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Cable Upgrades or Better Components???
I said that the thread was legitimate, I didn't categorize the OP, nor am I going to.We can discuss the subject or we can leave it, it's up to us. 
Is it ok to buy a 20 yr old line conditioner from
I would not either unless it can be fully reconditioned by the manufacturer. But even then the price must be right. 
Cable Upgrades or Better Components???
Some of you guys are very suspicious unforgiving and quick to judge. Personaly, I am not concerned about different biases including selling particulat things. Many here are trying to 'sell' their own narcissism in various forms. Question is who is... 
Disappointing audition after great review
I would differentiate. I would not trust much any speaker review by anyone for the reasons mentioned above, though some reviews might be very accurate.As for the electronics, well, it depends on who writes and how well you can read between lines. ... 
Otari or Technics Reel-to-Reel ?
You are right. But even with the original electronics machines from 80s sound excellent, with replaced capacitors. At least my Nakamichi 682ZX made in 1981 does that. As for guys coming over and aligning and tuning at your place, that's tough. Eve... 
Upgrade from Proac Response 1SC?
I don't like Sonus Faber - thick, slow uninvolving sound.Vienna is so much better. However, I didn't hear top offerings of either.Sonus Faber Extrema was thought to be great when driven by 400 wt/ch by some really good solid state amps. 
Anyone interested in world music?
Recently found this. Ponty's violin really sings.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytrU587-C50 
Anyone interested in world music?
I know Dead Can Dance well. Yulunga is great, so is Indus.This is similar to Indus, but I like it even more.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELhoHQEGGUc 
Nottingham resonance control
I see. Brazilian Rosewood won't work. Great wood for making guitars, that's why it came to mind.Not so simple with cones - they remove the vibration at best, then they return some of it. Yeah, shape and material matter. Audiopoints were good cones... 
Turntable set up- How easy is it
There is a thread here, most people agree that 30-50 hours are needed for certain. Some think 100. I am trying to save the man a lot of time and effort. Make the initial adjustments to cover the basics, then wait for 200 hours and spend a day to g... 
Wacky Question about cartridges
Yes, that's what I read. Cartridge is the least significant element in turntable/arm/cartridge/phono system. $100 cartridge through $5000 phono - okay though unwise. $5000 cartridge through $100 phono - almost no sound at all.As I understand, the ... 
Otari or Technics Reel-to-Reel ?
Albert's got Studer A810 with custom headblock for $25000. Must be a dream home machine. 
Quality Interconnects for recording
Yeah, I dislike Cardas let alone micro twin. If you want to stay with Cardas, try to go much higher in line before you are ready to record. 
Turntable set up- How easy is it
We have better hearing and more objectivity than Peter. Just kidding.  
Quality Interconnects for recording
We don't know your source.Entry level AQ or Kimber may not be enough. For $500, if you buy used, there are many. It's impossible to say which one will be the best overall.If I wanted to do something like that, I would compare Mogami, Nirvana and t...