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whats the very best sounding cables for realistic money
Go studio way and get the Gotham 2 x 6mm speaker cables. After trying many cables this is the quietest, cleanest and most unvoiced speaker cable I could find. It does not have its own sound that I could detect.http://gothamcables.com/en/gothamcabl... 
Turntable and Rack vibration control
As I dig deeper into this subject, at least for the Garrard it is all about vibration control or isolation. Mechanical vibration and electrical vibration both needs to be handled to the maximum and that too with our own intelligence. For example, ... 
Turntable and Rack vibration control
I tend to agree with @jollygreenaudiophile2. I tried the iSeismometer app on my iPhone. It shows very very minor vibrations in the z axis. But the reading looks the same whether I place the iPhone on the TT platter, plinth, rack or on floor. No di... 
Turntable and Rack vibration control
I just managed to borrow a set of Townshend Seismic pods under the plinth. The sound is totally in a different level. The grainy, noisy background is 90% gone and what I am hearing is a very open airy and free sound. That is with the deck plugged ... 
Turntable and Rack vibration control
Thanks guys,I need to clarify few things. My floor is concrete but with wooden parqueting on top, so there are no foot fall problems.I am just looking for a good vibration control for quieter playback. One of the achilles heel of using turntables ... 
Turntable and Rack vibration control
I wonder if the TT sits on a granite stone with a set of metal cones between them, wouldnt it cause the sound to harden up ? I mean, wouldnt the vibrations that reflects back from granite would also make things harder and harsher ? 
Turntable and Rack vibration control
Thanks guys. I will try to get a demo of Townshend seismic pods. Are there any specific model of Newport and Vibraplane platforms that would suit a TT installation ? 
Pani ... New ART-9 up and running ...
I bought an Audio Note S8 
Pani ... New ART-9 up and running ...
Guys, I have arrived into a situation where I am probably going to sell my ART9 ! I had never anticipated this but it probably is the right way forward from where I see it. I bought a very expensive SUT to match my phonostage. While it sounds supe... 
Audia Flight FL phono vs Avid Pulsare
Thanks @mcgal No one has heard an Avid phono stage ? 
Best Tube Amp For Sonus Faber? Or Pass XA-100.5? $6-7,500 Budget, Purchasing Used.
Sonus Faber matches very well with Goldmund amplifiers. Goldmund is fast, clean and wideband. That should give you the idea of what kind of amps to look for. Pass XA is smooth, warm and relaxed  sound. Try to hunt for any of the older model Goldmu... 
Avid Diva II SP or keep my Linn
I have heard the Avid models. Avid Volvere and above are very good TTs. The Diva is nothing to write about.  The Diva actually sounded bright and somewhat digital like.Instead a Rega RP6 and above are much much better. You get a serious TT from Re... 
Audia Flight FL phono vs Avid Pulsare
@lewm I have already heard the Atma mp1. It was incisive but the balance of frequency was too bright for my taste. The background was also not very black. @mcgal could you please describe the Sonics of Audia Flight compared to other phonostages yo... 
Audia Flight FL phono vs Avid Pulsare
Lewm, I agree with you. Trying to compensate one shortcoming with another never works. My AN setup is doing well, just I am not yet ready for an all-tube bloom. I need a bit more incisive sound to enjoy my LPs. I tried borrowing some SS phonostage... 
Whest Audio MC REF V MK4. My new toy.
@qdrone hope you have received your Titan Pro. What are your thoughts about this phono stage ?