malbor

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Linn LP 12
My post wasn’t intended to start a brawl ! Can anyone recommend a turntable that sounds better than the LP 12 for $1500 which is the cost of the Karousel bearing ? Cheers   
Upgrading
Thanks for all the responses ! These are my components. Linn LP12 Lingo , Dk design VS1 modified by Parts ConneXion , Jolida JD100 also modified by Parts ConneXIon , JM Labs Electra 905 !   
Made in Canada conundrum
I've only been an Audiogon member for 5yrs,have made 18 cross border transactions without any problems. Some of them made it across over night.I'll probably have more problems getting across the border in person this summer, as i travel on a Briti... 
Best Live Recording on LP
George BensonWeekend in LA recorded at the Roxy in 1977 
In the Air tonight DRUMS - phil collins on LP
I would recommend picking up a copy of Genesis Seconds Out recorded live in Paris 1976/1977 Phil& Chester do alot of the songs together plus Bill Bruford also plays on that album. 
Unison SE or LSA Standard?
Tavd, No you didn't wrte that in your post. I assumed thats what you were saying, i know one shouldn't assume to know what someone is thinking. No offence meant and i hope none taken.Cheers 
Unison SE or LSA Standard?
Just because Lsa headquarters are in the USA, doesn't mean it's going too sound better than the Unison SE.That's like saying because Ford, General Motors headquarters are in the states they build better cars then Honda or Toyota.Unison is an Itali... 
channel cutting in and out
Great, Thanks for the responces!!Have a great holiday season. 
channel cutting in and out
It's 4 years old now. I know that some of the earlier modles had a problem of a channell cutting a very low volumes.I'm not familiar with the dirty pot term. Could some one explain.Thanks 
should i go to the cirkus or not ?
Thanks for the responce, I bougth the lingo when Linn first brought it out . I don't even know if there has been a change to the lingo in 15 to 20 years.Thanks again 
Tube dampers?
This is the first time I've tried any kind of tube damping.I bought some Duende Criatura tube rings. for MY JD100 AND DK VS1. It's an amazing diference in detail and bass control.I'm hearing things that i didn't hear before. 
Jolida JD 100 PC suggestions
I also use the Supra Lo rad. I was using the Signal Cable digital PC. I like the detail of the Supra. 
DK Design VS.1 Reference mkII - Optimization
I have tried several power cords with my VS1MK11.Guerrilla audio, Signal cable,Supra Lorad 2.5 VirtualDynamics power one. For my ears the VD is the clear winner. When it comes to ic's i haven't tried as many, Mas silver,Zsquared copperheads, VD au... 
Need help determining NOS Tubes value, 95 tubes
Your best bet would be to call Andy at vintage tube services. He's one of the best in the business.Check out his website or call 616 454 3467hope this helps 
What tubes are you using in your Jolida JD 100?
groove tube GT12ax7m This is a reissue of the Mullard 12ax7/ecc83.At 50$ for a matched pair you can't go wrong.