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recommendations for TT + arm + cart, around $3.5k
I received my Classic today, installed a Sumiko Blackbird cart, and running it through a new PS Audio GCPH - have to say that it sounds night and day better than my previous setup with the P1 and PP-2. I mean, not a little bit better but totally d... 
New Mose Allison Record - The Way of the World
I picked it up too (on CD) - really digging it. Joe Henry (the producer) is a magician. 
recommendations for TT + arm + cart, around $3.5k
Hi Brookjoo - not out of line at all, I appreciate the feedback. :)However, I am going to go with a VPI Classic with a Sumiko Blackbird, and a PS Audio GCPH phono pre.I don't want to go integrated at this point (hence picking up the monoblocks) - ... 
recommendations for TT + arm + cart, around $3.5k
OK - lots for me to think about here! A couple of suggestions on the Classic, a couple for the Nottinghams, plus some cart suggestions. That's a good start for me.Thank you, everyone! 
recommendations for TT + arm + cart, around $3.5k
Great info, Drrsutliff and Newbee - very cool.I was going to hold off on the phono preamp, as eventually I will upgrade my Nova (as a pre) to , and figured I'd wait a bit as whatever that might be, could have a decent phono preamp. I could just lo... 
recommendations for TT + arm + cart, around $3.5k
Hi Newbee -Thanks for the reply! I did pick up an Ortofon OM20 cart to replace the stock cart - that improved things over the stock sound - firmer in the bass, and bit more velvety, but it still sounds mushy or veiled to me. I've also got a Groove... 
Processor Advice
Hi guys - FWIW, until recently I was using a Marantz SR7002 to drive B&W685/686/HTM2/ASW608, and the setup always sounded too dark for my tastes. 
Who Are the Best Young Lions of Jazz Today?
I haven't heard Gonzalo, but I'll check it out (right now, actually)! ThanksJustin 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
"Forever Changes" by Love. Groovy! 
Who Are the Best Young Lions of Jazz Today?
A few months ago, I saw a young Cuban pianist named Alfredo Rodriguez open for McCoy Tyner. I really enjoyed his set - very passionate, also very lively, and far from "cookie cutter". 
Who Are the Best Young Lions of Jazz Today?
Give Kenny Garrett a listen!