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Record Sleeve Recommendation
Tom,Thanks for the warning. Yes, those were the ones I was talking about. I have bought many of the Mobile Fidelity sleeves that you and several others have recommended, but I just don't like the way they go INTO the record jacket. They tend to be... 
Record Sleeve Recommendation
Myles,Thanks so much for the article. I am going to try the Record City sleeves and see how I like them. As I stated above, I have always had great luck with the poly lined/paper backed sleeves, but I'm willing to try something new...thanks! 
Record Sleeve Recommendation
I really like the poly lined square paper sleeves the best. I just received another 100 of them from Acoustic Sounds this morning. These are the ones that leave a small opening on the top, BUT, I have NEVER had a problem with any records getting s... 
Considering a DAC and need advise
The Rega Planet has a DAC built-in. It is a CDP, (Compact Disc PLAYER) which means it has a transport and DAC in one chassis. The transport "reads" the digital bitstream from the disc and the DAC "converts" that signal from digital to analog, so w... 
Mystical Performances
Dusty Springfield-The Look of LovePee Wee Herman-Tequila 
Audio Technica AT150MLX vs Grado Ref Platinum
I have owned each version of the wood body Grados, (Platinum, Sonata, Master and Reference). I never warmed up to any of them. I could never get past the pretty long break-in period before I sold them. I found them kinda boring to listen to and a ... 
Cartridge too light for counterweight?
Ahochan, sorry, I read your post wrong. You are correct with adding the extra weight, it would indeed move the counterweight back not forward."Also make sure with the weights at the cart end that you accomadated the VTA for the extra mounting heig... 
Cartridge too light for counterweight?
Actually, it's always best to keep the counterweight as close to the pivot point as possible. If it's really far back on the end stub, you might want to add the extra 2 grams at the cartridge end. If the counterweight is half or more in, I'd just ... 
Theta Data Basic Transport Won't Read Disc
I had a Theta Data Basic Transport that did the same thing. Nothing I tried fixed it. Theta told me it was a bad laser assembly. The laser assembly that's in that unit, isn't made any longer. Theta had to retrofit a new laser. Cost was $300-$400 d... 
The Elusive Denon DP 500M Turntable
I also owned one of the Denon's for about 3-4 months and found it very wanting. The build quality is kinda second rate. You can't replace/upgrade the tonearm, (easily anyway). It is attractive, but the sound quality was pretty mediocre at best.As ... 
High Current Monoblocks
Sanders Sound System ESL Mono amps. He also has a new amp for "regular" speakers. 
What is the best two channel SACD player for $1500
Theo...so, you are going to sell me your's for $1099.00? That's what the Sony is going for. 
Richard Thompson recommendations
That's actually "Shoot out the Lights" and it's with his ex wife Linda. Excellent album. You could also try:Rumor and SighDaring AdventuresHenry the Human FlyHis greatest hits, "Watching the Dark" would also be a keeper. 
Ayre C5xe Owners w/MP Upgrade-digital out problem?
Dude, you need to quit buying all of this real expensive high-end gear that just doesn't work or breaks :-)Call Ayre this morning and talk to them. You could even drive it over there if you have to. 
What is the best two channel SACD player for $1500
I haven't listened to it, but the new Sony SCD-XA5400ES has been tauted by many of this forum as one of the best regardless of price. I'm going to try one.