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A Copernican View of the Turntable System
T_bone. How could anyone of impecable taste listen to their turntable with the lid down :-)Even with my lp12 music sounds much better with the lid up, or better still off. Never even thought of playing the exclusive P3 with the lid down. But serio... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
The more things change the more they stay the same. Every time I drop into Raul's thread and his holier than thou attitude on anything audio. I am amusingly reminded somehow of the movie "Groundhog day" combined with the "Bubble Boy" epsisode on ... 
Where is the next generation of direct drive?
Hi Snake You are abvioulsy a smart music lover and probably paid half the price for 6 tables connpared to the inflated price of the one new expensive DD table. P3a arm is hard to come by by its self. Yes, I am aware of the differnces as my friend ... 
Where is the next generation of direct drive?
The higher end vintage DD tables rule OK from the 70's, early 80's. This was from an era, especially the Japanese manufacturers made statement tables and sold at a loss, just to show what they could do. Many of the high end Japanese tables they k... 
Rives PARC parametric equalizer
thanks for the comments. With my room - LP cabinets all across the back wall ( behind listening position) and front right side wall make room treatments / bass traps difficult without major changes. Using the Rives CD, it would seem that my main ... 
Conrad Johnson 17LS Power Cord Recommendations
The cj hospital grade stk power cord is extremely good 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Groundhog Day :-) Raul is right, everyone else, is well If you get away from your female pop which sounds good on most anything (that is why they play it at hifi shows) and test your system with some snarly rock n roll, alt rock, drum n bass elect... 
Has anyone tried the new Lyra Kleos?
Anymore views on the Kleos.How does it compare to the Titan i? I wonder if / when J Carr will be replacing the titan i with the new techniques found in the kleos/ delos?Syntax, your views would be appreciated.Cheers 
Rives PARC parametric equalizer
Any additional comments from users of the PARC 
Nirvana pressings
I have the standard US pressing of Nevermind and also the Mofi one. Both are good, however the US pressing captures the grunge essence better. save some $$ and buy an original US pressing 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Lew, I would be surprised if the Silvaweld did not have a SUT for the MC gain.Considering this is the main selling point of his Allnic amps. Special SUTs.I am guessing you like the sound, so who cares if it has a SUT in it.Cheers 
Ortofon A90 broken stylus
And here was I thinking it would be a bad news storey.Excellent news. I wonder if i can try that trick with my A90? :-) 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
For once I agree with RaulKeep posting cartridges you find on eBay or whatever that you think are worthwhile.Perhaps some who read this thread and do not post are equally pissed by guys stockpiling cartridges that they have not yet played. Don't w... 
Kimber KS 3035 vs Nordost Valhalla speaker cables
My question is actually kimber 3038 vs Valhalla speaker cables.My cj pre , amps and sonus Faber strads are velvety smooth and have excellent bass weightI currently own kimber 3033. They are very good, however I now want a speaker cables that is fa... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
RaulI am still alive you know :-)1080LT is a good performer, however too smooth for my system. Great for neutral or ss system.