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Are there other Artisan Fidelity TT owners aorund?
I have a Yamamoto mono. I have heard the Miyajima Monos and they are wonderful in all their iterations. Currently the Yamamoto is set up on an RS Labs arm which may not be the perfect match, but I haven't drilled a second arm board for the Artisan... 
Are there other Artisan Fidelity TT owners aorund?
Alas, listening is the real answer and maybe Music Direct is the way to go. I hate buying and trying and returning, but at these prices, what can a poor boy do? I did get the upgraded platter from Chris, but I have not gotten the "quiet core" bear... 
Are there other Artisan Fidelity TT owners aorund?
I have an Artisan Fidelity SP 10 MK II from Artisan Fidelity. Not as high end as yours, but I'm sure more affordable. I love it! It replaced a Garrard 301 and although that was great, this is better! I am using Terra Stones from Eden Sound under i... 
Yamamoto YC-03s cartridge - hardly recommended
I have the mono version and think it's very lively and dynamic! 
Garrard 301 platter upgrade.
I too purchased a Steve Dobbins platter for the Garrard 301 and I had the sense that it made the table come alive. I have since switched to a Technics SP10II and based on the Dobbins platter experience, ordered an upgraded copper topped platter. I... 
90 degree din cable?
Thanks all! I guess all have already written their preferences....so back to the drawing board. 
Shindo and Merlin VSM
I have the Monbrison and the Merlin MMe speakers. It seems I am just beginning to get themost out of this set up with the bam back in the mix. Very musical, dynamic an accurate. I have had the JOule set up and prefer what I have now.I feel like th... 
Anthony Gallo Reference 3 without sub
I have had a pair of gallos for a number of months. And here are a few things to be aware of. Remember, they get better with time. Also they will reveal up-stream flaws in your other components. No offense, but the Nad is a nice mid-fi unit, but i... 
John Lennon Question
Sorry guys...you are all off on this one! It refers to the date his mother was killed in a car accident. The whole album is a statement which comes from his primal scream therapy where he recalls all of his life's traumas.Steve 
michell tt owners, any experience w/ pedersen mods
I did the Pedersen mods about two years ago. They were not easy to do, but I really liked the modified deck. I actually noticed more difference with the "chassis" mods than the armboard....but there are so many factors. All I can say is he is a gr... 
Omega Mikro Power Strip
Thanks,There is virtually nothing on these anywhere. Did you notice any improvement whatsoever? Was it the Omega Mikro line or the Mapleshade? 
Decca cartridge experiences
I started with the London Super Gold and moved up to the Jubilee. It was really quite easy to set up and tracked fine on my Gyrodec with a Stax tonearm. It has incredible detail and slam. It really helps to clean your record and like all the decca... 
Quad ESL 63's worth repair?
The best place I know of is QS&D in Fredricksburg, Virginia. Ask for Randy Stringer. I had a number of repairs there. The problem is that there is more than one panel inside the Quads and when one goes it is likely that the others may not be f... 
Best used Amp under $2000 for CD-50
Try the Atma-Sphere M60 mark II OTL tube amps! Well thats what i have an am quite pleased. I still am struggling with the pre-amp decision. Steve 
The best CD player with volume control
What do you think of running the ResCD50 through a pre amp? I have a Joule but also like it direct into my atma-sphere otl's. One seems far more detailed the other has a lot more body. Decisions decisions. People tell me I might get listener fatig...