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Moving coil cartridge advice needed
TWL what about a Helikon? I know it doesn't fit the budget, does it fit the arm? 
What percentage do you spend on each component?
just happened this wayvpi tt 44%krell phono 9pass pre & power used 22cardas, straighwire & kimber 11 focus audio speakers 135 cd changer .005nikko gamma 1 tuner used .005 
Queen any one ???
didn't use synths until very late in the game (no pun intended)I have a MFSL A Night at the Opera, which an ULTRA Queen fan know raved over when he heard it. It has seen no more than ten plays and has incredible detail especially when played LOUD.... 
Where 2 buy 3x distilled water and 100 alchohol?
05-10-02: RushtonFor many years I have used the following simple solution with very satisfactory results, and, most importantly, no harm across several thousand LPs:20% Isopropyl Alcohol (91%), with no additives80% Distilled water12-20 drops of Ko... 
Is my listening geometry too small?
rlmm has pretty much told you what to do.small room will almost certainly have standing waves in the corners behind the speakers and possibly in the other corners.a cheap fix is to get a sheet of 4x8 by 1/8 th particle board ripped into 2 pieces 2... 
Jazz Recommendations
Sonny Rollins, Way out West... has dimensionality, pace, pop, feel and atmosphere to name but a few positives it gives off. Many of the inclusions are fabulous, however I feel this disc is vital. Enjoy! 
Moving from Pass Labs Aleph 5 to Aleph 2
if 60 watts doesn't cut it then the 1.5db increase the 2's offer will not dramatically improve the sound. save your $ and enjoy the music!I believe the only thing that the 2's will improve is slightly better control of the drivers. period. 
Is there an integrated amp that can beat my...
wow, a SF phono 1 with a music hall tt, that is amazing! i wouldn't expect to see such a incredible phono stage with that set up.can't suggest an integrated today, but good luck 
Best live album you've ever heard?
most direct to disc live studio takes typically have next to incredible dynamics.jazz at the pawnshop has fun jazz and tremendous ambience, thats my pick aside from dd 
Best Looking components / your vote please
oracle delphi ttaleph amps 
Vinyl's Noise Floor
bottom line is thisdigital sounds more dynamic because there is no discernable noise, however vinyl is more dynamic from noise floor up.our ears filter the noise as they hear it and natuarally process the music or sound... that's what it is all ab... 
Oracle to Bang & Olufsen - Interconnect?
go to a B&O shop they have the cables, worse case they can order it. no big deal... enjoy 
Neutral preamps
aleph p and 5 are neutral... best combination i have ever heard 
How to stop the boom in the low frequencies
buy this book to understand the problem better...and figure out a fix.master handbook of acoustics, fourth edition, F. Alton Everest 
Best integrated tube amp for 1500?
saw a british fidelity A1 for $200 from San Francisco advertised today.it has a phono section and 20W and sounds gorgeousdownside is the age and condition and the chance that it turns into a grenade when the unit has had its day.might be the best ...