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Why are records still warped?
Lowrider57: Your post was my impression. I felt that quite a lot of the warps were due to taking the lp off the press too soon. Your post is a similar finding. 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
FWIW: Here is my audio creed...U = understandingL = listeningL = logicC = common senseThis has been my formula for my ongoing pursuit in all things audio. 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
I don't mean this statement to reflect anything but as a point of passing on information.There is obviously a learning factor with this arm. One of the Et's great abilities is it's flexibility/adjustability. This can be a negative or a positive. I... 
CPI super platter vs. Classic aluminum platter
I'm a long time VPI user. VPI, to their credit, constantly listens and updates their product line for better sonics. Here's the problem... they leave their customers out in the cold as far as being proactive in regards to their upcoming product li... 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
Ketchup makes perfect sense. (Although with the extreme adjustability this particular arm offers, you can adjust for a faulty set-up.) It has been my contention that if one uses this arm, (in order to get the maximum pleasure), you need to have yo... 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
Confucius say: "Become one with the arm" 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
This is how I see it... Again, assuming everything is level, I prefer to use my method as it is taking into consideration playing lps in real time.According to the correct way, as stated here and in the manual, I've done that countless times over ... 
Best Sounding new releases 2015
I would include Calexico "Edge Of The Sun" but it's not there, sonically. I do believe it is one of their best and certainly more accessible to those not familiar with the band. 
Allman Brothers Band -- Shades of Two Worlds
The most underrated AB lp "Enlightened Rogues". 
Best Sounding new releases 2015
Dgarretson: You are correct in recommending the latest MMJ lp. It is definitely THE best sounding MMJ lp I've heard! I am correct, it seems, in saying that the ATO label was the problem regarding inferior sonics on their past lps. It's nice to hea... 
Extraordinary recordings on vinyl
Frogman: I think that you feel there should be more respect shown to this artist. I get it and can appreciate your post above. 
Best Sounding new releases 2015
Death Cab For Cutie "Kintsugi" 
Best Sounding new releases 2015
Mark Knopfler "Tracker"Shelby Lynne "I Can't Imagine"... not quite a 10 but I have a huge crush! 
Heart- Little Queen Friday Music LP
Qdrone: I should have mentioned that since the two BS lps I was comparing were the same thickness, I did not adjust tonearm height either. The VTA is always a consideration that I'm well aware of and I have burnt into my memory on how to adjust pe... 
Songs that Inspire or Move you
Bob Seger "Fine Memory"