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Room Acoustics
willemj, I appreciate the link you provided and will print it out tonight. Having been in the “trades” for 40+ yrs ; what I did read was of interest and should be to anyone that is building out a basement, attic or adding an addition with the purp... 
Linn Sondek question
daveyf,Turned 66yrs today. I like your cat. Wife and I take care of 10 feral cats: One dark longhair tiger.Could almost look like brothers.Is "Nightfly" as good as "Abraxas" or "BIll Evans"?  Not IMHO.Too much digital edginess,hardness and glare t... 
Why do turntables sound different?
moonglum,Visited both of your links this morning. Again, I appreciate your solid information. Much food for thought here. Will definitely help and effect my future decision.Best to YouNorb 
Linn Sondek question
thomasok,Great post to go along with your great Tune up. Enjoying my LP12 playing “Donald Fagen - The Nightfly” / MFSL UD1S 2-003.These MFSL are great. I see other ‘One Step’ process recordings being offered on the market. Guys if the Music is to ... 
Why do turntables sound different?
moonglum,Appreciate the Rockport link. As I research for my final TT ; Every bit of information is helpful toward making the final decision.ThanksBest to you  
Upcoming Technics SP-10R (100th Anniversary Model)
I do not know about everybody else; but I am saving my nickels. This is going to be Spendy. Has everyone seen the video with MF on Analog Planet.Best to All on this Journey  
New Technics SL 1200 GAE
Atmasphere,The video suggested to me that Technics is still considering final design and that they are considering what guys like me are wanting and looking for. So, yes I will wait for the 10R and saving my 'nickles'. No doubt in my mind that it ... 
Why do turntables sound different?
racedoc,Thanks, I am in USA. I have decided to wait for the Technics 10R. Believe that it will be designed to take another arm of your choice. Plan on a Tri-planar 12". I think it will be a game changer. 
New Technics SL 1200 GAE
atmasphere,There is a video on Analog Planet with Michael Fremer of the prototype Technics 10R. Sounds to made to be able to accept an arm of users choice. I am holding tight and saving my nickels. Until I win the lottery; the AF3 / Sat arm combo ... 
Clearaudio Innovation Wood or shoot for the stars Techdas AF 3
attymbb, Happy that your still with us. Excellent; yes, stick with the plan. At this level, jumping headfirst into things just gets us into trouble.Update: there is a post on Analog Planet about the prototype Technics 10R. It will be made to be ab... 
Room Acoustics
Another + for GIK products. 6.5' ceiling? Ouch. My ceiling is 9' and with the room now well treated; I do detect the bounce from the ceiling. Not terribly annoying, but there. I Do plan to treat it with some diffusers from Vicoustic obtained throu... 
Why do turntables sound different?
Can you expand on steps going up the ladder? I am pondering my final TT. Avid TTs were recommended as a possible option to consider. 
Clearaudio Innovation Wood or shoot for the stars Techdas AF 3
I need to win a small lottery. HiFi+ has a review of the AF3 paired with a SAT arm. Spendy combo for sure but I would go for it. 
Upcoming Technics SP-10R (100th Anniversary Model)
I am excited. Just saw Michael Fremer video of Technics 10 R prototype. Still in final design for introduction next summer.Will be made so that you can use arms of your choice.I for one will wait anxiously. Yes it will be Spendy. What isn't. 
Linn Sondek question
Have a Linn tech guy tune it every 2yrs recommended; 3 - 4 for sure.They do "drift " with time. Tightening the all the screws with a torque driver and "clocking" the platter were new to me last year in 2016 when I had it done. Plays the Tune as it...