inna

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Solid State to Tubes and Back Again
I have SS only because I cannot afford something like LAMM. No cheap tubes for me, they stink.And I don't drive Mustang as where I live trains go much faster but also because when it comes to cars I prefer German. 
Best Hobby related purchase of 2010
Well, I got me Nottingham Spacedeck/Spacearm. Minimalist design, big sound; simple and to the point. 
What I learned on Audiogon This Year
That won't help you, their instruments are out of tune and they cannot hear it. 
What I learned on Audiogon This Year
Of course. I myself have no such connections. So let us continue to scratch the vinyl; that's the best we got. 
What I learned on Audiogon This Year
You just have to have connections in the industry to get those magic tapes. Some audiophiles never even bothered with vinyl. Other than that, yeah, it's tough shit. 
What I learned on Audiogon This Year
All turntables of the same class sound different though they should sound similar. That means that they all distort big time in different ways.There is no such thing as neutral sound reproduction or production.MM cartridges have more substance and... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
All right. Without more of a rocket science could you please tell me the differences in sound that I can expect if I mount Goldring 1042 MM and Shelter 301 or 501 MC on my Spacedeck/Spacearm? I don't want to buy both at the same time. The phono st... 
Phonomena, vs PS GCPH, Others?
Simaudio Moon LP3 or Lehmann could be options too. As for the cartridge, you may want to try something like Dynavector or Shelter, but I am not certain how well they would match the tonearm. You could talk to needledoctor.com or hwdsound.com espec... 
Grilles or No Grilles
In my experience too - no grilles is always better. 
Best Towers Under $1500 for beginner system
If you don't want mass market boxes there is a pair of Devore Gibbons on sale here for $1500. May not be the best for electronic and pop, but your taste can expand in the near future. 
Analogue synergy
I thought that Brinkmann made tonearms too. Why not them? 
seeking turntable recommendations
Turntable for hard-earned dollars? Something really good that you wouldn't want to upgrade soon?Nottingham Spacedeck/Spacearm. That would be about $1500 in excellent condition. But they are not easy to find, few sell them. As for the cartridge for... 
Budgeting for 2011 Music and Gear
Hard to know. Records in Mint condition can be quite expensive. But probably 75/25 - gear/music. 
Cartridge life really only 3 years??
If it ain't broke - replace it right away; because it might break at any moment. 
How a turntable is like a gym membership
"recording mediums other than vinyl". You mean tape?I certainly prefer to deal with tape. Vinyl is better for archive.