rushton

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Have U ever bought an LP because of the cover art?
Since this thread seems to have continuing life, how about the original mono cover for the RCA issue of Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique? As used in the Classic Records stereo reissue: 
Calling all Aesthetix Callisto / Io Owners
Very helpful post, Albert. Thank you! This has now gone into my permanent reference file on the Io.. 
Question about Bi-Wire jumpers
Emilio, just an opinion: Avoid the plates (even silver), go with wire. A high quality wire will be a definite improvement over the stock plates, and I seriously doubt that replicating the stock plates in silver will offset the better transfer char... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
If you enjoy Delmoni's playing, you may also enjoy his recording on Waterlily 05 performing works of Bach, Ysaye and Kreisler (wonderful sonics, too); his recording of the Franck and Faure Sonatas Violin and Piano on Northstar DS0015; and his coll... 
Hubbell outlet question
Guitarplayer has it right with a minor exception: the "HI" version of the Hubbell 8300 (8300HI) is non-plated brass, as well. There are multiple versions of all of these with minor part number designation changes. The "HI" version is a shallower v... 
Calling all Aesthetix Callisto / Io Owners
John, when I was purchasing my Io, I asked Jim White what differences he heard between the standard Io and Io Signature, and with and without the second power supply option. His reply as to what he heard was very direct:The Signature provides the ... 
Have U ever bought an LP because of the cover art?
Thanks, Shventus. . 
Have U ever bought an LP because of the cover art?
Ray, I bought that Whipped Cream album in high school, lost it somewhere along the way in college and replaced it just a few years ago just to have the cover in my collection. It always makes for a good conversation. Shventus, I'm waiting for you ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
"Gershwin- An American in Paris..Leonard Slatkin" Marvelous recording! Another great example of the exceptional work done by the Aubort/Nickrenz team for Vanguard and Nonesuch. These Vanguard recordings that were reissued by Reference Recordings a... 
Have U ever bought an LP because of the cover art?
Sure, how could one pass this up from 1965?. 
Full range floor standing speaker???? 4K or so
Merlin VSM-MM (with battery BAM and "Z" footers, if possible). The newer -MX is better, but will be out of the price range you specified.www.merlinmusic.com. 
CAT JL2 & Pre SL1 or Atma-Sphere MA-1 & MP-1
John (Jafox), thanks for your further comments. 
What is the MOST audiophile friendly city ???
I'm biased towards Philadelphia for the great group of local audio nuts who enjoy sharing music, systems and learnings with each other! 
CAT JL2 & Pre SL1 or Atma-Sphere MA-1 & MP-1
Macallan25, as demonstrated by the responses, you clearly have selected two very good equipment manufacturers to consider. Both Ken and Ralph make great gear and the choice between them will depend on the speakers you're matching them to and your ... 
atma-sphere mp-1 and Colibri vdh cartridge
Eralff, thanks for posting the follow-up and congratulations on getting a resolution from van den hul (compliments to van den hul, too)..