rdk777

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Hey - What Happened to the Beware of Viking Acoustics Thread
To me - they (manufacturer) should come and defend/explain themselves.  That has not been the case. The truth is based on presented facts.    
Dr. Feickert Blackbird
+1 on the Kuzma Stabi R turntable.  It's built like a tank and can accommodate multiple tonearms. I had the wood plinth upgrade, which at the time could only handle one tonearm.  I have seen the later models (with wood plinth) that can handle mult... 
The past meets the future
Listening to LP's is a lot more than just the sound quality.  Cleaning records, cartridge installation, feel of LP's (vs cd), shopping for used records, nostalgia etc., is a more wholesome process. It'll likely be an exclusive club, but it's certa... 
Tidal, Qobuz, Amazon etc. Any Way To Filter In Settings To Only See HR Recordings?
Here's a discussion I started a while ago on finding hi-res titles on Qobuz - https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/192-khz-24-bit-albums-on-qobuz    
My endgame system I think
Ron - no subwoofers? Is it because of the size of your room and the sound treatment? I don't have a dedicated room like yours, but I could not live without a subwoofer.  
SPEC+ Analog Disc Sheet AP-UD1 TT mat anyone else have this?
I used it with my Technics SP10 MK2 table with excellent results as well.  I bought mine from pitchperfectaudio.com for $350 back in September 2020.   
Any Decemberists fans out there?
Yeah - love The Decemberists. One of my favorite performances of Colin is him singing Blues Run the Game from Inside Llewyn Davis. Great pipes.  
New Analog Technology???
Sounds like a new player will be required.  Maybe the equivalent to an analog blu-ray?  Count me out if I can't play it on my existing turntable.  
Whole House Surge Arrester
@facten - excellent point. Thanks.  
Whole House Surge Arrester
Gentlemen - thanks for your responses.  Although I am not prone to lightning surges where I live, there is a possibility of other types of surges (faults etc).  Once the warranty expires, the SA will likely still work, but there is no guarantee. ... 
Songs that sound like Dylan
I have not come across anybody with that delivery and depth in lyrics.  
Songs that sound like Dylan
Unfortunately, there'll only be one Bob Dylan His unique style is in it by itself.  
Pre Playback Wipedown
After I wash the album using an ultrasonic cleaner, and placing in a clean plastic anti-static sleeve, I just use an electrostatic brush to wipe while record is spinning prior to playback.  Have not ever wetted the brush with anything nor do I see... 
Audiophiles on Audiogon.
Sour grapes.  
Great Rock Bassists your Top 10.Rock not Jazz. But Hey what about Reggae
@jerryg123  - Walking on the Moon has probably one of the best bass lines in a rock song. So I would have to disagree with you on Sting.