noromance

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Fidelity Research FR14 as good Sonically as FR64 or Jelco750?
Too expensive for an unknown quantity. Get a new Jelco 550 or better yet, an 850.  
Turntables... Thorens v Denon
I'd go with the Thorens. Solid and musical. Resale would be higher. 
Why so many linn lp12s for sale
http://www.whathifi.com/linn/klimax-lp12/review 
BEST SOUNDING PLAYBACK CASSETTE DECK; RECOMMENDATIONS
There's a serviced Dragon for $2500 on Agon. 
Are We Different?
Higher degree of empathy too, I'll bet. 
Best cartridge under $1500.
London Super Gold. Simply amazing. Pros: You are there. No. They are in your room.Cons: Surface noise on damaged vinyl. 
Analog playback on computer.
Analog > ADC > DAC ≠ analog. 
HD Vinyl - The Future is Here
Take digital out of the process. I have 50s - 80s analogue LPs and the sound is fantastic. Crystal clear (even through the crackles). I have been lucky to get a cache of immaculate jazz and blues LPs from a collector. Almost all my digital recordi... 
Inexpensive Tube Integrated Amp (Hybrid) To Use With Coincident Speakers
Croft Integrated MM phono for sale on Agon. $825. 
Jelco SA-750D or Rega RB250
@rotarius I got the Ammonite collar and it is well built and works well. It only needs one set-screw as the internal shape of the cylinder grips the shaft on 2 other points. I did not notice any sonic change after fitting. VTA adjustments feel mor... 
Out of IT and into Audio business - Have you done it?
@czarivey Ha ha! So true! But I would sell my sister to get out of the pain of IT and into the joy of making a living in high-end audio.  
A passing of a valued Audiogon member ID "Ferrari"
Sorry for your loss, Bob. Lovely eulogy. #deathsucks 
AAA vs DDD...
Yup. I can hear if a recording is digital.  It has a dark blue-grey veil over the music.  
Random High pitch & Horn Sound took over my system! Classe CP800 & CA-D200
I have to say I avoid amps with electronic gimickry like microprocessor-based configuration controls. It can't help. 
A passing of a valued Audiogon member ID "Ferrari"
RIP. Very sad. This is all of our futures living in the US. All our savings gone to for-profit hospitals and Big Pharma in vain. We need universal healthcare.