rsf507

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Looking for a new phono preamp
Haven't read thru entire chain but curious has anyone in this thread considered a Strain Gauge cartridge thereby forgoing a phono preamp? It is something I'm contemplating myself. 
cleaning fluid for the gem dandy record cleaner
Recently I found discOvery Record Cleaning Fluids by Keith Monks. Best I've used. It can now be bought here in the States and very reasonable.  
Feickert Woodpecker vs Acoustic Signature Double X
If thinking of the Stogi arm why not the perfect match with a Kuzma table? 
SoundSmith cartridges how good?
@audioquest4life regarding the Hyperion MKII ESS what does the ESS stand for? Don't see that on SoundSmith website. 
SoundSmith cartridges how good?
@audioquest4life thanks for your detailed review of the SoundSmith cartridges much appreciated. Question have you heard SM strain gauge vs your Hyperion cartridge? Given the small difference in price and then taking into account of not requiring a... 
SoundSmith cartridges how good?
@slaw I was thinking of the Sussurro but from some other posters do you think jumping all in for  a SG cartridge would be wiser? Never listened to a SG before.  
What frustrates you the most about seller’s for sale ads?
EVERYTHING 
SoundSmith cartridges how good?
And there's the problem. Very difficult these days to hear many different cartridges let alone on same arm into same phono stage. Appreciate the above responses so far. 
What frustrates you the most about seller’s for sale ads?
"These don't come very often so don't miss this shot to own this rare pair of amps...." This particular ad has been going on for over 1 year!  
The Exogal saga continued....
I now see said the blind man as he pissed into the wind and it all came back to him..... 
The Exogal saga continued....
@rtorchia sorry to hear about your troubles but thanks for informing all about this company. No matter how good their products are in coming years it will be one company to stay clear of. 
What frustrates you the most about seller’s for sale ads?
@mdlevine1 just be truthful and tell it like it is.  
What frustrates you the most about seller’s for sale ads?
When a dealer says new retail is x when it's NOT.From same ad above dealer says new retail is 20k when in fact it's only 16k. Why lie when it's easy enough to verify.  
What frustrates you the most about seller’s for sale ads?
Back in Oct 2020 sent a message via ad here on agon in public "ask seller a question" it was never answered. Now in March 2021 the ad for same item is reposted by same seller (dealer ad) that says "Just taken in on trade". 5 months later Just take... 
Any feedback on www.the-repair-shop.com in Dallas, GA?
Or maybe had/has Covid? Unfortunate either way.