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What should be mandatory in every professional published review-
If the word "mandatory" is freaking people out how about each publication developing its own "template" that their stable of reviewers would adhere to in order to insure some continuity and comprehensiveness to formally reviewed products. If I wer... 
Review: Pure Fidelity Harmony Turntable
@lewm There is no sensor feedback to the motor. The Conductor uses a sophisticated quartz lock control over the motor and the flywheel effect of the thick delrin platter and stainless steel/aluminum sub platter driven by two belts is designed to m... 
Review: Pure Fidelity Harmony Turntable
For those interested in learning more the latest issue of Stereophile features an in-depth review of the Harmony with the new Conductor speed control unit. The review describes the engineering and build quality well and pretty much takes a shotgun... 
Review: Pure Fidelity Harmony Turntable
Yes, the motor is replaced as part of the retrofit. However, the motor looks similar to the one it replaces.  
Cost effective power cables recommendations, low and high power
Check out Empirical Design power cables—they have ED 416 for high current and ED 316 for low current components. Excellent products with great support.  
ARC REF 3 vs Modwright 36.5 DM
I owned the LS36 (no DS) used with the KWA150SE and the ARC LS26 so not exactly direct experience with either but based on what I’ve learned would encourage you to check out the Herron 360 Reference which will likely have the best attributes of bo... 
Tube preamp options
If you feel you have your speakers set up optimally your system may benefit from a different preamp--it can be a game changer. If you are confident you are going to need balanced outs at some point then skip to the next post. If not, I would sugge... 
Review: Pure Fidelity Harmony Turntable
  Update:   I thought I would circle back to provide an update on my experience with the PF Harmony now that I have plenty of miles on the table and, more importantly, to include some comments on the new Conductor speed control unit. If you rea... 
What Cartridge sings on your Origin Live (Silver Mk 4) arm?
Not using an OL  Silver but a Conqueror MK4--super happy with my Charisma Signature One! Depending on your price point maybe another cartridge in the Charisma lineup?  
Deciding on which of my cartridges to go on Origin Live and Kuzma arms
I am currently running a Charisma Signature One on an OL Conqueror and am happy with the results. As a Charisma owner you probably know they make a bunch of carts at different price points which are stellar performers. I’ve also heard good things ... 
Roger Waters Live Last Night in Glendale,AZ
Isn’t the idea to write SONGS that speak to issues that you care about and through MUSIC move people to agree and take action?  
Need 25 foot interconnects
I will be transitioning my setup at some point next year and face a similar question. I’m currently using a long(ish) pair of WyWires platinum IC’s (13’ single ended) but will need at least a 30’ run in the new setup. The rest of my system is (mos... 
Ortofon MC Cartridge Problems ??
FWIW I’d say you have dodged a $1k bullet. I ran that cartridge on virtually the same table and found it lacking in several areas. After two fails I’d ask the dealer for a refund and move on. An AT ART 9 or OC9 IMHE is a much better option or even... 
Dr. Feickert Turntable
I like the Volare—heard it at Andy Singer’s shop. The OL arms are great. I decided to go up one level to the Pure Fidelity Harmony with the OL Conqueror. Couldn’t be happier. PF is set to launch an upgraded speed controller, the Conductor, which i... 
The MoFi Mess and TAS rolling over for them
Anyone who has been around this hobby long enough to remember Stereophile and TAS from the early years (1980s) understands and is sickened by what has happened to these publications. Unfortunately, it's part of a broader trend infecting journalism...