garakawa

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Describe your preference in a single sentence
I prefer my system to sound as close to live acoustic music as possible within my room dimensions and budget.    
Vinyl Cleaning Fluid for VPI RCM
Oh, one more question for anyone reading....Can I use RRL deep cleaner/super vinyl wash on 78rpm records. I just acquired a bunch along with some LPs and have never cleaned 78s. THey are in good condition but VERY dirty. I think they will need an ... 
Vinyl Cleaning Fluid for VPI RCM
hmmm....so, my new question is RRL or vaseline intensive care lotion???? LOL!! Anyway, thanks to all of you for your insightful comments. I am going to try the RRL, but make sure that as a final step, I rinse the vinyl in distilled water. If I don... 
Power amp for Quad 988s
Thanks Jeffrey. Alot of good suggestions. I have always liked the CJ/EL 34 sound until recently. I think I just bought into the idea that with the low sensitivity of the quads, I needed more power. But, as you point out, maybe with some room treat... 
Power amp for Quad 988s
Jeffrey, I obviously should have provided more information. I have an old CJ MV-50 that I have had for 20 years along with an old ARC SP-6B with a Monolithic phonostage and VPI Mk III/PT-6 and Grado Sonata. My room is about 15' X 20'. I listen to ...