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Primaluna Pre and Odyssey Power: Impedance issues?
Many thanks for the response. I guess the Primaluna pre is off my list! 
Vinyl for Digitally Recorded Music - ?
The mastering process for vinyl is so different than CDs resulting in a way different (not necessarily better) sound. I for one prefer that vinyl sound, but I am pragmatic about the fact it's my personal preference, and someone else may prefer the... 
Who is using a Denon 160 on P3 without VTA change?
Do it! I had a denon DL160 on my P25, also without VTA spacers etc. and it sounded just lovely. I actually bought a VTA adjuster from Origin Live and ended up not using it as I preferred the sound without it. Sounded somewhat brittle and metallic ... 
Well recorded records ... what are your picks?
Soundtrack to "where the wild things are" by Karen O and the Kids. Stunning recording, and it's obvious they mastered the vinyl version with great care and precision. Also a "new" record not plagued by bad pressing problems like so many others now... 
Denon DL-160 discontinued?
oooh how exciting, I didn't realize they'd announced the 100 anniversary products yet. There's a turntable too (not as interesting, but cool never the less)..http://www.denon100.com/#/en/products/cartridge 
Records are getting noisy
I am sooooo glad you started this post. I've been collecting seriously since the mid '80s (most my pressings are from the UK btw), and whilst this resurgence in vinyl is definitely a good thing, I have been hugely disappointed with the QC on a num... 
Where are you buying new vinyl?
OK, so re 2nd hand vinyl, when was the last time you had one of those weird experiences when you go into a store you've not been to before and find a bunch of stuff you've been looking for for years? I had such an experience in Maine recently - a ... 
Where are you buying new vinyl?
Yeah weird right re J&R? Last new sealed "old" LP I bought there was a 77 issue of Dreamboat Annie by Heart like you say about 7 bucks and it sounds just lovely. Anyone visiting NYC should defiantly pop in there but bank on spending at least a... 
Sensible upgrade from Denon DL160
much food for thought, thanks to all. hadn't thought mm carts would be suggested so looks like i have some more research to do! 
Well recorded records ... what are your picks?
Current /newish Releases of interest:Radiohead - In Rainbows (in particular the ltd edition release includes CD copy of album also, and it's a 45rpm LP) The White Stripes - Ickey Thump (An all analog recording and the 1st ever LP to be mastered at... 
SOTA reel to reel players
One of the last remaining manufactured R2R was the Tascam BR-20. Built like a tank and plenty of parts are still available. They pop up on ebay quite frequently, worth looking out for. A pro deck, but unlike a lot of the otaris/studers etc out the... 
Help Anti Static Brush creates MORE static
Many thanks - will try these suggestions tonight, also my 'table is a rega p25 with the stock cables that includes the grounding directly 'in' the rca cable. not usre why they chose to do that and I wonder if it's adding to static problems......