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Vienna Acoustics sounded terrible at Magnolia
Roc doc,I heard the Vienna Acoustics recently at RMAF and they sounded great. A couple of weeks later, I went into the Bellevue Magnolia to buy a new TV. Just for fun I had a quick listen to the VA's. It certainly did not sound like the same speak... 
From LP12 to where...?
I also am a recent 'long time ex-Linn owner'. I dutifully did all the upgrades for 20 years and like you, the cost of the Keel upgrade gave me pause. A couple of options to consider:1. If you like the sound of the Linn, take the time and effort to... 
BAT Preamp / Levinson Amp Matching Problems?
Swampwalker,Absolutely agree with your point. I have tried the "non-DR" 6H30's which are certainly cost-effective, but to my ear they are not as good as the DR 6H30'Supertubes'. In my opinion, given the level of investment in a BAT/Levinson system... 
Review: Galibier Stelvio Turntable
Azmoon,You're welcome! 
BAT Preamp / Levinson Amp Matching Problems?
Billandsol,I own a BAT VK50SE which I use with the Levinson 436's. BAT definitely has a 'house sound' which is slightly on the warm side of neutral. Two caveats with the BAT:1. It does take 30-60 minutes to warm up. For me it's usually not a probl... 
Review: Galibier Stelvio Turntable
Stltrains,Thanks for the encouraging feedback. Between the Stelvio and my Loricraft, the CD player is primarily used to warm up the system while I clean the first record of the day. I have also discovered that when word gets out that your into vin... 
Album Storage
I use Collectorz for Mac. It is relatively easy to bar code in CDs. Like most of these programs, entering LPs is more labor intensive. This summer, I paid my teenage son per click and got my 2000 LPs and CDs into the data base (excluding classical... 
Mark Levinson 436 vs. Theta Citadel monoblocks
I have the Levinson 436 Monoblocks and would be glad to speak with you offline. I have not heard the Theta's. 
RMAF 2008 - Your impressions,...
Definitely less people than last year. Many more people using streamed music as a source.Best room at the show: Garcia's across from the Marriott. Thanks again Cello for organizing the Happy Hours on Friday and Saturday evenings after the show. It... 
Great sounding new vinyl
Dgarretson,I have the Alejandro Escovedo album as well. The music is great, but I did not include it on my list because the pressing is iffy. Could you let me know if you found a good pressing? If so I will definitely look for another copy. I was ... 
Great sounding new vinyl
Gang,Here are a few good-excellent sounding purchases of new music over the past year:Shins "Wincing The Night Away"Mudcrutch (Tom Petty with his original band) "Eponymous"White Stripes "Icky Thump"Raconteurs "Consolers of the Lonely"Elvis Costell... 
Hi End rack really deliver?
I agree that is difficult (but not impossible) to audition a rack. I also believe that the aesthetics of your listening environment are an important contributor to enjoyment of the home listening experience. Twenty years experience also leads me t... 
2008 RMAF – – – all things analog.
Thom,What hour is reserved for the "Scissor Sisters" at ear drum piercing levels? 
2008 RMAF – – – all things analog.
Hi Dre,I'm also going to the RMAF. I'll keep an eye for you. Are you going to the Galibier Saturday after-hours session?Mark 
Upgrade for users of 1/2" mylar belt
Doug,If you wear that you won't need an ID badge! I look forward to meeting you and Paul.Regards,Mark