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| Reference System TT - Dr. Feickert Analogue or Sota As an owner of a Sota Nova VI with mag lev bearing and Eclipse controller/tachometer package, I would recommend it. Most of the observations made by @mijostyn describing his Cosmos are spot on. The long-proven reliable vacuum system and rock solid... | |
| Pro-Ject Extension 12 to SME Model 10 Having owned previously VPI TNT6HR and Technics SP10mkII, I now own and would agree on Sota. There a used ones out there because they've been around 30+yrs, they're HIGHLY upgradeable, and if SME was something you like, SME arms are one of the mos... | |
| What unknown musical artist would you like to share with your fellow audiophiles? I went to hebrew school with Adam Cohen.Wait a minute, I went to hebrew school with 3 guys named Adam Cohen. | |
| What unknown musical artist would you like to share with your fellow audiophiles? Love Greg Brown's album "The Poet Game". Brand New '64 Dodge is cut that got a bit of college/indy airplay. Great lyrics. The Spring Standards are a band I have to recommend. Three great songwriters who all sing lead and play multiple instruments.... | |
| amp match for quad esl63 When I had ESL63USAs I loved using Dehavilland 845 monos, which crushed a Cary Rocket 88. The Berning ZH-270 was also fantastic. I heard a number of 845 and 211-based amps which in general were head and shoulders above the other tube type amps. Ch... | |
| Tune of the Day "Carried Away" - Television | |
| Best way to spend $1000 on used bookshelf speakers? Proac Response 2 would be a great match considering the amp & desire to rock out with something small...not often easy to do. Since they are an older model $3K originally, used ~$1K is possible. Looking for 2 seconds, I found: https://reverb.c... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? @slaw Yeah, Kathleen Edwards is under-appreciated! Every release of hers stands the test of time.Mendelssohn in Scotland - Peter Maag/LSO 1960 Kingsway Hall Decca reissue - wow!Jackson Browne - Running On Empty This one sounds so much better on v... | |
| Need advice/opinion in choosing Vandy 2ci or Thiel 1.5 Maybe but I sold my Vandys and replaced them with Thiels at twice the price. I liked the Vandys better. Considering Thiels mate well with a narrower range of electronics and they're out-of-business, I couldn't recommend Thiels in 2021 to any but t... | |
| The Most Philosophical Song You Ever Heard What's so funny about peace, love and understanding?If we can throw in album titles, Bodeans - "Love and Hope and Sex and Dreams "covers pretty much every song ever written. Cheers,Spencer | |
| TASK FOR VINYL RECORD FANS! Pablo releases of Basie jams and others in that series Maria Muldaur first 2 LPsDavid & David - BoomtownRy Cooder and Jackson Browne titles if you get luckyDavid SylvianCheers,Spencer | |
| The Most Philosophical Song You Ever Heard If it’s not too late, please, please can I make it a CHEESE burger | |
| Questions on Overhang/Cartridge Alignment using Dr Feikert Protractor on VPI Classic 3 you can post pics on imgur and insert links here to your pics. It's free & secure. | |
| Speaker Recommendation up to 70k Highendbroker has used Vivid Giyas. Worth a shot given the parameters and CH demos. Cheers,Spencer | |
| Jazz Fans-- Name some of your favorite, less well known recordings Serge Chaloff - Blue Serge Engaging bari sax led set, not too pricey if you find it. Cheers,Spencer |