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Two Arm Turntables You might want to consider a Galibier Serac; http://www.galibierdesign.com/prd_serac.html It has the two arm capability you desire and leaves you with the ability to upgrade the table down the road should you suffer a recrudescence of that dreaded... | |
Anyone checked out Keith Richards new book? My copy is on its way from Amazon.In the meantime I just read a hilarious 'anti' self-help book by Jessica Pallington West "What Would Keith Richards Do?". Literally laugh out loud funny. | |
Schroder sq and the new talea Warren Buffet once described value investing as "simple but not easy". I think that can be applied to audio design. | |
Should I end my search True happiness is being satisfied with less than you have. You are happy. Quit now. | |
Separate Insurance Policy - LP's, Memorabilia, Etc Chubb insurance is terrific for this sort of specialty item. They are expensive but worth it as I had occasion to discover when we had an unfortunate problem in our house. Not affiliated with the company but a very happy customer. | |
Good Horn Speakers Of Moderate Size Aspara Acoustics. Sold by High Water Sound | |
2010 RMAF Analog Reports + Meet and Greet I'm bringing along: 1. Ray Anderson - "Blues Bred In The Bone" 2. Count Basie - "88 Basie Street" 3. Benny Carter - "Meets Oscar Peterson" 4. Ellington - "This One's For Blanton" 5. Art Farmer - "Big Blues" 6. Buck Hill -"This is Buck Hill" 7. Mil... | |
proper use of arc protractor ? If you could let us know where you live, perhaps a fellow Audiogoner would be willing to come over and help. Using the MintLP or any other arc protractor is not difficult, just time consuming. I have greatly benefitted from watching a couple exper... | |
Great MONO recordings Just picked up a minty copy of Mingus' "Mingus Dynasty". Outstanding music and sonics. | |
Clash Reissues on Vinyl Grimace -Worth seeking out an original pressing of 'London Calling' - a very good sounding LP. You can usually find a good one on Ebay. | |
Great Music/Bad Vinyl - 2010 Edition Richard - I was warned and you were right. What kind of re-grind did they use for Phosphorescent? CD is good.Synthfreek - This was my first Raveonettes LP...do they really all sound this bad?Mofimadness - My copy of Elvis is so bad that the first ... | |
New favorite VINYL Album? Smoke Fairies - 'Through Low Light and Trees'Menomena - 'Mines'Leonard Cohen - 'Songs From The Road'Jamey Johnson - 'The Guitar Song' | |
Turntable/cartridge/tonearm suggestions I was also a long term (20+ years) Linnie. I auditioned several of the tables you are considering. I ultimately purchased a Galibier turntable and have been extremely happy with my decision.In your price range I would suggest the following:Galibie... | |
Great MONO recordings If you are jazz lover, the Music Matter mono Blue Note reissues are hard to beat.Also look for the original Contemporary and Argo titles. | |
Best Rock Album in 2010 Couple new LP's to add:Damien Jurado -- Saint Bartlett'sLeonard Cohen -- Songs From The RoadJamey Johnson -- The Guitar SongThe Bad Plus -- Never StopLove Phosphorescent -- Here's To Taking It Easy. Skip the vinyl (possibly the worst pressing I've... |