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Whats on your turntable tonight?
@slaw   +1   "A Period Of Transition" is one of his most overlooked recordings.  
Borresen X3 measurements
Borrensen’s marketing(trickle-down theory) has convinced(brainwashed) many that the X3 shares many sonic virtues and quality of the upper level Borrensen loudspeakers which is not true. It’s unclear where the X3 is assembled, where the cabinets an... 
Borresen X3 measurements
IMO the important issue here is NOT that the X3 measured poorly but the sound I heard at Axpona 2023 was a speaker that was not musically coherent.   
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Xavier Cugat And His Orchestra-The Best Of Cugat(PPS 6015) Side 1 SQ* Black Sabbath-Vol, 4(2016? repress) Side 2 Christopher Cross-ST Side 2 SQ Audiophile The 4 Seasons-2nd Vault Of Golden Hits(PHS 600-221) Side 2 Hampton Hawes-Playin' In The ... 
Whats playing on your system today?
ZZ Hill-Down Home( CD 1981 Malaco MCD 7406) One of the great pure(vocal) blues recordings of the 1980's.    
Borresen X3 measurements
I heard the X3 3 different times at the 2023 Axpona and knew this would not be a speaker I would ever purchase. I previously posted that the X3 was hi/fi ish and not coherent. Yes, they were attention grabbers that is why I stopped by the room 3 t... 
Speaker List narrowed down…
YG Acoustics. The Carmel 3 retails for $30k USD. Not sure if the electronics have the synergy or refinement for any YG Acoustic loudspeaker?  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@bslon   I appreciate the interest. I sent you a PM 8-25-22 with a very detailed equipment list since you had asked. The only change has been a Phasemation pp 200 which has replaced a Goldring Legacy cartridge.   
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Barbara McNair-Here I Am(Motown 644 Stereo) Side 2 Mark Knopfler-Down The Road Wherever Side A  Nazareth-Hair Of The Dog Side 1 SQ* Red Holloway-Hittin' The Road Again Side A SQ Audiophile Carlos Santana-Havana Moon Side 2 SQ* Dick Haymes-Kee... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Schubert-Symphony No.9(Chicago/Levine CD 413-437-2 1984) Midori-Live At Carnegie Hall(CD SK 46742 1991) 2 exquisite recordings in both content and SQ!  
Phono stage comparisons
Don't let price be the determining factor. IMO the biggest issue with phono preamps is the noise floor. At the lower price point SS is a much safer(quieter) choice than tube phono stages. If still considering the Manley Chinook you must demo the c... 
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Eagles-Live Side 3 SQ Audiophile Jackie And Roy-Star Sounds(CJ 115) Side 1 SQ* Roseanne Cash-The List Side B SQ* Journey-Frontiers Side 1 Rare Silk-Black & Blue Side 2 Beethoven-Symphony No.4(Vienna/Schmidt CS 6512) Side 1 SQ Audiophile ... 
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The Peter Malick Group Featuring Norah Jones-New York City(CD 2003) Maria Muldaur-Meet Me At Midnite(CD 1994)  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@slaw    Thx for the quick reply. I will place an order!  
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@slaw   Is the 75 series Yes-90125 a worthy upgrade in SQ over the original pressing?