rdk777

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A turntable that plays all types of music well
I'd consider a Brinkmann Bardo as another portable direct drive table. Brinkmann can also provide armboard of choice at a decent price. Lots of favorable reviews. 
Cable co. is forcing me to rent or buy what they call a
Now this is what I call a great post.  Informative, funny and I'm pretty sure the OP can't get this kind of advice anywhere.  Keep up the good work. 
If I could afford, I’d purchase 100% Oswald Mills Audio gear
^ the turntable? 
If I could afford, I’d purchase 100% Oswald Mills Audio gear
@twoleftears   is it though? Are you getting something better than an air technology (bearing + suspension) and vacuum hold down? I haven't read the review on the K3, but from what I've heard, no-one's mentioned its technical attributes to justify... 
If I could afford, I’d purchase 100% Oswald Mills Audio gear
I get it. It's for people that have $360k to splurge and eat grey poupon with their hot dogs. 
If I could afford, I’d purchase 100% Oswald Mills Audio gear
Oswalds Mill Audio - K3 Turntable | OMA Turntable The tonearm is made from an erector set ; 0 
If I could afford, I’d purchase 100% Oswald Mills Audio gear
Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder.  I on the other hand, would avoid OMA gear - tons of better stuff out there at a lesser price.  Way overpriced. 
Anyone using the Pete Riggle Woody?
From their website - Compare the Woody Universal Tonearm (tm) at $1900 to the Schroeder and Reed tonearms in the $4000 to $7500 range, and the Durand arms priced at $8500 and $16,500. Dream no more. The Woody tonearms are extremely musical, and... 
MC cartridges
Asking for a discount is a bad manner, you must have a reason why you must get a discount. There's no such thing as bad manners, especially if you're the buyer. Where'd you come up with that @chakster? Buying at full retail for high-end audio... 
SVS SB-2000 Pro/3000 vs. REL T/7x
Not sure why people ^ get their pants bunched up and call this post foolish.  I think its a great post.  I've only owned a REL sub and have often wondered.  
Anyone have experience with Octave integrated amps?
I had the Octave V80SE with the Super Black Box.  While the sound was good, every time I cranked up the volume, it would power off.  It could not drive my Rockport Atria's, although they (mfr) told me that it could drive most demanding speakers. T... 
Replacement tonearm for VPI Classic 3 Signature
Get a real arm like the 9" Kuzma 4P. 
New TT, Arm and MC Cartridge
Excellent move.  Lots of luck in your search and enjoy the music.  
Is the Manley Steelhead still relevant?
I have been extremely satisfied with the performance of the ARC Ref 2SE phonostage. It has adequate gain (74 dB) with balanced output.  The balanced output provides an additional gain of ~ 6 dB  (for single ended output the gain is 68 dB). That ad... 
Does listening to music increase your IQ?
Of course it does.  I am the living example.