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End Game Turntable suggestions
If you are after a end game high mass TT, then hard to go past a Nottingham Analogue Dais TT and Wave Mechanic PS with either their 10" or 12" Anna arms. Bullet proof designs that look and sound great with great customer support.   
New Audio Technica
For those that read pigeon English from AT regarding ART20.   再生周波数範囲 20~50,000Hz 出力電圧 0.55mV(1kHz、5cm/sec.) チャンネルセパレーション 30dB(1kHz) 出力バランス 0.5dB(1kHz) 針圧 1.6~2.0g(1.8g標準) コイルインピーダンス 12Ω(1kHz) 直流抵抗 12Ω 推奨負荷抵抗 100Ω以上(ヘッドアンプ接続時) ... 
Quiz about adding dense mass to a vibration isolation application!
So in general if mass isolation is so important ?? ! Why is it that Audio Note UK who sell some of the most expensive audio jewelery in the business demonstrate their wares using the cheapest most flimsy platforms / supports on offer ?.  Cheers J... 
Describe the sound of point source loudspeakers?
The Tannoy Dual Concentric speaker system is stunning - period !.From near field listening at whisper quiet levels to room filling in row g of a auditorium.The point source sound from the Tannoy DC design is used in recording studios and residenti... 
Question on Denon DL-103 retipping options and preferences
"Have to say I have been curious what a 103r moded would be like compared to a 103 but I have heard crazy good things about the boron/mr mixed with paradox pulse guard."The Paradox pulse body with lead ballast with create a cartridge weight of aro... 
Question on Denon DL-103 retipping options and preferences
I had Andy do a cantilever / stylus replacement on a DL-103D in the past 6 months.He used the Namiki Boron Micro Ridge & he modified the cartridge body to reduce resonance.I've had this cartridge for 15 years from original.It that time I've ha... 
TANNOY will stop Hi-FI ?
Can some one from Scotland, verify this claim please regarding Tannoy Industrial state being turned into a housing sub division Palacecraig Street Residential Development - Public Consulation (palacecraigplanning.com)  
Embrace The Joy Of Microphonic Equipment
Yes rodman, we are a fortunate lot to have a hobby which provides so much pleasure regardless of background / personal belief. Ultimately there is no final final arbiter, how u consume, listen, interpret music is up to you.We are a very lucky coun... 
Embrace The Joy Of Microphonic Equipment
And include Decca phono cartridges with their added ultrasonic information that gives them a sense of immediacy & pace which can be very addictive to the ear.  "It tests badly but sounds great !"  
How to accurately gauge speaker sensitivity to match with tube amp?
You asked ?But what else should I look for to help make a guesstimate about whether the amp will drive the speakers with the kind of control they are capable of?" This is a great question and I recently received an e-mail from the Audionote dealer...