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Tube Phono with Tube Integrated Amp?
Allnic H1201 will be a great choice for you.. 
The all conquering Zerostat
Not a zerostat, but i'm still using my 1987 path record brush, and it still does a great job. It got cleaned twice in that time :) Bill, can you elaborate on the Furutech?  
Power conditioner vs line isolator
The virtues you suggest are what you can expect from a balanced output isolation transformer, which in itself is preferable to line conditioners which are inconsistent and somewhat fussy with what they power. They are totally different options ele... 
Diana Krall - New Vinyl - Good sound - Poor Vinyl
Think I'll opt for CD on this one then! 
Best tonearm for London Reference Cartridge
That's good to hear Norman, thank you..So much depends on set so up you always have to consider this when reading other's views on a particular analogue component such as no high's or bass etc, but with the London Ref, many agree it is uber nature... 
Monitor Audio Platnium II
ricred1,I have seen your other posts regarding the PL500 II's, and can only imagine how they sound. I won't ask how your wife came to 'rethread' the spikes but very glad you got them sorted and enjoying great results! I will be looking to try the ... 
Monitor Audio Platnium II
Hi no problem but thanks for the update, much appreciated :). Your impression ties in with some others that have heard these, especially with soundstage and holographic qualities. I'll rty and get to hear some but who knows what they will be partn... 
Best tonearm for London Reference Cartridge
Presumably tonearm tube material is paramount along with bearing design. SAEC could work very well here? My WE 506/30 would be a good start point if i do consider a Reference, though maybe a shorter arm would be preferable? 
Monitor Audio Platnium II
Did anyone get to audition the PL300II's yet? 
Best tonearm for London Reference Cartridge
Breezer, Pls keep me posted on your thoughts of LR 4Point, and any other. No mention of SME V here? 
Wilson New Speaker Master Chronosonic
I take no notice of these publicity stunts; and assume that if companies need to charge these figures for their products then they can't be very good at their job.. What does amaze me is just how many companies seem to think that they need a produ... 
Capacitance loading and fixed coil cartridges
Karl,For MC, as low a capacitance as is possible is preferred. See below:http://www.extremephono.com/Loading.htmhttp://sound.whsites.net/articles/cartridge-loading.htmlI would suppose that your tonearm wire and interconnect would produce about 100... 
Monitor Audio Platnium II
I'm eagerly awaiting your thoughts here gents.. 
AudioTechnica ART 9 users - break in, VTF/VTA and loading questions
Hello jjss49,Although there are a couple of long running threads about the Art9 here on the gon, some info below:Break in around the 100hr mark, gradual improvements will occur in the meantime, and full performance will be around 250 hrs.VTF; I ru... 
Audio Technica ART9 sounds awful
Safebelayer; was either far out?