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HELP... with ADC "ZLM" Cartdrige
Hi Alexg: Once owned an ADC-XLM moving magnet (MM)in 1980, i think your ZLM could be a sequel model i'm not sure. If it is, it's a low mass high compliance well suited for the SME3009 indeed. i've used mine successfully on 12" SME3012. ADC cartrid... 
Cleaning Vinyl
Cleaning Kit list, All available at the local drug store:Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol-proportion of mixture is 50% isopropyl alcohol + 50% distilled water by volume. Read the label to confirm that. Lint free tissue sheets (ladies lint free facial cle... 
Sound-stage, imaging, focus......
An large orchestral recording is a tough call for the playback system to reproduce. I really love those CD's (jazz ones!)that have technical information printed in the pamphlets for the actual recording session itself. Whether close-mike technique... 
Has Anyone used an Anti-Static Spray
hi chucky, i've not heard such effectiveness for items in yr post. but there is something about "homegrown antistatic treatment..." on www.tnt-audio.com/clinica/tweak.html for CD's. maybe you'd like check that out before you spend yr hardearned ca... 
Gold CDs sound Darker?
Hi Carl, sorry didn't followup this post sooner. BTW what is Bedini Ultra Clarifier? and what exactly does it do? I have my friend to check out the two subject CDs on his hi-end Marantz cdp and I haven't the result yet. The alum and the gold in qu... 
Amp stands- Do they work?
This is for Nanderson & others who need a scientific explanation. Every 'stand or "non-stand" your precious gears are resting on are governed by the same fundamental physics; and those who are in engineering would agree to that. Basically our ... 
Audio Research glare
Hi Jma@mailhost. I had a similar problem with the VT60Se. Don't know whether new tubes will make any difference, didn't stick with it long enough to collect a drawer full of them tubes! Go audition some very fine SS class A (op. mode) amps availab... 
MM to MC phonopreamp modification
hi tom, the name is Phil. i live in Singapore, a very small tropical island state next to Malaysia & Indonesia. A friend who owns a hi-end shop offers me the Lehmann at very special price new/warranteed, but its still cost too much for me.i wi... 
Grace Tone Arms
Sorry Br, took a long time to spot your post.Grace 707 been around for 20 years! If i remember correctly, it's a very fine t/arm which my peers backthen fit onto the legendary Linn LP12. Its designed for both mm & mc cartridges, however for th... 
Best Audiophile recordings
i tend to agree with you. my favourite cd's are not rated "audiophile", but check out these mixture: -the very best of Jacques Loussier "Air on a "G" string" Music Club MCCD 399, a UK label. -Paquito d'Rivera "Carribbean Jazz Project" hucd 3039 He... 
Vote for best US made solid state amp
Wo...Wo..Woh! Fellow audiophiles, don't you think you have to tell us your complete equipment list. Don't get me wrong, all SSAmps mentioned are all great stuff for any price. But the amp is only one vital link in any audiophile's dream system; pl... 
Help with Bright B&W 802H
Dear Gangaku, do the things that does not cost you money first. If you have spikes or cones on yr CDP,first try playing without them. The original rubber feet might be just fine. Cones are perfect couplings, but vibration from the rack itself if p...