miner42

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Attn Vinyl lovers - what CD Player do you use?
McIntosh MCD500 - a very lush, analogue sounding digital player. 
What is the best vinyl version of The Last Waltz?
I have the Rhino release version (I have number 250 of 1500) and was signed by Robbie, Levon and Garth. A very good version. I had the original release (Warner Bros?) in 1977 and remember it sounding like a live recording with lots of background n... 
Used 804 N or S vs New CM10 S2?
I have the 804N and drive them with Rotel RC-1550 and RB-1582. It is a nice pairing. When the original CM10s came out I went to listen and was happy to stay with my 804Ns. I also have the ASW800 sub with them. 
Van Morrison "Duets"
I think Van's creative days are done and over with. I saw him live about 3 years ago and I came away shaking my head with disappointment. 
Recommendation for a 12 year old
I started my son on a Technics linear tracker (SP? - not sure of model number) and it has been a 'spoiler' of sorts - fully auto, finds the chosen track automatically, was a freebie(I overhauled it somewhat by adding a new belt and new grease to t... 
RP8 dustcover or not?
Ask Norm Cones at Stereo Squares about making an acrylic cover. He will fit your dimensions. 
VPI 3-D tonearm
I have a 3D arm on my Aries 3 with an Ortofon Cadenza Black - mates very well. 
Isolation platform - Gingko vs Mapleshade
Ebm - you are confusing me. Are you a member of the Tea Party? 
Isolation platform - Gingko vs Mapleshade
Thank you for all of the responses. My component console ha two galss ddors, six shelves and a marble top. A REL B1 sub is about six feet away. I do have some extra vibrapods and vibracones to ry before I decide which route to go - if I even have ... 
sound-Smith VPI Counter Intuitive
Brf - yes, you are correct. I just purchased a 3D arm and had to buy the CI. 
Attn Vinyl lovers - what CD Player do you use?
McIntosh MCD500 
VPI Aries with non-VPI arm
Maxh, Give a call to Seth Frank at SoudStageDirect.com. His TT guru, Jay, is very good at what he does and he may be able to help you. Plus Seth is very knowledgeable about the VPI line and offerings. He may even have a used gimbeled arm at his sh... 
VPI Aries with non-VPI arm
Maxh, The Soundsmith Counter-intuitive comes standard on 3D arms (Aries)? Both 10.5" & 12" arms? I assume your $10K rig is with the 12" 3D. I am considering moving from my Rega P9/Lyra Delos to a VPI Aries 3D (10.5") with a Ortofon Cadenza Bla... 
moving magnet cartridge suggestions for rp8?
A high-output MC like a Dynavetor DV20X-H would work very well. You can run that through the MM phono stage. 
R.I.P. Joe Cocker
I wonder if Joe ever did a John Belushi impersonation?