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Whats on your turntable tonight?
Kid A 
Ok guys
I'd base it on how it sounds - whichever sounds better.  There's no hard/fast rule that dictates if it should up or down when playing. 
My system is where I want it be and it sounds awesome...
You gotta try two subs. 
Cartridge misadventures
Moral of the story - You can never judge a stereo shop by the pile of old receivers or the comfort of a bathrobe by its ability to snag expensive cartridges. 
Evaluating Classical Music Albums
Another great list -http://www.high-endaudio.com/supreme.html This link only seems to work better on Internet Explorer vs Google Chrome. 
Evaluating Classical Music Albums
http://audioslavery.proboards.com/thread/299/recommended-harry-pearson-michael-fremer  
Dynavector XV-1s What is the REAL story?
@rminsf  - keep us posted once you get the the t up and running - I'd be interested to know what your thoughts are on the comparison between the two.   
Pear Audio's Kid Thomas Owners - What is your experience?
It was good - I enjoyed listening to it while I had it.  I got more interested in tonearms like the Kuzma 4P (I thought the 9 inch version would work well w/ the Kid Thomas) and Reed 3P, but didn't have the knowledge to do it myself.  I didn't get... 
i'm looking for something that may not exist
This is what you need - plus Qobuz/Tidal hi-res subscription. Although - not exactly, but this is the closest you will get for now. https://www.sony.com/electronics/walkman/nw-wm1z  
Breakdown of Turntable Performance
+ 1 @helomech  Arm, cartridge and table have to work in unison.   
What are you streaming tonight?
Pink Floyd - The Later Years - Hires (96 kHz/24 bit)  Qobuz 
Fell asleep while TT was running with ortodoncia black cartridge!
Get yourself a tonearm lifter.  I've tried a few and found Little Fwend to be the best - i's also pricey ($250), but well worth it.  I like to tip a few and listen to vinyl - there's no other better time - I think we can both agree on that. Audio ... 
What is they best album out there for showing off the sound quality of your system.
Stereo Sound Reference Record Volume 1 - Okihiko Sugano SelectionRossini Overtures - Gamba (Speakers Corner) 
Why are my woofers pumping?
Hi-I had the exact same issue with a Kuzma Stabi R table, 4P arm and ZYX Universe II cartridge. Initially, I just had it on my audio rack and the pumping was really bad. Then I added a HRS R1X platform and it got better, but still there.  I called... 
Phono Preamps with "balls" ?
Audio Research Ref Phono 2SE or the current 3.  Either have two big brass ones.