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digital vs vinyl thoughts
I will put it in a subtle way. CD sucks, so does computer. No involvement period, weak dynamics, recessed midrange, harsh and stupid highs, even bass is not right. Analog is always better. One day it might change and it might not. There are no sub... 
Nottingham vs. Wilson Benesch turntables?
This is not a silly question at all. You would want to adjust VTA depending on how you want your music to sound, it will also depend on chosen cartridge and thickness of records which varies. Some people even want to be able to change VTA during t... 
upgrade or replace rega planar 3
Orpheus10, that would be almost a new turntable, and it probably cost you another $1k or so. I would just see no reason to do that, nor would I trust a company that makes "junk" in stock form, be it turtable, car or whatever.By the way, I keep loo... 
How good does a TT have to be for a good cartridge
Phasecorrect, that dealer of yours, what was he using for those tests? I mean the entire system. And what cartridges are you talking about? If we want to discuss this, we need to know all the details including cables, power cords, room etc. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Nandric, that's the problem with killing. You should be precise in choosing your target.Now I will leave you crazy guys to your cartridge stuff. 
My Final Amplifier Purchase - What Would You Buy?
I will play along your pessimistic line. None of us may last for another twenty years. Get what you really want today.You liked Plinius so it can be a very simple decision. Some older Rowlands have a cult following and for good reasons. With luck ... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
There are bigger concerns than talking about this senseless garbage. The censorship is getting out of hand, and as a result discussions are becoming more and more distorted. Think about it. Whoreallycaresaboutfuckingcartridges? 
Warm Rich Lush Speakers...Recommendations?
Yes, what makes you think that replacing speakers would be better than replacing pre and power amps with tubes or, say, Pass class A amps and that tv plus dac? Also, Cardas cables especially inexpensive ones are not what you want. You would want P... 
upgrade or replace rega planar 3
Do us and yourself a favour and upgrade first those Audioquest super-junk cales unless you already did.I would definitely upgrade the table, Rega makes acceptable arms and lousy tables. Among mid-priced tables Nottingham should be on everyone's li... 
Lamm ML 1 best power cable
At this level you might really want to compare a few. You might like them all but prefer one. I heard quite often that Lamm amps and Purist Audio Dominus are quite a match. 
artist touring entire old albums
Miles Davis doing Bitches Brew and Pangaea/Agharta and John McLaughlin's Mahavishnu Orchestra doing Inner Mounting Flame and Visions Of The Emerald Beyond. 
The best integrated amplifier
No list would be complete without Rowland and Gryphon. 
Some tables have soul and some not
Rnm4, that was a little too much for me though I did manage to finish high school, barely. What the hell does it all mean? Just translate it into "Kentucky English", will you?No, France won't take them back, but if they want to become a new French... 
How international is your system?
Table, arm - BritishCartridge - JapaneseCD player - JapanesePhono stage - AmericanTape deck - JapaneseIntegrated amp - AustralianSpeakers - AmericanCables, power cords - AmericanJeans to wear for listening sessions - French and Italian 
Some tables have soul and some not
Nothing is blocked as far as I can tell. I suggest we all learn Bavarian and write here in that language. Kind of going underground. I hate censorship, it is intolerable to an anarchist.