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1st post- New 2 vinyl. Pro-Ject Debut III question
connect it to your aux input if you are using the built in preamp. or the phono input if you are not. 
When a Reviewer "likes" something
Now, when a reviewer reviews a $50,000 speaker or turntable that he really loves, and would love to own, but because he cant afford it on his meager reviewer income, does that mean he is not allowed to get an industry discount, or must he refuse s... 
Less than top line reel-to-reel worth it?
Unless you run 15ips tapes, it's wont sound asbgood as vinyl. For recording your own, 7.5 isn't bad 
Does anyone have any experience with PSB Speakers
I own image 4t and 65t, stratus silver and gold, and synchrony one. Each is excellent in its price range, and each higher priced speaker is better than its lower cousin. There is a house sound, which is basically neutral, with more cost providing ... 
Moving from CD to analog
A couple of ways you can do this. Buy a lesser, but upgradeable table or buy a great table to start with. For the first option, you could go with a Sota Star, which is built in America and can be upgraded or traded in to a Cosmos IV, a great table... 
How good does a TT have to be for a good cartridge
Kiddman,Which do you believe are not flawed? 
Ortofon Cadenze versus Lyra Delos
I have a Red and a Delos. I prefer the Delos, but the Red is no slouch either. 
What is the Phono stage you have finished with?
Manley Steelhead. 3 phono inputs plus line input, lots of loading and gain options and sounds great. 
When a Reviewer "likes" something
Lewn,Interestingly, I received both TAS and Stereophile this week and was able to go through both in a few hours. Ususally it takes me a few days to get through TAS especially. Both issues were heavy on digital and electronics, which is probably w... 
When a Reviewer "likes" something
In this month's Absolute Sound, Robert Harley responds to a letter writer with an explanation that sums up the review process very well. Anyone interested should give it a read, but essentially, a review is one persons opinion of a product heard a... 
When a Reviewer "likes" something
Wolf,I guess so we could focus on the issue raised. Otherwise, why not just have one big board with no topics and just random thoughts. Hmm, might work.I really did want to find out other thoughts on the use of reviews, especially those who dont h... 
What's my next evolution in the analog venture?
I have found that the better my table, the less noise I hear. Unless you are referring to gouges and scratches, a good table/arm/cartridge will tend to be quieter in the groove and thereby offer greater dynamic range. My table is basically as quie... 
When a Reviewer "likes" something
Raul,I have stopped. Head feels better already 
When a Reviewer "likes" something
This thread started as a question about the use of reviewers opinions in helping to put together a system. Raul came on to state that reviewers were disengenuous at best for not pointing out that using a tube amp with most speakers will cause a va... 
When a Reviewer "likes" something
Raul,Some other thread.