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component where PC does not make a difference
10-06-11: Bombaywallayes, the power cord going to my AC regenerator does not make any diff in the system's overall sonics.This makes sense to me since the incoming power (via the hi-end PC) is completely regenerated so any sonic benefits from the ... 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
Wow, looks like an electronic pizza with the works....:-) 
Snapped off my cantilever
given the choice of a 3rd party re-tip or an OEM factory re-tip, I would take the OEM... 
Snapped off my cantilever
09-30-11: PkoegzNever going back to that sticking out there type of cantilever again. Too many other things to do with my money.OTOH these types of cantilever's are the easiest to adjust accurately...(overhang/zenith), since the cart body doesn't ... 
Snapped off my cantilever
Why do they always cost so much?!It's not cheap employing microscopic Keebler Elves to to the catilever/stylus work...LOL 
Snapped off my cantilever
I think I am going de Vinci V2!Note to self, always put stylus guard on when done listening...:-) 
Snapped off my cantilever
So that is the rule with Clearaudio cart trade in's...they give you 55% off the new one of the same model or higher model with the trade in ?That sounds like a pretty good deal, unless the cart was practically new when you broke it. Get the De Vin... 
Snapped off my cantilever
Perhaps they do do retips/exchange. http://www.elusivedisc.com/prodinfo.asp?number=CLECSTRADThe way I read it, you can trade in your Stradivari for another... Re-Tip/Exchange: Only $1,687.49! Pretty expensiveAs far as clearaudio not being a custio... 
Snapped off my cantilever
contact your dealer or the US Distributor Musical Surroundings. I bet Clearaudio will service it. If they don't let us all know. That would certainly be a show stopper for me to entertain hi-end clearaudio carts if they are unwilling to service th... 
An interesting Digital vs. Analog experience
"the price performance ratio is absurd, especially when analog can cost as much as a Greyhound bus”and what is the DCS scarletti stack ? $70K ? Wow...amazing how a $20K turntable setup (well sorted) will smoke the DCS. 
An interesting Digital vs. Analog experience
OP: What do you mean the system was tailored for analog ? 
Clearaudio Talismann V2 gold
I have one. It's a solid perfromiong MC cart for the money. I haven't had it in my system as of late as I am using higher level MC carts. For the money, I think it's a good value. The LYRA DELOS is a cart that competes in this price range too and ... 
Why are modern arms so ugly?
I find the Reed's and Durand arms stunning ! While I'm sure the Continuum Cobra is about as good as it get's performance wise, it looks like the male reproductive organ. Certianly not beautiful...LOLIn any event, I buy on performance not bling/looks 
When is digital going to get the soul of music?
please forgive my last post. It was posted in the wrong forum. Should have been under my system thread in All out assault ! 
Why 24/7 warm-up period on amps?
There is no 24 hour warm up period required for my class SS Amps (Pass XA-100.5). They sound great in only an hour. In fact Pass recommends you put them in standy mode when not in use. Little current consumption when they are in standby.