jaybo

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tt surface noise reduce or tolerate?
agree with all above...check your cartridge alignment. 
Aleph mini for Epos M5 spkrs
the mini clone is probably a problem with either speaker. both need more power. 25 to 30wpc minimum. 
Vinyl vs. top-notch digital
gentlemen...it has been my experience(over 40 years of record collecting) that on any given release, one format can sound better than the other. its a battle that gets fought one title at a time. records have always been ambitiously flawed, but lo... 
is there a website that has the schedules of shows
shows are lousy to listen to gear. given the scarcity of stores today, buying higher end hi fi is a bit of a gamble. its best to build on what you know you like. 
Proac Response 2.5 vs D25 vs D28
think of the d28 as an enhanced response 2.5...at least in the bottom...the rest is pure classic proac. 
what are"fun" speakers?
since 1973, i've never been 'without' a pair of large advents. across the board, they play as flat as a pancake, and never disappoint. they come close in sound to any speaker at any price(even today), and though they aren't the last word in 'anyth... 
What is the best semi automatic TT around 1000$
the 147 has a nice arm and great build, and the auto lift and shut off is the greatest. 
Harbeth SHL5 compared to Merlin VSM ?
between the 2, harbeth. add atc, spendor, ohm and a few other (now gone)classics such as dunlavy, hales to the short list 
McIntosh MC275V monos versus MC501 monos?
with cornwalls, the 275's. a match made in heaven 
Vinyl vs. top-notch digital
"If there's a better format for listening to hissing, popping, and crackling, then on a cumbersome, yet fragile 12-inch piece of vinyl, I'd love to hear it." -THE ONION 
Thoughts on Phantom vs Copperhead?
if anything...but he's probably just fine...a fullrange speaker. the source is a classic. 
first vinyl purchase for new tt
lindisfarne is spot on. buy the tunes you really dig, and don't be concerned about the recording. 
new turntable/setup advice.....garrot Optim FGS
in the 1 to 2k range(new) its tough to better the latest incarnations of the timeless dual. 
What is the best semi automatic TT around 1000$
for just a little more..a new dual 505-4 a great table, and convenient too. 
Power to drive ProAc Studio 140s...
it would appear you're batting a thousand so far.