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shawnlh

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Turntable for life
If I could ever land one of these I would never look at another TT again.....http://clearaudio.de/en/products/turntables-statement.php 
What is a good entry level turntable?
Clearaudio Concept TT w/MC cartJolida JD9 II Phono pre (be sure to upgrade the tubes asap)Both are good starting points 
Tube Integrated Amp - Help Please
http://www.decware.com/newsite/TORII.htm                         orhttp://www.decware.com/newsite/MYSTERY.html 
What the *#$@ happened??
bpd24, yes, the platform is an air bladder with rollers on top. Works a treat.ct0517, I thoroughly enjoyed reading your post, a plethora of useful info for sure. I always enjoy learning from those who are willing to share their knowledge, Thank you. 
What the *#$@ happened??
All right, finally getting some where. Came across a diy isolation table, and wow, it really really works, and costs pennies. No more mass loading for me, maple and granite be gone. I’ll be using this simple effective device until I can pick up a/... 
Please recommend preamp
Schubert, I'm still running the stock tubes, and I haven't done any rolling as of yet. The sound is sublime as is. But from the research I've done, it seems that the stock output tubes are well liked and difficult to surpass. However, the input tu... 
Who are the most underground high-end companies
Decware 
Please recommend preamp
Fwiw, I am EXTREMELY pleased with the Decware CSP3. 
The one piece of gear you will never sell
Thinking my Simaudio W5 power amp will be with me for many years to come. It really doesn't add any flavour, just lets whatever's behind it come through in a large way. 
Do you think audiophiles are the most gullible hobbyists
If a person has the time to research, thoroughly, you can avoid much of the snake oil. I haven't been involved in this hobby for too long, but it has been my experience that this seems to be the case. I spent 100's of hours on line, many of them o... 
What Cartridge please?
Thanks dgarretson, noted. 
What Cartridge please?
What would be your opinions on this........http://www.lpgear.com/product/AT50ANV.html  The cost fits in with the rest of the system. 
What Cartridge please?
I listen to a huge variety of music, about only thing I don't listen to is classical. I prefer strings to air (to a point), and tend to shy away from brass instruments other than the sax. I try not to be too analytical when listening as I find it ... 
What Cartridge please?
After some time (hours and hours) on the ol' interweb, I've seen the Shelter 501 and Lyra Delos come up several times. Thinking I may have to put them on my short list. But still open to suggestions. 
What Cartridge please?
A $9k cart seems ridiculous for a $1.5k table, let's get serious. There has to be a point of diminishing returns some where. I was thinking $2k for a cart is enough for this TT. Or is the Concept more capable?