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The current SOTA SACD player
Audiofeil,Can you compare the Esoteric combination to the EMM?ThanksRich 
Tranfiguration Orpheus description
Does the "O" have the detail of the Lyra and the warmth of the Benz? 
watt puppy 7 / sophia?
Oracle,In what ways did the Osher smoke the Eidolon Diamonds? 
Marten Design Miles II vs Avalon Opus Ceramique..?
Thanks Sirspeedy,Nice to hear from a fellow Avalon fan.I could not believe the numerous improvements the Opus made in my system. I was really shocked when I first put them in and I am always very suprised (maybe still in shock) to hear what these ... 
Setting anti-skate
Nsgarch.Thanks. Yes. That is what I meant. Looking at the cartridge head on and L and R means MY left and right. Looking at my post, I think that is what I said.Not to argue the point, but just want to make sure future readers of this thread are n... 
Setting anti-skate
Thank all.So what I understand is:1.) Looking at the deflection of the stylus relative to the cartridge as it comes down on the record is a good way to initally set the AS force. If the stylus is deflected to the right, AS force needs to be increa... 
Setting anti-skate
Doug,Why are the widely spaced tracks better?Rich 
Marten Design Miles II vs Avalon Opus Ceramique..?
Frankpiet,I have the Opus. Not the ceramic version. I have no reason to switch my speaker for anything else because I am very happy with the sound. But I am curious about the Opus Ceramic. Have you ever listened to the Opus (non Ceramic)? Any thou... 
Setting anti-skate
Thank you for the replies.I agree that using a record without grooves is not the way to set anti-skate. I did look at the stylus as it came down on the record. I cannot see it being deflected. I do have the anti-skate force set to miniumum on my a... 
new kharma amplifiers matrix 150
I listened to them at GTT. I think the amps are pretty good. Email for more details. 
Basis Polish & Polishing Cloth Instructions
I have a black acrylic Basis table. I also have he polish and cloth. Before you use the cloth and polish, I suggest you remove any large debris using using a can of compressed air. I do this so that you reduce your chances of inducing swirls or sc... 
VPI SDS placement
Thanks everyone.Has anyone noticed a performance increase by installing a better power cord between the wall and the SDS and the SDS and the motor? If so, what cord did you use? 
VPI SDS placement
Thanks.I also read in the manual that the unit should be 12 inches away from components. Right now I have it on a shelf under my table and above my phono. I am thinking of placing it on the floor beside my couch a few feet away from my stands. Rich 
Is Wally tool preffered for Graham 2.2?
Thanks Raul. I think I am going to buy one for my arm.Rich 
Is Wally tool preffered for Graham 2.2?
Has anyone used the Feickert setup tool? I have a Basis 2800 with a Vector Mk3. I have used the gauge Basis supplies with the Vector to setup my Benz Ruby. I like the mirrored surface of the gauge but it requires that you line up the arm with its ...