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Why will no other turntable beat the EMT 927?
@lewm the system in which we compared the 927, Feickert and Nantais Lencowe used an EMT JPA66 Mk2 phono. It was not the 927 internal phono. So we had a common ground to compare the the three TT 950 is owned by 2 of my other buddies. They don't ha... 
Why will no other turntable beat the EMT 927?
@rauliruegas I will answer all your question. But your questions have an underlying tone of disrespect if things doesnt match your beliefs. Believe me there are many ears better than yours and mine, only if we have an open mind to accept other's e... 
Why will no other turntable beat the EMT 927?
@lewm 2 of my close buddies own EMT 950. One of them infact has all the EMT models, TD124, SP10 Mk2, Garrard 401 in the same setup. The tonearm and cart on the 950 is a EMT 929 + TSD 15 SFL on both my friends systems. Phonostage is internal with ... 
Why will no other turntable beat the EMT 927?
We can call a Technics anything. It is a good DD. But it is not a end of the story sound. An EMT 950 is totally another level, a proper end of the story DD. 927 is a final TT for the most discerning ears with unlimited resources. Bringing in Techn... 
I want to move from Rega Planar 6 help me to pick a new turntable
Get an EMT 938 from Dusch Studiotechnik. For Euro 4k you get a one of the best TT under $20k with inbuilt phonostage which in itself sounds like a serious $5k phono and the TSD-15 cartridge which is again a solid $3k cartridge. All this as a packa... 
Tannoy Everyone?! with Leben CS600 or Pass XA25/30.5?
Leben CS600 cannot drive a Stirling. I know it because a close buddy has the Kensington and he was using CS600. It simply doesn't have the grunt. Consider that Kensington is easier to drive than Stirling because of its alnico magnet. I personally... 
Why will no other turntable beat the EMT 927?
Very very interesting @dover , a video with the TT playing would be lovely :-)  
Best Phono Preamp Under $5k
I feel manufacturers deliberately don't play the $5k game. They price it either below $4k or above $7k. They probably know that a buyer looking for a 3-4k phono is ready to take a compromise, so give it to him. Those looking for a proper grown up ... 
Best Phono Preamp Under $5k
One of the most asked question, but I am yet to find a solid contender worthy of $5k, hence pre-owned is the only choice.  
Lloyd Walker has passed away.
  This was his last message to me on how to configure his phonostage. RIP Sir.  
Why will no other turntable beat the EMT 927?
@lewm couple of things to clarify first. 1. The 927 is owned by my cousin and there we also compared it to Nantais Reference Lenco and Dr.Feickert Firebird. There was no DD in that room. 2. I had in my room, Technics SP10Mk2, Mk3, Nantais Refere... 
Why will no other turntable beat the EMT 927?
And yea i have personally owned the Technics SP-10 MK2 and Mk3. Good but, please! It is not even close to 927. The Mk3 is in the league of a nicely done Lenco but with higher resolution and a drier sound. Mk2, one step below. The humble EMT 938 be... 
Why will no other turntable beat the EMT 927?
My first cousin who stays in the same city as me had a EMT 927, Jean Nantais Reference Lenco Mk2 and Dr.Feickert Firebird at the same time. Phonostage: EMT JPA66 Mk2 Speakers: ATC SCM 100ASL active Cartridges: EMT JSD Platinum, Phasemation PP-2... 
Solid State Phono Stages
@thiefoflight the Avid Pulsare is a serious phonostage and possesses similar character as the ART9. Neutral, musical and dynamic. It can boogie and play classical without a bias. Typical grown up British kit. A little more data on other Phonostag... 
Solid State Phono Stages
Having heard many of the Phonostages mentioned here and some more, my 2 cents 1. The likes of PS Audio Stellar and JC3+ are good value but they ultimately sound like a sub 5k phonostage. They touch the high end end of the game. Simaudio 610 and A...