dreadhead

Responses from dreadhead

Porgy and Bess recommendations?
I own an old 78rpm version your welcome to have for free. 
New VPI 3D Arm
I don't appreciate being called a "sheep" because I enjoy reading the opinion of a well respected audio enthusiast.I imagine Judyazblues is what the kids call a "troll" on the interweb these days. 
New VPI 3D Arm
Did you read Mikey's comments regarding this tonearm in part 2 of his review of the Direct Drive VPI? He loves it. 
Does the VPI Aries1 best the VPI Classic1?
It seems to me that the original Aries is the best designed turntable out there. Built like a rock and delicate enough to handle anything you can throw at it. With the right cartridge and tonearm combination this should be all the table anyone wou... 
Hot Tuna
My mistake, Jorma taught me "New Song" and it was at Brookdale Community College. 
Best Rock Drummers
That bald guy who plays with all the greats.I saw him with Melloncamp and on the Airplane reunion tour. 
Hot Tuna
I saw Hot Tuna at the Fillmore East in January of 1971.I was in the sixth grade and my big brother took me at my request.I remember shows at the Academy of Music in NYC when it would be daylight when the show ended.I was at the Capital Theater in ... 
Which components knocked you out on first listen?
Tandberg receiver TR2075. 
Apple to Acquire Beats Audio
Martyk1OTOH, AFASIK,?IISH to type words? 
John Mayer - Opened My Ears
Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, John Mayer......HahahahaI just shit myself. 
Best bargain find ever ?
I just bought a Tandberg TR2075 receiver on eBay for $240 cash pick-up.It's in beautiful condition, all the lights work, knobs are static free and the rosewood cabinet is in great shape. This is a classic and for this price I couldn't pass it up.I... 
Best bargain find ever ?
VPI Scoutmaster w Lyra Heligon installed $1200 cash on eBay.For $800 more I also purchased her Audio Research PH5 phono preamp.I'm sure her recently deceased uncle was turning over in his grave. 
gloves to touch vinyl surface
JmowbrayThank you. 
gloves to touch vinyl surface
It's a silly, costly and unnecessary idea.Any fingerprints can easily be removed by the consumer.Is this a thinly disguised plug for your record store?You certainly mention it enough. 
Under $2K table/arm advice
VPI TNT jr w 12" JMW arm is an option.I found mine here for $1500 but like an idiot sold it for $1900.My favorite of all the tables I have owned.