daveyf

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Basis Audio Fans
Guys, I think that if one has a favorite product it is easy to defend it and just as easy to get offended when someone else has an alternative opinion....like we just evidenced in the posts above. @millercarbon You mentioned that Mr. Fremer prai... 
Basis Audio Fans
IMHO, it takes a lot to better a mid range Basis, and the top of the line models are SOTA.  
Basis Audio Fans
Somehow I get the impression that you like Origin Live. Certainly a lot less expensive than Basis, and for some reason it has never gained traction?  I wonder why??  
Basis Audio Fans
@millercarbon Ok, I’ll bite, what are the ’newer better tables out there’??  
Struggling to spend 13k with three dealers
Why would a dealer react the way that you say... A few thoughts come to mind, they are so busy that they couldn't care about their business and particularly new customers like you who they have never dealt with before. The dealer is so flush with... 
Best speakers around $130k?
If you don’t like the Alexx V, see if you can hear a pair of Alsyvox Botticellis with the external x-overs.Maybe even the Caravaggio model.  
Room Ceiling Height for 2 channel listening - is taller always better?
I have a room that is 10' X11'..saving grace is that it has a vault ceiling to 13'. With room acoustic treatments, it is quite good.   
FINALLY-a cheapskates US cleaner?
@tablejockey  It's early days yet, but yes, I do think it works as well as the Kirmuss. Better in that it cannot damage your record. However, I did hear some of the pops and clicks that have been mentioned on other forums after i cleaned one LP th... 
FINALLY-a cheapskates US cleaner?
I just acquired a Humminguru. This after having demo'ed a Kirmuss. The Kirmuss is not a bad machine, but its slot loading mechanism can lead to record damage! This is not the case with the new Humminguru, which i think seems to work as well as the... 
What Record Clamp for LP12?
I think record clamps are a 'no no' with the LP12, for all of the reasons mentioned so far. IMO, if you need a record clamp, there is a big possibility that your record is warped, if that is the case, you are simply adding a band-aid to the proble... 
Interesting information from Analog Planet on Stylus Cleaner Onzow Zero Dust.
My biggest questions to MF, which have NOT been answered, is regardless of whether the Onzow leaves a deposit on the stylus ( which IMO has NOT been absolutely proven yet) is a) is the stylus deposit in any way detrimental to the stylus life, and ... 
Turntable upgrade recommendations: SME vs AMG vs Technics vs other
There are a lot of really good TT's available at your budget. Basis makes some superb models, as an example. TW Acoustic another. The top of the line Linn LP12 Klimax should also be in contention if you want a superb suspended table.  Unfortunate... 
Onzow ZeroDust reportedly leaves a residue
I have a US cleaner, used it for years before one of the analog gurus decided it was no good due to the possibility of it destroying a coil...guess what, i still use it! Only problem is it has never really been able to get off all of the 'baked' o... 
Onzow ZeroDust reportedly leaves a residue
Coincidentally, the issue was brought to light just in time for Wally tools to alert us that they are going to be bringing out a stylus microscope…specifically to check for exactly these type of issues………..  
Interesting information from Analog Planet on Stylus Cleaner Onzow Zero Dust.
@jerryg123 it it is very strange…. a strange coincidence….with regards to Wally tools. You aren’t connected to them…or are you?