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Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
@griffithds Here is the link to the cartridge shootout review, which I published on AudiogoN:https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/mc-cartridge-mini-shootout-spu-koetsu-fr-ikeda 
Review: Clear Day Double Shotgun Speaker cable
Been using ClearDay double shoutguns in my system now for about 8 years now.Prior to that have tried many others but have not have any inclination to try other speaker cables since I've had the ClearDays. Highly recommended. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Raul,Glad to see that you're now active again in AudiogoN. Happy New Year! 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Dear Nandric,The thread that compares SPUs, FRs and Koetsu is called "shootout" ... not shortcut and I'm the author and owner of the SPU's and FR's used in that short review. Glad you read it and that it meant something to you. I never meant t to ... 
Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes
Ok, received my Elrog 300B tubes and just put them into my Berning 300B SET ZOTL amp. They replaced EML 300Bs. First impression ... WOW!. Much more layered presentation. Vocals a little further back but soundstage more spacious and deeper. Better ... 
TECHNICS SP10 MK3 POWER SOURCE / SPEED CONTROLLER
Cdk84,I have a Technics SP10mk3 with Krebs Mk2 mods in a Porter Plinth and restored by Bill Thalmann. This is actually my second unit. I had an earlier one which I sold to a fellow audiophile in Australia. Great TT. Hope you get the power supply a... 
Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes
I've just ordered a pair of Elrog 300B from George Lenz. Will post once I received them and get to try them. Thanks for suggesting George as a source for the Elrogs. 
Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes
Guys,Where does one buy the Elrog 300B in the US? A couple of online dealers are saying they will not take anymore orders until the factory catches up with the demand. 
TECHNICS SP10 MK3 POWER SOURCE / SPEED CONTROLLER
Cdk84,Here is an active listing on eBay for a SP10mk3 120V controller and motor unit.http://www.ebay.com/itm/Technics-SP-10MK3-Turntable-Only-turntable-control-unit-120-Volt-vintage/221...Better be quick. I think it'll go at that price. 
Stand out phono stages
Wavac LCR-X2. Sublime. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Diana Krall's Wallflower, Ed Sheeran's X, Dave Brubeck Live at Carnegie Hall 
Joule Electra Amp Repair
Hi Maril555,Sorry to hear about Simon. We were communicating in Jan this year about upgrading my LA-300ME to Platinum edition and then all went quiet. Is Judd Barber still active?Hi Atmaspehere,Can you upgrade the LA-300ME to platinum edition? 
Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes
Hi Charles,Thanks for your feedback. Looks like I have to try the Elrogs. I do agree with your previous post that the reissue WE300B is not great. But I do have a few pairs of vintage WE300B with rectangular getter of 1950'd and early 1960's era. ... 
Joule Electra Amp Repair
Hi,I just called Joule Electra and a lady answered and said they are closed for business. I asked for Simon Thacher and she was quite abrupt and insisted they are closed for business. UP until Jan 2015, I was communicating with Simon vai email to ... 
Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes
Hi Charles,Your posts on the Elrog has got me interested in them. Better than Takatsuki and EML is a very good thing. Have you tried old WE 300Bs? By old, I mean pre-1960?