lohanimal

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Turntables.....A point of diminishing returns?
I saw a Facebook feed about ridiculous things rich people spend money on. The most appalling was loo-roll made of gold leaf worth $1.3 million dollars.Put the £650k into context and it is not so ludicrous.Not sure if they make that £650k version, ... 
Best cost no object tube phono
I thought this was a discussion about phono stages.😉I like certain parts of wbf in particular the science based and acoustics section.Wbf does go a tad ‘I spent a lot so it must be good’ Audiogon tends to try and compare £50 bargains with £8000 co... 
Stands and coupling for Yamaha NS1000M
Hi @georgehifiIn fairness I have used the target stands for aaaaagggggeeeeessss.I agree re tweeter/mid level - I tend to be seated with mids at ear level. 
Stands and coupling for Yamaha NS1000M
Hi GeorgeAs it happens I happen to have some Target open frame stands. I made some Kenrick style stands as they are similar in looks to the original NS1000M stands.I always find the science of speaker stands frustrating, especially when I hear som... 
Do you let the turntable spin when putting down record and attach the clamp.
yes 
Best cost no object tube phono
I have to say I have heard Trons at shows and they are superb.if you have multiple arms/carts get urself a Thoress.what is in the rest of the system? 
Best cost no object tube phono
I have the vendetta - I have stopped looking 
Best cost no object tube phono
When you say money no object - do you really mean it?Omni GonAudio noteKo do ZandenYpsilon 
Super new to record players
@audioguy I wish I could get an erotic goldring 🤣  
Super new to record players
@yogiboy took the thread out of my mouth so to speak.see what cartridge u have first.as to the lid don’t stress - just lift it off - most people don’t use a life when laying music as they massively damage the sound due to feedback resonance. Try p... 
What exactly is textural density??
It’s perhaps described as a combination of textural density tone and weight IMHO. A note has a beginning middle and end and it is the ability to fulfill these 
TONEARM DAMPING : DAMPED OR NOT ? ? USELESS ? ? WELCOMED ? ?
BTW thesis was 233 pages... 
TONEARM DAMPING : DAMPED OR NOT ? ? USELESS ? ? WELCOMED ? ?
@mijostyn You don't need a damping trough with a CD playere - just seismic pods.Pre-Galileo most thought the Earth to be the centre of thee solar system.Using a tangenital arm - with a a needle in a groove is inherently flawed. It does not change ... 
What is it in MM that can give me goose-bumps? 🤔
IMHO - I only have a Pickering Xsv4000 - but it has a certain body and grunt that my mc’s don’t have. It is very satisfying and creates a body that is very enjoyable. U may simply prefer that type of sound as ur MC cartridges are pretty damn good.... 
What is the Silliest Accessory You Have Ever Seen.
Green cartridge stylus paper. Used in the 80’s to disastrous effect by most. Either blunted styli or alternatively sharpened them to a lethal point.