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Analog vs. digital
@rvpiano The Deccas are listed in Systems in more detail. Basically modded Super Gold and Golds.  
Analog vs. digital
@rvpiano System dependant? My analog end in one system is absolutely more finely etched than my digital. Decca cartridges and ESLs will do that!  
Why do hipsters prefer analog?
I intervened when hipsters at Newbury Comics had the $50 DSOTM in one hand and a $69 Crosley in the other.  
what’s a song cover that you think is better than the original?
Tainted Love (Gloria Jones 1965) covered by Soft Cell.  
what’s a song cover that you think is better than the original?
Shipbuilding (Elvis Costello/Clive Langer 1982) covered by Robert Wyatt.  
Best resistors for use in phono stage?
@slaw I hyperlinked the word "This"  
Benefits of a Shallower Rack
@roxy54 Indeed it is. Yet, here we are. The concrete floor sounds best but I needed to elevate the turntable. I’ve had wood, and light and heavy steel frames, and spikes and cones, granite, glass, sand, you name it. The maple block is supported by... 
Best resistors for use in phono stage?
@slaw This is what you need. I used these in all my phono amps    
Getting good sound quality below 200Hz
Attack and snap In the bass relies on other frequencies above 200Hz. Are you overthinking this?  
Benefits of a Shallower Rack
@riccitone I dumped my wooden rack with significant improvements in sound quality. See Virtual System on profile.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Gisela May – Brecht / Weill (Eterna 1966)  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Les McCann Ltd., Stanley Turrentine, Blue Mitchell with Frank Haines, Herbie Lewis, Ron Jefferson ‎– Les McCann Ltd. In New York, Recorded "Live" At The Village Gate (Pacific Jazz 1962)  
Upgrade path direction
What cartridge?   
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Doris Day With Paul Weston And His Music From Hollywood – Day By Night (Columbia 1957)  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Tom Waits And Crystal Gayle – One From The Heart - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Of Francis Coppola’s Movie (CBS 1982) Magnificent. One of my favorites.