oakiris

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$800 Cartridge Shootout and Upgrade Path
twl - Thank you for the "thumbs up" for my choices; I'm sure upgraditis will set in at some point down the line, but from what I have read and heard, I will be happy with this combo for quite some time. Chris of Teres also suggested that I use you... 
$800 Cartridge Shootout and Upgrade Path
Artar - sorry about misspelling your name several times. :-o Glad to know you are still in the universe. The Asian tsunami is indeed a major catastrophe - the death toll is over 125,000 now. I agree that it certainly puts in perspective the search... 
$800 Cartridge Shootout and Upgrade Path
Maybe Atar is so sunk into audio bliss with his new system he has forgotten all about Audiogon and the fact that lots of people are waiting in suspense for his final decision. I came very late to this thread, but sure would like to know what he en... 
Record Cleaner
Thanks for clearing this up - guess I didn't read the "anti-enzyme" thread very well - even I know that enzymes aren't living things! Guess I was thinking of oil-eating bacteria or something. :-D 
Teres Turntable Support - concrete, wood, rack...?
John - somehow I lost track of the fact that you started this thread!! What did you end up getting for your stand/rack? Or are you still looking?Holly 
Teres Turntable Support - concrete, wood, rack...?
I don't seem to be getting any closer to a decision here. Still waiting to hear what you use for your equipment/component rack Dave! So many people swear by the wonderful sonics they get from thick wood racks and platforms, and yet, like Dave &... 
Record Cleaner
Just a quick question about enzyme cleaners - I have no hidden motives here as I have yet to clean a record in my life so I'm trying to find out what method is good and cost effective - but I thought I had read somewhere (maybe on Vinyl Asylum??) ... 
Teres Turntable Support - concrete, wood, rack...?
Thank you for your responses and encouragement. As with everyone else, I am finding my journey fun - but increasingly expensive!!Twl - I won't be able to get to CES to see your products but I am interested in the Sistrum Platforms. I take it the s... 
$800 Cartridge Shootout and Upgrade Path
Atar - still waiting to find out what you finally purchased. Like you, I started with a $3000 budget and have gone over it by about $3000! Now I need to get realistic and find out what I can actually afford - as in, make do with now and upgrade la... 
Teres Turntable Support - concrete, wood, rack...?
I am reviving an old thread - hope that is not forbidden here! I am considering getting a Teres turntable - maybe the 255?? Anyway, my house has wood floors and there is definitely a vibration problem when people walk across the room. Though I hav...