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Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
i found the observation here about mm mass with newer Neo magnets available versus older AlNiCo magnets interesting.it would seem to make sense that keep all else constant and stronger magnets now available means better carts. 
Gold Fuses: Whats the fuss?
Fuss? What fuss? 
Best recorded rock song ?
A lot of Billy Idol tracks are recorded very well I'd say, especially for the genre.Another one in particular worth mentioning is "New Future Weapon". 
great dynamics at a med-low volume?
Triangle Titus XS are top notch at low to moderate volume. 
Analog and digital are both equally amazing...
I would add that while I am not so sure the ceiling is being raised anymore in terms of in-home sound quality, there is still a lot of progress being made in regards to the cost of gear needed to achieve excellent results, especially with digital ... 
Analog and digital are both equally amazing...
"Sound reproduction has been pretty good for a long time IMO."I think about that all the time whenever hear about some revolutionary new product, especially one with a big price tag.Both analog and digital are fairly mature and evolved at this poi... 
Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp...
Hi Reb. Thanks for the update. I'm sure you'll get it squared away. One thing I recall from kit building days when something was not quite right was to check all solder connections to circuit boards for unintentional shorts. Of corse there is alwa... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
It's the track # on the source cd. 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Tonight:8-Please Don't Touch from Please Don't Touch! [UK] by Steve Hackett (3:38) 18-If You Were Mine from Eight Classic Albums Disc 4 by Jim Reeves (2:21) 3-Squeeze Box from The Who by Numbers by The Who (2:43) 1-Stolen Car from Central Reservat... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
I spend a lot of time listening that way. It's a good way to become more familiar with all your music. Like programming your own personal radio station. I learned to like a lot of music listening to the radio. Does not work as well for concept alb... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Stationary Traveller by Camel...simply awesome.Shubert, this is one you should give a listen to. 
AMR DP-777, what am I missing ?
I don'tknow this dac. What other DACs have you tried or compared? Are you using usb? Is it an asynchronous usb connection with this dac if so? 
Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp...
Rebbi, you certainly know how to execute a "cliffhanger". :^)Everyone is tuned in waiting to hear how this turns out.WHo shot JR? 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
..and yes, don't we all try to keep them off the floor? C'mon now... 
Two-channel is inferior to multi-channel, no?
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