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Avalon Indra vs Sonus Faber Cremona M
Follow up. I went with the Indras first. Changed the amp from the Montrachet to the Shindo CC 80 mono blocks (huge difference). I then began the source changes. Upgraded to a large Clearaudio Magnum. Nice subtle change. However, it was when the gr... 
Wilson Sophia III vs Sasha
I concur with all of the above. You already have a good DAC. Instead of buying a new transport, go with a computer? Quality to price, they probably make the best transports out there and cost little, relatively speaking. 
Koetsu compliance compatibility issues
Hi franks,Additionally by using a LIGHTER counterweight further back on the arm as opposed to a heavier counterweight closer to the pivot point will also increase the effective mass. This statement does not make sense. The physics formula for leve... 
Brinkmann Bardo
Well put Wjsamx. I could not agree more with you. This is why I bought the Bardo. 
Brinkmann Bardo
I think the tonearm match with these tables is probably a very important factor, if not the most important factor when attempting to compare them. If you hear the Brinkmann tables with the brinkmann tonearm, you may walk away feeling unimpressed (... 
Brinkmann Bardo
Hi,I crudely measured the start up time to about 8 seconds. For me, ti is not a big deal; the belt table I had before was just as slow to start up and the speed change on this table is very good. The speed stability is pretty excellent. 
Brinkmann Bardo
The cost is about 7-8000 dollars. 
Looking for the Honda S2000 of turntables
Have you considered an entry level clearaudio, like the Clearaudio Concept? 
Shindo Monbrison balance issue?
Fudgeo,I have a Monbrison with Corton Charlemagne 80's. I too notice the balance to one side at low levels that disappears when the volume is raised. The cross talk is also there. I make sure there is only one source playing at a time. Small price... 
Shindo Monbrison balance issue?
Fudgeo,I have a Monbrison with Corton Charlemagne 80's. I too notice the balance to one side at low levels that disappears when the volume is raised. The cross talk is also there. I make sure there is only one source playing at a time. Small price... 
SOTA cosmos turntables
The problem I had with the Sota Cosmos was space. The dealer thought that I could not put the vacuum close enough, so we had to ditch that idea. I ended up getting a Clearaudio Avantagrde instead which fits very well, plays nicely, and has no hass... 
Shindo lab pre amps
I use a Shindo Monbrison with a Shindo Montrachet amplifier hooked up to Avalon Indras and a Clearaudio turntable. My dealer (Coup de Foudre Audio) also said that other preamps including Spectrals sounded broken compared to Shindo.Not having spent... 
Benz Ruby vs Ebony
I believe the Ebony is $3500.00 on said website. The LP is another class of cartridge. 
SOTA cosmos turntables
I believe that this is what my dealer is suggesting as well...I think the Cosmos with a Graham Phantom tonearm sounds like a final turntable. 
SOTA cosmos turntables
How high would you have to go to better the performance of the cosmos?