knollbrent

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Upper Level Vintage DD Strenghts and Weaknesses
As soon as JP sends my flying saucer I'll put it in my Victor TT 101 original plinth with new teak veneer. I've got a set of the Russians AT-616's for the feet.  
anyone using piega speakers?
Will never part with my Piega C10 LTD's. They amaze me every day at 5pm when I get my groove on. Listening to some Junior Wells, Hoodoo Man Blues. Wow! 
Acoustic Sounds Series
Listening to Hoodoo Man Blues. Junior Well’s, Chicago Blues Band. Excellent.Great list @alexburger 
VPI Classic 3 Upgrades or Move On to Something New
Sounds like the stars have aligned. It's always fun and eye opening to hear improvements in the system. How deep is the rabbit hole? Very. Enjoy! 
Is a Ortofon Black a step down from a Pickering XSV 3000
I also have the Pickering XSV-4000, quite excellent. My daily driver at the moment is the Pioneer PC-1000.  
Tonearm sugestion
Excellent closeups Russian. Love my FR-64fx. 
Upgrading Technics 1200 Tonearm under $1000
New Technics MK7 is under $1000 and comes with a nice arm. Then buy some carts.  
Bin dug noisy records. Does it diminish your enjoyment?
Yeah, I don’t tolerate surface noise. No need too as there’s plenty available that are quiet. Usually that is. Or just needs cleaned. 
Best vintage DD turntables from the 70's and 80's?
I'll share pics as soon as my TT-101 gets back from JP. He's making it new again.  
Upgrading Technics 1200 Tonearm under $1000
@chaksterThe Russian would have a good idea. 
Denon | 110th Anniversary | Silver-Graphite Headshell and DL103
Nice shell indeed. 
All New Totaldac D100 Loudspeakers....The HOLY GRAIL OF SPEAKERS ?!
Greasy troll... 
All New Totaldac D100 Loudspeakers....The HOLY GRAIL OF SPEAKERS ?!
Greasy troll... 
What's the market these days for NOS 70's/80's cartridges and/or tonearms?
Not much left. I bought it all from Russian time traveler. 
Is a Ortofon Black a step down from a Pickering XSV 3000
I own 2 of the Pioneer PC-1000 carts that @chakster is so fond of. Listening to one of them now. Quickly became a favorite. Other is NOS in the vault. Beryllium!