me out here. What other evidence could I possi... 
"World's Best Cables" vs Audioquest interconnects
Whatever it is, different cables make my system sound different. Make that DRASTICALLY different. It's probably down to the so-called synergy.  
Denon DL-103 retipped with micro ridge stylus on boron cantilever & denuded body
Yes, you're right. I wrote in more detail about this retippng adventure in the linked article below: Another great advantage of the micro ridge stylus: drastically reduced surface noise during playback! Many of my old LPs that had a lot of clicks... 
Review: Quad 57
After hearing a lot about the hi fi unicorns called Quad 57s, and after reading a lot about how "you haven't lived until you've heard Quad 57s!", I've finally gotten a chance to audition a pair. What follows are my first impressions, in particular... 
Wow moments while listening to vinyl records
I think it would be more productive if we’d add the LPs we feel are substandard in sonics. Because majority of the LPs in my collection are quite good sounding, and if I were to sit down and try to list all the ’wow!’ moments, it will take me many... 
Is a GREAT turntable under $2000 possible???
Of course, it all depends on your definition of 'great turntable'. I'd say a good enough turntable is definitely possible to build for under $2,000.For example, you could hunt for a used Systemdek IIX. Off the shelf maybe not that fantastic, but i... 
review iPhono 2
Great read about this little preamp. I bought it last week and was shocked how it completely transformed my audio system. The best way to describe what I’m hearing now is ’continuous sound’. Up until now, what was bothering me about my system is t...