psychicanimal

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Help - I've got an Ocean in my Phono Stage
Why this obsession with low output MC's? It happens again and again. Dude, do you really plan to sell the Monolithic and get something that will handle low output MC's while keeping the Rega P3? Think again. It will take some SERIOUS money to do t... 
Advice for my first turntable/arm/cart please help
Anything will do... 
Is "warm" a compliment or a criticism?
Gunbei, ever heard the term "boyish but sexy"? 
Best turntable for easy setup and no maintenence?
Get a DVD player... 
MM vs. MC
In your budget I would stay away from low output MCs. 
Best turntable for easy setup and no maintenence?
The KAB modded 1200 will smoke any other deck in its price range--that's a no brainer. Why settle for glass, particle board or plastic?About the KAB modded Stanton, I have one, but it's not for everybody. Although it has the midrange of a $1500 mo... 
Need better sound from my records, where to start?
Given your situation, here's what I would prescribe for maximum enjoyment with minimum expense:1) Cryoe'd outlet for the system (cheap from Ven Haus Audio).2) Used 3 ampere ONEAC isolation transformer/filter from eBay ($15-30) for the NAD ( everyt... 
Need better sound from my records, where to start?
Unless you plan to collect older records that are not on CD or have an existing collection, you'll be better off with a great digital setup. Why? Because you will not split your budget on two formats. Most of my collection is in vinyl (900 vs 300)... 
Thorens TD 125 vs. new cheap TT?
There's plenty of archived info & knowledgable Thorens fans in the Vinyl Asylum. 
Powercord to tame brightness and add musicality
The madness goes on... 
Music Hall mmf-5 vs. Rega P3
it seem to me that anyone so focused on negativity, and so obsessed with putting down MMF, leads me to believe that he is jealous, insecure and just plain inexperienced about what qualities to look for in a turntable.Quite the contrary, it's you w... 
Music Hall mmf-5 vs. Rega P3
Your first clause is a false premise. A real false premise. Both decks really suck in the speed/rotational stability department. Read the specs. 
Turntable, Vinyl help................please
The Creature (Technics SL-1200MKII thru V) is definitely not entry level. Its beef to price ratio is high because it trickles down technology (and the R&D money) used to produce a state of the art quartz locked record cutting lathe--a lathe th... 
Turntable, Vinyl help................please
For less than $500 new you get a baby creature...and with $300 more you get the Creature on Steroids! THe Creature will smoke anything else previously mentioned--and then some.*** 
Turntable, Vinyl help................please
Six hundred dollars on a Music Hall is a waste of money. Chances are your old Pioneer sounds better!Disclaimer: I am a direct drive/idler drive advocate.***