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What power cord are TW Acustic TT owners using?
I would save the money toward upgrading your preamp. I'm not sure that the CJ preamp will pass through the fast transients, linearity and nuances of which that table/arm/cartridge combination is already capable of. I've owned CJ and enjoyed it but... 
Difference between ZYX 4D and ATMOS
I don't know. My post was deleted. Simply, it said that ZYX must feel they can make more money by putting a retail store in between the consumer and the distributor and by charging a higher price to pay for it.Oh, and I said it's interesting to me... 
Difference between ZYX 4D and ATMOS
I think the moderator(s) want to squash the ZYX story. 
Why is Acustic the best ...
The question assumed it is among the best. The question is not "is it the best". The question is about how it's made.I had a good chat with Jeff at Highwater Sound and he was quite informative and pointed me to some reviews. Thanks all. Jeff 
Why is Acustic the best ...
Jazdoc, I did not think you were being flippant. Thanks for your input. We just have different values.I don't get the mystery or resistance that seems to come up about asking how the Acustic is made when by all accounts it enjoys strong testimonia... 
Why is Acustic the best ...
I like to watch the DVD about how the movie was made. Some folks do not. I am making the starting assumption based on testimonials that it is one of the best.I'm asking what about it's construction sets it apart to make the buzz? Apart from secret... 
Why is Acustic the best ...
Raul: Yes, I understand that there is no "best" and in a way you are repeating my question.My point is this. There is a lot of buzz about the Acustic turntables. Aside from testimonials, what makes it a great design and how does that design differ... 
K&K any comments?
I loved the first edition, so I just bought the maxxed out new edition. I'll report back after I complete building it. Jeff 
Low SET versus High SET
Do the 845 and 211 have the frequency extension of the 2a3 and 45 tubes? 
SOTA reel to reel players
Do old tapes lose fidelity? 
SET vs OTL
Audiofeil,"Don't even mention the 845 and 211."Don't mention the 845 and 211 because they are more linear or less linear than the 300B? 
VH Audio Vcaps
A couple more cap links:http://www.ecp.cc/cap-notes.htmlhttp://www.humblehomemadehifi.com/Cap.html 
I could cry
The cat will scratch less after a few spins on your record cleaning machine. 
Neighbor Complaining...
I found switching to monitors helped. Less bass energy and decoupled from the floor. 
Fed Ex Ground Shipping Woes
I shipped monoblocs Fedex. Somebody at FedEx rifled one of the boxes and the contents. I took lots of photos. FedEx refused my claim several times and issued their standard claim that it was not packaged properly. I filed a BBB complaint and climb...