miner42

Responses from miner42

"Famous Blue Raincoat"..
FYI - Stevie "RaveOn" plays the guitar on FBR's "First We Take Manhatten...". 
Rega phono cart,s that can be used without spacer
A typical Rega cartridge is 14mm from stylus tip to cartridge top. 
Rega RP10 VTA shims
On my Rega P9 with RB1000 arm I use 2 - 2mm spacers and a Herbie's Grungbuster mat for the P9. This was setup by my dealer. 
Rega owners
I started with the P5/Exact, moved up to the P7/Dynavector DV20H and finally to the P9/Lyra Delos. Dayglow has it right - start as high up the line as you can so you will not feel the need to upgrade too soon. 
Tube question - need new ones
Check with Jim McShane - he is always helpful with choosing the right tube for your application and budget. 
Compare REL Model Lines
Defintiely the Britania series are the ones to own. Plain to look at but gorgous to hear. 
Who believes that Robert Plant
Paul Rodgers followed closely by Burton Cummings 
Upgrade question. Rega RP3 or RP6.
A Rega is a great choice for a starter table. Set it and forget it. I would start at nothing lower than the RP3 with TTPSU. 
Need to Downsize: Small Speaker Recommendation
The Sonus faber Cremona Auditor Ms are discontinued and being offered for less than $3000/pair w/o the stands. Take a minute to research these - you won't be disappointed. 
Amplifier for Sonus Faber Guarneri EVO's
I would suggest the McIntosh MC452. I use that amp with my Sf Auditor Ms and it mates well. I will keep the amp but update the speakers to Sf GM or Evos someday. 
Clapton fans.
How is the LP quality? 
Texas Hurricane...the music of SRV
Daveyf, What is your box number? I am glad your set is in better shape than mine. 
Texas Hurricane...the music of SRV
The sound is an 8.5 on a 10. I was really looking fwd to this box set, especially since Chad Kassem/QRP was pressing it - the reason I shelled out the monies for the 45rpm version. I guess I set myself up for disappointment expecting perfection. 
Texas Hurricane...the music of SRV
I preordered my 45rpm set in Sept 2011 and my box number is 261 - higher than I expected since I ordered so early. MF is right about the In Step LP - not as warm and engaging as the other analog masters. Also, the vinyl was not as scuff free as I ... 
Best live albums from 1970's college days
Silver Bullet Live (Bob Seger)and Waiting For Columbus (Little Feat)