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Forward or laid back
There are also many people who proclaim to know something actually do know something. While at times it is not so easy to differentiate, in some cases it is. 
Why do all audio forums on the internet seem "dead" ?
Well, I think this thread is kind of proof that at least this particular forum is not quite dead. I have some complaints too, so what? The biggest one is that for whatever reasons many very knowledgeable old timers rarly post if ever. Showing off ... 
New Vinyl or Old Vinyl ?
From the point of view of normal people most of us if not all are idiots. Just don't ask me what normal is. 12 copies for a collector is perfectly fine, otherwise two would probably suffice.I heard that EMI/Manhattan Japanese Pro was best or secon... 
Internet music sellers
I stopped buying record reissues, period. Originals in excellent condition are often more expensive but worth it, I simply buy less.Every Japanese original or reissue CD I have with the exception of one sounds better than any other. That exception... 
What is best turntable for listening to Rock from the sixties like Led Zeppelin?
Atmashere, you amps are good and that's about it. Stay within your area of expertise. The source of music is mind not an instrument. 
What is best turntable for listening to Rock from the sixties like Led Zeppelin?
Atma-Sphere is wrong, once again. But if he wants to convince some of us he should try and prove what he says.Next thing he might say is that amp is an amp, and if it's good it's equally good for everything. Then he will move to speakers. And afte... 
stereo for the joy of it - can records be cleaned?
You must be carefull with steam cleaning, the temperature should be precisely controlled. I had a few records cleaned by a pro using sequencially steam and  Audio Desk ultrasonics and then regular machine with just water, and enzyme pre-cleaner be... 
Need New MM Cartridge Recommendation
Much better. Well, it might be more refined than Goldring 1042. Still almost double the price without being sure. Choosing cartridge is not easy. 
Need New MM Cartridge Recommendation
Nagaoka 500 is a $1000 cartridge, should also be a very good even if expensive choice. 
Need New MM Cartridge Recommendation
Just because some choices are more popular doesn't mean that they are better. There are herd instinct issues, prestige considerations and other kinds of bullshit. There are also people whose hearing is not so good.Trust the British tables fan - fo... 
Best Of Breed or Matching Components?
Incest is always better. Just kidding.I would match power amp and speakers first, and after that who knows? As others said, one should not generalise. It also depends on how much you are prepared to experiment and change components looking for the... 
Need New MM Cartridge Recommendation
I use Goldring 1042 with Nottingham Spacedeck/Spacearm and Acoustech phono. When choosing I didn't want to go with any MC under $1k, nor did I want Ortofon or Audiotechnica for sounding thin and bright in some set-ups, or mid-range Grado that coul... 
LAST record preservative improves the sound
I applied it to both pristine and not pristine records, the result was the same. Very different music and pressings. Acoustic, electric, vocal. From McLaughlin's Shakti to Dead Can Dance to Miles' Bitches Brew and Pangaea to Mahavishnu Orchestra t... 
LAST record preservative improves the sound
I experimented with treating the LAST treated records second time. Didn't hear anything different. Cleaned the records after that, again no difference. I agree that on some records the noise floor is somewhat down and there may be fewer pops and c... 
How to clean vinyl records
I would probably get a LAST deep cleaner plus a bottle of Audio Intelligent ultra pure water, or Audio Intelligent three step system with Archivist as step 2 plus three Disc Doctor brushes, or just Archivist bottle plus Ultra Pure Water bottle and...