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Dipping my toe into analog
Only took $35 to fix the Thorens - loose diode. Can anyone tell me what has improved in turntable design in recent years. Is it less wow and flutter, improved dynamic range or what? Interested in what I might expect to hear.Thanks 
Amazing Solo Piano Recordings
Larri Thanks for the recommendation of the Schubert Music for Four Hands Carnegie Hall Concert with Kissen and Levine. It truly has a magical beautiy, particularly the Fantasie in F minor. 
Dipping my toe into analog
I thank each of you for your responses. They will help me along my way. Right now the Thorens is in the shop to see what it needs.Joe 
VSA VR4 SR or JR as a match to my system and room
Well Von Schweikert came out with news this week of a new sales policy allowing sales on one internet site and also reportedly better support for their dealers including an extra two years warentee if bought through a dealer. 
North Carolina Audio Club
anybody near Asheville/Hendersonville? 
a little dinner music
Thanks everyone - now I'll have to have more dinner partiesJoe 
VSA VR4 SR or JR as a match to my system and room
A good call on the feedback and excellent decision Johnrob! 
VSA VR4 SR or JR as a match to my system and room
In attempt to clear things up I called Von Schweikert today. His son, Damon picked up on the first ring and as always was friendly and informative. He said that the company is doing wonderfully. New dealers are being signed up including the one me... 
VSA VR4 SR or JR as a match to my system and room
With the conflicting feedback as to VS responsiveness, it would be helpful for those who have posted to give the time frame in which they had either high responsiveness from direct calls to the company, or nonresponsiveness. My expereince was that... 
VSA VR4 SR or JR as a match to my system and room
9rwI had a fabulous experience with Brian at Sound and Cinema in Knoxville. He came to my home 2 1/2 hours away and personally did the set up. Very knowledgable, no pressure and believes in careful auditions as well. He sold me my Sr's.Joe 
VSA VR4 SR or JR as a match to my system and room
I listened to both VR's and selected about 4 months ago the VR4SR for my lots of wood and glass roughly 9,000 sf ft room. I have been extremely pleased. They were not fussy about placement and can stand near wall position, they are totally nonfati... 
Mapleshade Silclear
AntoniomachadoPlease let us know how it works over a few more months for you 
a little dinner music
Thank you one and all. I ordered several of the pieces and am eager to hear themJoe 
a little dinner music
Jaybo Yes, my approach is usually: Would you like some music on during dinner or do you prefer silence? What kinds of music do you like? If they say classical or jazz or something mellow, I will be armed and ready. Usually in their politeness they... 
a little dinner music
Great suggestions, thank you. I love to hear about and purchase music that is new to me. keep 'em coming.