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educate me
If it were only that simple. There are plenty of MM carts that out perform MC at various price points and many overachieving MCs that perform closely to their more expensive counterparts. Dont get sucked in to the "you have to spend a lot of money... 
The AR turntable
I disagree about replacing the Rega. The Rega is a great match for this TT and an SME (Im asuming a 309 IV or V) or a graham would be overkill. I have set up and restored many of these and they are a fine table. To get noticably better performance... 
Considering going Vinyl--Please talk me out of it
Hi Def digital is going to surpass analog playback at some time in the near future. It will be cheaper and more convenient as well. If I didnt have 4k+ albums that Ive collected over 40+yrs I wouldnt bother with vinyl. Indeed, if I could get back ... 
Static on Vinyl
PERMOSTAT 
best cartridge for 60,70's classic rock, folk ....
Your all overthinking it, By far the most prevelant system used for playing back these records originally was a gerard changer with a cheap shure cartridge. Go to a thrift shop and pick one up cheap and you will enjoy these records the way they we... 
"Original Jazz Classics"
The OJC's are kid of a crap shoot but they are generally about $10.00 so even if you have a dud its not a huge loss. I have quite a few of them and most are very listenable. If its something I really love (waltz for debbie) Then Im also on the loo... 
Reel to reel tape
Try going to bottlehead.com and follow the threads you may be able to track down some good current info 
Which TT will take me to the next level
I also recommend keeping your Denon doing some tweaks and upgrading your cartridge. If you must have a new tt and are considering VPI you may also want to consider a Sota. Ive owned both (super scout master, nova) and still have the Sota.Good Luck 
Are the Nitty Gritty vacuum cleaners...
"It'll be a rare instance when a mechanical machine can perform a task better (quality) than one can with his hands (e.g. Bread Machine, Car Wash, Dish Washer, etc.) I believe most automation is implemented to sa"As a cabinetmaker of more than 40 ... 
Acoustic Sounds Customer Service
Ive also had good and bad experience with A.S. I think its chicken s it to not pick up the shipping on something defective that you sold. Id call Chad personally I dont care if its a few bucks they can afford it. Im still waiting for a refund on a... 
SOTA Nova
"The bearing was occasionally making a slight ticking noise. That was 2 months ago. I am still waiting to hear from them"Its true they are not fast on turnaround but this is the price you pay for personalised service and access to the owners. My u... 
SOTA Nova
Ill just add to the fan mail for the sota. I have a star III upgraded to a V with the nova bearing and platter. While I like the VPI's the sota sounds as good or better and the periphery clamp is a pain in the a s. Ive never had a problem with the... 
Name a couple of HOLY GRAIL LPs
Joni Mitchell BlueAllison Kraus + Union Sration Live Mofi 
Where does a sellers responsibility stop?
How do you tighten a counter top? turn it counter clockwise? 
Record-playing Rituals?
Ive heard that alchohol is a no no for cleaning but I havent found any real data concening the negative effects. My chemist buddie doesnt think there should be any problems with respect to damaging the vinyl. Does any one have any specific finding...