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Schroeder versus Tri-Planar
Actually I don't have a Teres (though I've considere them; I have an Acoustic Solid) - see my system link below.Thanks for all the responses guys, definitely stuff to think about here.Patrick 
Schroeder versus Tri-Planar
Now someone's suggested the Basis Vector... even saying it blows away the Graham 2.2. I can't find much about this arm online, except that it uses an innovative "multipivot" bearing, whatever that means.Has anyone heard it? How would it compare to... 
Analog a dying breed
Vinyl sales are up worldwide this year compared to last year. Still tiny compared to CDs of course. 
Shelter cartridges...Any thoughts?
I find the 901 a wonderful all-round cartridge. I use it on a Graham 2.2. 
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
The new AC/DC vinyl reissues are being done by Acoustic Sounds with George Marino of Sterling Sound remastering from the original master tapes. The process will be ALL ANALOG - no digitization whatsoever.There will be 14 LPs and one double (live 2... 
MMF 2.1 - next upgrade path?
The next upgrade should be a better table. I'd save up. You can get a notable improvement from one of the medium Regas, or should you be willing to go the used route, a Thorens off of Ebay (some reconditioning may be necessary, but these tables wi... 
Best cartridge for '50 / 60 mono LP
Denon DL-102 mono, available for about $160 from Japan.The various Orotofon SPU "A" mono carts would probably be superb. 
Fairport Convention fans - help
"Benefit" of another 30 years of playing? 
Phono stepups
The best stepups I've heard (and I've tried 4) were the new Stevens & Billington TX-103s. In North America, you can order them from bentaudio.com.They offer 1:10 gain (or 1:5 if you wire them the other way). Soldering required. Bent are very h... 
Review: Plinius 8200 Amplifier
Which speakers did you use? 
How much power have you got under the hood?
3.5 watts. And LOUD.