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Replacement tonearm for VPI Classic 3 Signature
Slaw who is Pete Riggle Woody? 
Replacement tonearm for VPI Classic 3 Signature
antinn to be honest that had not crossed my mind so thank you!   
Replacement tonearm for VPI Classic 3 Signature
noromance the 4Point11 is almost 5X the GM II, but I am sure it is a game ender, at least for me. The importer/distributor of the GM is nearby here in North Texas and I am sure that if it really doesn’t pan out I won’t lose a lot if I later decide... 
Replacement tonearm for VPI Classic 3 Signature
Dover right now I have a Hana ML. I was thinking of getting a Groove Master II so I can mount a Koetsu RS. I love romantic cartridges to offset some of the slightly sterile nature of this table.The Kuzma 4 Point 11 is a sold choice for the more co... 
And Tom T. Hall makes 3 :-(
"Old dogs and children..... and watermelon wine"Always a favorite artist of mine!God's speed Tom! 
What are your top 5 Billboard top 10 songs of the 1970"s?
rwp2694u No I grew up in KCMO area.  Been in North Texas since 1982. 
What are your top 5 Billboard top 10 songs of the 1970"s?
Atlanta Rhythm Section EileenPure Prairie League AimeeRod Stewart Maggie MayFoghat It Hurts Me TooMichael Stanley Band Lets Get the Show on the RoadAsk me again tomorrow and I will recall 5 others that were impact ful and meaning full to me. Great... 
What are your top 5 Billboard top 10 songs of the 1970"s?
Mitchagain Tarney-Spencer Band is definitely a favorite of mine too! 
Ultrasonic LP Cleaning vs. “Thread Type” Cleaning (Keith Monks/Loricraft/etc.)
Vinyl stack has retired and is no longer selling products. 
SUT's -Looking for one with some meat on the bones
The Bob's Sky and the Music First Baby Reference are a couple that I am interested in trying. I hate to resell these speakers so soon after purchase, but it is the best plan of action. I am simply disappointed my expectations were so far from the ... 
SUT's -Looking for one with some meat on the bones
almarg, I am using an Allnic 1201 at this time.  No SUT at this time. 
SUT's -Looking for one with some meat on the bones
I have owned many fine speakers since the 1970's and sold high end audio until the early 2000's.  There has been a seismic shift towards analytical sound in the effort to chase details in my mind since that time.  I have a nice digital frontend, b... 
Zu audio Soul Supreme vs Prana Fidelity Bhava
I have heard the Prana Bhava on two separate occasions and I have to say they are exceptionally musical and well balanced.  One of my favorite rooms to visit when I am at the audio shows.  The Zu speakers are efficient but just not my idea of a lo... 
Phono preamp suggestions
With that PA and Pre why would you limit yourself to such an inexpensive phono pre?  I mean you have well over $15K at retail in the amp/pre combo.  What TT/arm combo are you using? 
Mark Levinson - how to fix white logo paint that has peeled away?
Levinson used General Motors paint I was once told by one of their company reps.  I don't recall the exact name of the white, but he said that it was the purest white paint that they had found at that time.  Call Levinson and ask!