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Cat Stevens Tea for the Tillerman LP's
The UK Island pressing I recently purchased is an excellent pressing and I prefer it the MOFI pressing. 
Cartridge Output Level Question
MC is "Moving Coil"MM is "Moving Magnet"Each actually refers to what is directly attached to end of the cantilever (other end from the stylus diamond). MM cartridges usually have an output in the range of 3.0 to 5.0 millivolts. A MC cartridge due ... 
VPI to Symphonic Line
Zu Xaus 
CDP choices-Looking for advice
Another thought on a redbook only player is the Lector 0.6t that is presently listed for sale here. No relation or knowledge of this seller, but I personally use this unit and find it exceptional at this pricepoint. It has a true tube output, not ... 
Ribbon speakers
second the Aurum Cantus 
Cabling with a single vendor-new experience for me
I have a similar setup with Zu Wylde ICs, Libtec speaker cables, and Mother PCs. The system sounds amazing and I truly believe there is synergy with these single source cables. 
Differences between Polk Monitor 7?
The main difference was the tweeters used IMO. The original Monitor 7A and early 7B used a Peerless tweeter and the later models used a Polk tweeter. The Peerless is considered to be superior by many. Polk Audio has an extensive forum on their web... 
Room Setup Question
Your description mirrors my present listening room and positioning. (No someone would not be happy about the rack placement) Your thoughts are correct about the minimal side reflections. I recently placed absoption panels behind my speakers that a... 
Review: Jim Smith Home Consultation & Set Up Speaker
Agree with Hoff48 - Buy the book. After years of improving equipment, trying different combinations and setups, one hour of listening to Jim at a show then reading his book allowed me to improve my system more in one afternoon than I could imagine... 
How important is ext. adj. for cartridge loading
You seem to have covered all requests and indicated what they would cost. IMHO the real question is your last one stated i.e. the pocket book vote. Going back to your original high quality sound minimal extras may actually target a buying segment ... 
How important is ext. adj. for cartridge loading
Avaliable MM Loading of 20K, 47K, and 100K. These would realy set this unit apart for those with HOMC, MM, and MI. Rear switch for the MM to MC would be best as previously noted. External access, front or back, for all adjustments since many indiv... 
Tubes for CJ EV-1 phono pre
Call and talk to Andy at Vintage Tube Services. Discuss with him what you are looking for in the sound and listen to his suggestions. Great testing, quiet tubes and worth the purchase price for every tube I have bought from him. www.vintagetubeser... 
din cable recommendation
Previously had a Zu Cable Xaus and found it to be excellent. Upgraded to a different arm that had integrated cables is the only reason I parted with them. 
tube rolling first-timer
Sorry for not investigating the curcuit first. I would still roll the 12ax7s first and note the change. Possibly trplace the original 12ax7s back in and then change the 12a7t. This way you can hear what affect each one can have. Finally roll all a... 
Milty Zerostat - Questions
Once you clean on a RCM like a VPI 16.5 the final vaccum cycle is known to possibly generate some static charge. I use my Zero Stat after the RCM before playing or storing to reduce the charge and decrease future dust attraction. Static's main iss...