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Fidelity Research cartridges
While we are the topic of an old/vintage carts - what did they use as phono stages when the carts came out? was it pre-amp and step up? if so which pre-amp? 
Fidelity Research cartridges
I have an fr64 and either a jvc tt101 or Sony tts8000 for it. My question is are there any reputable people who have an fr7 and if so which one to get? If new stylus what type? I use expert stylus for re-tipping in the uk 
Fidelity Research cartridges
So guys I have my fr64 good to mount on either my TTS 8000 or jvc ql10/101. I am thinking about an fr7f - I take it that’s the one to buy - there are a few sellers out there - any recommendations? 
Is there a really great MM only solid state Phone Preamp?
If you need adjustable eq curves take a look at graham see designs 
New Townshend Rock 7 owner
dear @slaw I have a heavily modified Rock Elite:1. Berher Lahrs motor (from a DPS)2. Acrylic platter 3. origin live belt4. Bernard Fuss two phase power supply.I have posted to @bdp24  about this before.My actual reasoning is as follows.To my ears ... 
New Townshend Rock 7 owner
Can I just say that with the trough and the platter material used I reckon spending money on a funk firm platter mat.In addition to this why not try a Townshend platform or stand?I find it interesting that people love the merlin power supply - all... 
Why not use a non-contact stylus on a turntable?
This is a rather amusing thread - dear OP are the following not attempts to improve the transducer arts?1. Laser turntable?2. MC cartridges - with various materials in the body and stylus - including countless profiles;2. Moving Iron cartridges  (... 
Has anyone added a small subwoofer to 2 channel and been thrilled with the result?
This is an interesting thread as I am considering adding one or two to my system because I have a massive dip just below at 180hz which can't be alleviated with speaker placement. My concern is to do with whether or not thee timing will be off 
Speaker Recommendation: 20K range
Out of interest which speakers do McIntosh usually demonstrate at shows with? On another note you are a lucky man - what a fabulous choice you have:Nola'sMarten'sYGMagicoList goes on - have you got a good local dealer who will be willing to facili... 
New speakers? No thanks.
Ur Quattro aren't that old - but they look pretty biog - are you sure ur wife wasn't giving u the hint that she wants you to get something a bit more wife friendly??? ;)Joking aside I am convinced that sales drive more speakers as opposed to techn... 
A New? Way to Buy Loudspeakers??
I reckon you need to use this in a bake off between YG, MAgicos, Avalon Eidelons'... 
The truth about why modern music is so awful.
I think Lyngdorf used to, and possibly still do a 'clever' cd player to cope better with compressed recordings - I recall reading it did a great job with the Muse album black holes and revelations in a HiFi plus review years ago. 
The truth about why modern music is so awful.
@larry5729 what on earth. are you on about providing the master tape has not deteriorated old recording methods were much better than they are now 
Favorite band or artist of all time?
Stevie Wonder 
The truth about why modern music is so awful.
I love poking fun at Beatles fans - sorry can't help it - I have a quite a few of their albums - and fully maintain they are seriously overrated - a bit like the Linn Sondek. It's due to growing up in the 80's and 90's when people answered when as...