mre2007

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Wagner: The Ring Cycle. Diffinitive Lp Pressing?
One strong vote for Solti! I agree with your statement praising its sound quality. My second pick would be Leopold Stokowski, though I doubt few die-hards would agree with me on that one ;) 
bulk cable purchase
I'd consider Kimber Kable 4PR as something that would work well for the time being and come in under budget and would represent a great performer!-Marc 
$3000 on Analog system - how to spread?
I'll take a shot at this one ;)30% tonearm + phono cable (if needed)30% phono stage20% table20% cartridgeStay tuned to my system page, as I hope to go into detail why I have found the tonearm and phono stage to be more important! 
Not wasting my time on new Digital
So, how do quadraphonic analog recordings compare to digital multichannel formats ;)-The Devil's Advocate 
Not wasting my time on new Digital
Rapogee: My DAC (Museatex Bitstream) is a bitstream design as well, and like you do your DAC, I enjoy the heck out of it... I have always attributed this to the lack of upsampling, as even the players I have auditioned that have a feature to turn ... 
Not wasting my time on new Digital
Rapogee: are your older DACs using oversampling and/or upsampling? I have found that I don't particularly care for upsampling and that leaves me out of my newer design... Just a thought ;) 
Good Bach Piano Concerto in Dminor recording
Gould is the definite source in my book for Bach. Look no further, lest you be disappointed! 
Help setting up Origin Live Silver tonearm
Actually, it is a 0.05" hex key. Also, I am indeed using the (better) Expressimo Audio coller and lower nut. I've decided to take the table to a dealer to help with setup once I get the Zyx. Also, I now know what "better tracking" means in a tonea... 
Help setting up Origin Live Silver tonearm
well, it looks like it's possible to adjust the lift, per this previous post. I'll have to get a hex key and try it tomorrow. 
Austin , TX .
oh also, any Austin dealers who could competantly help setup a turntable? Thanks!! 
Austin , TX .
Anyone in Austin interested in helping me fine tune my turntable some evening? Is there a formal group that gets together these days? 
Benz Micro Ace Mono Cartridge
What about the Denon DL102 mono cartridge? Any fans? 
Home theater furniture - husband vs. wife
Have you considered Nobelesse? I think they look quite nice, although I haven't "heard" them.-Marc 
Turntable Upgrade Suggestion
Jomoinc:Just thought you'd like to know that I took your advice and have an OL Silver on the way ;) I haven't decided if I'm up to the task for installing the VTAF, but if so, then this is an elegant solution that allows me to use my Planar 3 with... 
Time for a "massive" turntable: Spacedeck vs Scheu
Restock:Just curious, did you ever make a decision?! ;)-Marc