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Led Zep Reissue on vinyl
I have LZ III Deluxe vinyl version. It is very good. My Classic Records 180gm reissue sounds better - as Fjn04 said, more continous, more 3d with better extension. The 2014 digital sounds very good thou. The companion LP of the alternate and instr... 
Led Zep Reissue on vinyl
30th Anniversary DSOTM sounds bombastic with too mmuch bass.My UK pressing from the 80's sounds much better.Plenty of choices available that sound better than the 30th anniversary vinyl. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Thuchan - thanksVery interesting that Daniel is assembling/making his own cartridges. good stuff 
Graham Phantom Anti-Skate. Is it effective at all?
I believe he fundamental difference between the Mint lp and the Graham jig is the alignment curves are different. The Graham is his own and does not conform to the standard B,S or L alignments. much like the VPI jig, the designer knows what they a... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
ThuchanGood stuff. Who makes the cartridge for Dertonarm? Obviously to Daniels spec criteria.Cheers 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
ThuchanHi there. If anyone has hear the tonearm or cart of Raul, I would gladly like to know their thoughts :-)I was really asking about Dertonarms tonearm and cartridge. Have you heard them yet? 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Where is Raul these days? Finalising his long awaited tonearm?.Seems his arch enemy Dert is doing quite well with Alignment guage, headshell, tonearm and now cartridge.Anyone heard the tonearm or cartridge?cheers 
Are there other Artisan Fidelity TT owners aorund?
Should this not have its own thread, rather than being hidden inside an Artisan Fidelity TT thread?I for one am grateful for the additional information on what the modification is/does and the non reversible manner of the upgrade if you do not lik... 
record store day: missed the CAKE
The Cake example is the prime reason why RSD is the biggest POS around. So many copies being resold on eBay by turds who are in it for the quick profit, not to listen to it. I wish the record company would now just press more copies for general re... 
VPI Direct Drive Turntable
Hihothat is paid advertisment and a joke of a review. Tone audio AND vpi should be ashamed that it went to print.How can any product get product of the year from an afternoons listening at the manufacturers factory.pleaseVPI deserves a lot better ... 
TW Acustic Turntable Mat
HmmmI own the Raven AC-3 with BN platter. I currently use without any mat as it sounds better. I have tried Boston audio mat - deadens the sound, so I guess OK if your system is bright.Millennium mat that came with table - OK but seems slightly di... 
TriPlanar Tips
I am borrowing it and getting it up to speed for a friend. The Monaco table was designed with the Triplanar and Atmosphere likes the arm a lot, so it must be a good arm. It is a little agricultural looking in person compared to the Phantom and the... 
TriPlanar Tips
Currently having a listen to a Grand Prix Monaco table, Triplanar arm and Benz LP-S. Nice thread this for the tips.First up, I tried the Triplanar for a couple of days, then this morning took off the damping trough. No brainer - it sounds better.... 
Back on Black: LED ZEP 1-3
Fjn04the Stairway 45rpm is supposed to be superb. I am envious of that.I have the Classic 1,2,3,4 and PG. No need for me to search anymore:-)enjoy yours :-) 
Who did hear the new Pass Labs .8 series amps?
Madfloydnot liking your description of the new XA160.8's. who wants darking sounding amps?hopefully they will improve