gibsonian

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I like my system flat, no tone controls, no eq..........what is your preference, and why.
I listen to old school FM radio, to CD's, and phonograph.   From mono recordings pressed in the 50's to compressed over bassed CD's from today.    I would not be able to listen to all of that on one system without eliminating some recordings if I ... 
The nightmare of the cartridge buyer...
You guys got me all pumped up to dump several G on a new cart I've never heard.   Giddyup! 
Kickstarter for all analog "No Filter"
Have listened to 3 of 4 sides on The Turn now.  Love the music and how it was put to the vinyl.    Wonderful work beginning to end.  
JVC tt-101 repair
TT-101/QL-10 user here as well, nice read.My unit has been recapped by the prior owner, but I also experience some speed issues (fast, etc) when the unit is cold in the wintertime.   Zero issues in summer, and only seen in winter if the man cave i... 
Technics 1200G - clamp record weight or no record weight?
Gunmetal mat user (Tenuto) on TT-101 here.  I prefer the sound without weight so don't use one.  I have tried and have a couple but unless warped badly, I leave them sit.Most records pretty darned flt in my experience.  
Cartridge alignment tool
I've tried a few and Fiekert is my fav.  Very confident in my setups with this and is the easiest.   I can see and align cantilever better than any mirrored gage I've ever tried. 
The Devil is in the Cartridge Setup (and a good phone pre)...
Talk and more talk. Mods always reduce resale value unless performed by the manufacturer. I would never buy a piece that I knew was modded by an end user, even if returned to stock. Time and time again arguments are made for doing this, and it’s f... 
The Devil is in the Cartridge Setup (and a good phone pre)...
Resale value not affected here.Opamps can be switched back easily.And yes, Manley products can be improved upon.     
Anyone has experience with Sheer Audio's 01A DHT preamp?
Bart Simpson,You didn't finish the review.  How about it?Thanks,Scott 
Amplifier Starvation
Agree with the 10 ga idea.    If you're gonna overkill,  don't fiddle around