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Groove Note Records Announces 1'st R2R Titles
Also I assume Ying IEC equalization for the tape. 
HRS M3X isolation base or Minus-K?
One last reference:http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/the-dewline/2008/11/pierre-spreys-ideal-us-airpowe.html 
HRS M3X isolation base or Minus-K?
Or this might be of interest.___________________________________________Boyd, defense analysts Tom Christie and Pierre Sprey, and test pilot Col. Everest Riccioni and aeronautical engineer Harry Hillaker formed the core of the self-dubbed "Fighter... 
HRS M3X isolation base or Minus-K?
Think Pierre might just know a thing or two about engineering,Syntax?------------------------------------Mapleshade was founded in 1989 by Pierre Sprey, who had been recording since 1986.[1] Prior to his career in jazz recording, Sprey had worked ... 
The Weavers Reunion at Carnegie Hall -1963 new LP
Unfortunately the reissue does not suck in this case. It would seem that the OP was trolling as he hasn't returned some 10 days later back to answer any or all of the questions posed to him. 
The Weavers Reunion at Carnegie Hall -1963 new LP
I suggest double checking your analog front end. But perhaps you can tell us about your digital and analog playback systems. 
VPI Classic Platter- Naked or better with a mat?
Dover-That's not what I'm saying. HW includes the mat to better integrate the platter design into all systems. Most audiophiles (myself included) use the Classic platter sans mat. But I have to say that I have yet to hear an uncolored cartridge. L... 
VPI Classic Platter- Naked or better with a mat?
Thank you! Enjoyed writing all the reviews (and still do). 
TubeGuru amps from Hungary?
Have you checked out the website for US distributor distributor?www.beautyofsound.comI think they were also there at RMAF playing some R2R tapes thru their new tape preamp section. 
VPI JMW 12.5 counterweight upgrade
Hmmm...couldn't find it when searched ebay today under xtcw. 
VPI Classic Platter- Naked or better with a mat?
I think a lot will depend upon the tonal balance of your system. I prefer using the Classic platter naked (esp. for the dynamics, low end and resolution) but if one had a system that might be a little lean or tipped up, a mat might be the answer. ... 
Record cleaning fluids
What's the possibiity that these people are vacuuming the record too long? 
Rewire Conrad Johnson Premier 12 from 2 to 4 ohms
What speakers are you using and what is their nominal impedance? 
Latest new generation Lyra
Atlas. 
Lyra Titan: Stylus broken during shipping
Actually twice. One time was when a cartridge came direct from Asia and the distributor didn't check it before shipping. The cartridge arrived with guard on and no cantilever. Obviously customs broke it and then just put the guard back on :( Secon...