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LFD Integrated - Please talk me out of buying one
Don't buy the LFD Zero LE Mk5, it is absolute rubbish!There.....was that convincing enough??? 
Best of current 12ax7?
I'll second the Psvane TII's. The 12AX7's came very close sonically to my reference NOS Pope's, for a whole lot less money. They are not cheap compared to current 12AX7's, but they are less costly than many NOS tubes, and quite good. 
Mad Scientist "NEO" Power Cord Review
07-28-14: GloryI for one would like to hear what you think of the HF cable as there are 4 or 5 guys beating to death the praise of this cable over on another thread. Seen this happen over and over and then it just dies out as fast as it starts and... 
Where can I find a Benz lps cartridge for sale?
Good catch Bill, I didn't notice that. I wonder if Musical Surroundings, Benz's USA importer, might have some answers. 
Where can I find a Benz lps cartridge for sale?
Google is your friend. 
Have I Hit The Point Of Diminishing Returns?
Yes, you past the point of diminishing returns as soon as you go past your first boombox. The laws of diminishing returns hit early and hard, just as in any other hobby. A $10,000 watch is not 1000 times better than a $10 watch. Same goes for audi... 
VPI 10.5i counterweights ..umm.. weights
Can you not move the counterweight any closer to the pivot? I am assuming that you have moved the counterweight the whole way into the wand as far as it will physically fit. If that is the case, 6.4 grams is not that light, I would think that movi... 
The Fine Art of Doing Nothing By Roger Skoff
Nice link Bruce, thank you. I do agree that everything affects the sound. There is no perfect cable or component, not to mention the differences in how we perceive the sound with our own instruments (ears). That is why making recommendations is an... 
A New Superstar Power Cord
07-23-14: TbgAudiolabyrinth, good for them.07-23-14: NglazerNot saying there are no other champions; can only comment on what I have and actually have heard.Well said Norm and Neal. Let's try to keep all comments to cords we have actually heard. I... 
A New Superstar Power Cord
I'm not the one proclaiming new super star cords that he hasn't even heard yet. For most normal people, hearing is believing, but for you, just follow Tara Labs blindly. It's so funny it's sad.At least wait until the cords are out until you procla... 
A New Superstar Power Cord
07-22-14: AudiolabyrinthThe new super star power cords- The new Tara Labs Cobalt Referance, The new Evolution Omega power cord, The New Evolution Grandmaster power cord.LOL!! Ever the comedian!!! You crack me up Keith!! 
Most overrated brands?
Again? What's your problem Lse? You are starting to sound like a broken record.How about we just say: Oppo BDP-93 CD Player Marantz SR7005 Amplifier VMPS RM30 Speaker Paradigm Studio ADP-590 Monitor VMPS VMPS LRC center channel Speaker Blue Jeans ... 
Skeptics believe:cartridge makes a HUGE difference
Congrats Elegal! Transfiguration cartridge and Verity speakers should make beautiful music together!! Enjoy the music! 
Sold speakers you really enjoyed?... But why?
Sold my Verity Audio Parsifal Encore's for economic reasons. 
What most important in the sound of your cables?
I like the Vienna Acoustic sound too Calvin. I owned the Beethovens (original) and then the Strauss for a couple of years each about 9-14 years ago. I never had them paired with electronics or cables that were as expensive as you are using back th...