david99

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Is there a cd player that sounds close to an LP?
I'd try a MIT T-2 interconnect on your CDP.Tone control or not,it may do the trick for you and wont bother the analog set up you have.Used T-2's are cheap and hold their resale value well in case you dont like it. 
Tubes with Paradigm Reference 100??
35 wpc (Dynaco) 
Tubes with Paradigm Reference 100??
I had a 30 wpc Dynaco ST-70 with some Reference 80's.(92db) The 100's are 91 db.I got real good SPL's, I would say more than moderate.Im not sure about the 100's being a difficult load to drive.They are 8 ohm.I dont know how they drop though.The 8... 
Song intros that really grab you? ?
"Enter Sandman" by Metallica 
How much LF info on LPs?
As usual,Tom is correct.There are so many misconceptions about analog it isnt funny.Try analog,see for yourself! 
Your top 10 vinyl LPs that never made it to CD
buckingham nicks 
Records are better. I actually heard it
I buy from 'flea markets', garage sales,thrift shops,used LP shops, etc,etc..My LP's dont stink.I smell something here though,the smell of a Troll! 
Records are better. I actually heard it
There is a beautiful Acoustic Research AR ES-1 with a Sumiko arm and Ortofon cartridge with extras for sale here right now for $500.So much to choose from..so little time! 
mc on a rega planar 2
I used a Ortofon MC-20 on my old Music Hall MMF-2.The arm on these is way below the level of the Rega arms.I had no complaints.I say,go for it. 
Compiling info for Audiogon FAQ's
10 cents a foot wire vs $1000 a foot wire.Is there really any difference? :~) 
Electrocompaniet owners
Im glad things are finally going your way Ernie. 
Help with Denon phono-stage please
you the man suretyguy!!Im glad I did my research first instead of later! 
Help with Denon phono-stage please
BTW..I picked up my Oracle Delphi MK1 / Alphason HR-100S yesterday ( a steal!).I did some research today and talked to a Oracle owner and it now appears the MK 1 is actually a MK 2 !!  
Help with Denon phono-stage please
Tom! "YOU" stumped?!?! :~)I know you can help me here.I can get a nob denon 103s for $150I think it would be a good match for the phono but Im not positive. 
Expensive vinyl rig - still not performing ;-
It sounds like you are at the end of the tunnel.You have yourself a very nice rig.