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walker proscenium
ditto, but to emphasize that every item in that system is extraordinary. And none of it euphonic. Squeeky clean would be an appropriate adjective. Even switching to the cables he's using would likely make a shocking difference in your system. Ther... 
New Maplenoll Ariadne owner needing advice
"that can easily be adjusted for hangover."I can recommend an easy adjustment for increased "hangover" but the decrease of same is not so easy. But then maybe you meant "overhang." ;-)Seriously though, you may find that suspending the airbearing m... 
Difference between Kuzma and ZYX
I notice that there is currently no reference to Kuzma cartridges on their website other than the out of production Kuzma reference above mentioned. 
Difference between Kuzma and ZYX
Raul and Mikep, I talked with Mr. Kuzma about this at CES in January and he told me there is no difference. I believe at the time this was a relatively new arrangement. 
Difference between Kuzma and ZYX
sorry, not that intimately familiar except to say that Kuzma does not have the franchise for the Universe so you could extrapolate the model correspondence by price from there. 
Difference between Kuzma and ZYX
I believe they are the same. 
New Maplenoll Ariadne owner needing advice
I have never found the oil trough position to be a problem but I am the opposite of all thumbs. However, Lloyd insists, despite Pierre's and Bob Dilger's insistence to the contrary, that the trough sounds better behind the arm rather than at the c... 
Any Walker SST users?
SST is meant to be used VERY minimally; a barely discernable film. It's possible that you shorted the pins slightly or some such abberation. 
What could be wrong?
After the above, contact cleaner followed by an enhancer will ensure a trouble free and sonically superior future. 
Record-playing Rituals?
Crem1,"I feel that Pidepipers suggestion to preclean using warm tapwater in certianly acceptable for dirty, grungy $1 bin stuff , provided that steaming comes into play sometime in the mix."precicely, or at least a cleaning system worthy of the st... 
Clearaudio Master Reference - impressions?
congratulations! enjoy! 
Trying to decide between Cardas Myrtle Heart,
I'm not intimately familiar with the other two but I've owned a Cardas Heart for about 10 years and have been delighted with it. You probably know that it is a modified Benz Ruby with holes drilled in the body which lightens it and makes it a litt... 
Trying to decide between Cardas Myrtle Heart,
What are your sonic goals, preferences? 
Benz help
The recommended VTF is 1.8. That'll help a little. 
Name a couple of HOLY GRAIL LPs
Drubin,occasional tape saturation from Pierre riding the level a bit hard. Live to 2 track with no mixer.