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Townshend Audio EDCT Isolda Speaker Cables
I have a lavardin it amp and it likes low capacitance cable. I used DNM - my own diy microwave style cable - Nordost Heimdall 2 - then DNM (again) - I spoke to max Townshend and he puts an impedance match network which I was advised would mean the... 
Mat for Rega P10
How about a Ringmat? 
recommendation for a high end analog system
@chakster nice 
Favorite cable brand.
Btw for affordable cables - missing link and Dnm  
Favorite cable brand.
@millercarbon - totally agree with Townshend - revelatory.I really like Vertere interconnects - I use a lavardin amp and they recommend their own cables, nordost flat 2, and DNM. The Vertere was waaay better than the Lavardin cable. Likewise the T... 
recommendation for a high end analog system
@chakster I thought you'd like the Pickering - I ordered a replacement cartridge that I have yet to try by LP Gear - I'd have liked an NOS stereohydron - I will let you know how I get on 
This is the list of the best makers of audio equipment. Respond if you disagree
MBL, NAGRA, FM ACOUSTICS, CONSTELLATION, BOULDER, SOULUTION, TECH-DAS, ROCKPORT... 
recommendation for a high end analog system
What is it that you most like about your friends set-up - what part of his audio chain - ie amp? phono? cartridge?To add my tuppence worth of advice have you considered an MM cartridge like the Cartridgeman Music Maker or an offering by Soundsmith... 
Yamaha GT 2000 with 40 pound copper platter.
GT - isn't that 'gigantic and terrific!'? 
Amazon Turntable Owners: Where Do You Source Replacement Battery Packs
@tawa Amazon use a basic standard off the shelf lead acid battery. There is nothing special with the battery that is used. Don’t be fooled 
Amazon Turntable Owners: Where Do You Source Replacement Battery Packs
@tawa Amazon use a basic standard off the shelf lead acid battery. There is nothing special with the battery that is used. Don’t be fooled 
Amazon Turntable Owners: Where Do You Source Replacement Battery Packs
The guy from Amazon is pretty unhelpful unfortunately. Can I also say you need to also replace the drive string as it loses grip and pliability over time and as such the speed becomes unstable  
Amazon Turntable Owners: Where Do You Source Replacement Battery Packs
I have an Amazon model one the battery is like a motorbike battery- very easy to source I bought Panasonic 6V 12Ah Sealed Lead Acid Replacement Battery from batteryclerk it was about £28.00 
This is the list of the best makers of audio equipment. Respond if you disagree
So I guess Mcintosh, ear, constellation, burmester, lavardin, SME and several other manufacturers don’t enter the equation because...🤣😉 
Turntables.....A point of diminishing returns?
@mijostyn has written an excellent post I must say. I think silly money cartridges are exactly that. Better performance can be had with money being spent elsewhere - subs, room treatment... I heard an all kondo set up from cartridge - tonearm wire...