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Clearaudio master reference vs Feickert Blackbird
Mallen123, are you sure that the Clearaudio Innovation is better than the Master Reference? Or, were you actually referring to the Innovation being better than the Master Solution you owned? 
How to order custom platter?
Bacobits1, who is Frank and how could he be contacted?Manitunc, can you recommend a machine shop? Many thanks in advance for any contribution, 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
I had wished, of course, to have been able to make my argument on the distinction between subjective and objective accounts of events: but Jaspers’ distinction between *understanding and explanation* predates the modern MM cartridges :)Perhaps I s... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Could someone summarise this thread? It will be useful to crystallise any knowledge gained in simple statements. Ideally I would like to have a summary along the lines of: 1. There are X (number) ranked levels of reproduction quality amongst MM ca... 
Clearaudio Master Innovation Assembly pics
I also have difficulty in understanding the implementation of the drive system, despite being familiar with the Clearaudio Magnetic Bearing (CMB) system. My difficulty is this: if Clearaudio attempted to improve on the CMB vertical suspension syst... 
Clearaudio Master Innovation Assembly pics
Dear Rockitman,Have you ever compared the sound with the Master Reference?If not, has anyone had, either in an exhibition or in a written review (English or German)?Many thanks for any relevant info 
Rockport Sirius III & Micro Seiki 8000 comparison
With all due respect to all contributors, what on earth is this thread about?If it is not a private message exchange within this web forum, could someone explain the background and objectives of the relevant activity? 
A $300-$400 turntable tweak
J Carr:The A.R.T. graphite mat that I have bonded to the TT-1000... Jonathan, have you experimented with the A.R.T graphite record clamp? It has awkward dimensions making it impossible for certain cartridges to clear the final few grooves of an LP... 
Uni-Protractor Set tonearm alignment
What is the "ULTRA PRECISE P2S-positioning instrument w/new features, matching the UNI-Protractor system" that is referred to at the end of the UNI-Protractor advert? 
Schroder sq and the new talea
Dear Mike, Many thanks for enriching this thread with your detailed contribution - on top of documenting it in your system page. It was not easy and I am appreciative of your effort.Your post raises a few questions, cardinal amongst them whether s... 
Schroder sq and the new talea
Has Mike Lavinge expressed his views on the comparison between the two tonearms in another thread? I was looking forward to reading his version of events.... 
Schroder sq and the new talea
'Value', as a concept, cannot explain why humans value oxygen but are not being prepared to spend their money to buy any quantities of it. 'Marginal Utility' is a better concept in that respect: it explains the hefty premium people are prepared to... 
Clearaudio Double Smart Matrix or Loricraft PRC4
Dear Koegz, I am happy to post, in this thread, a photo that speaks volumes of the problem I have been facing with the Clearaudio Double Matrix microfibre strips I have described above. Since I do not know how to link to the photo, could I send it... 
Clearaudio Double Smart Matrix or Loricraft PRC4
I have owned Clearaudio Matrix (Transparent) for 3 years before replacing it with the Double Matrix (Silent Version) a year ago. Both RCMs were bought brand new by me.The Double Matrix cleans better and is *much* faster and *considerably* quieter ... 
Why three motors?
Mesael said: *Before the TW I owned the one with ceramic magnetic bearing..... And what, TW sound way, way better,and I'm using the same tonearm, cart...*Dear Mesael, a) Could you clarify which 3 motor Clearaudio TT you have replaced with a TW? b)...