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Best Rock Song Of ALL TIME?
If I had to choose, it will definately be an early Simon & Garfunkle, "America" ( from my all time favorite lp!) Agree with Csontos, it largly has to do with the time it was released. 
Best Rock Album in 2013
..... actually, right now, I believe the Jason Isbell lp should be a top contender for lp of the year in all categories. Excellent songwriting/excecution! 
Best Rock Album in 2013
probably not "rock"... but this lp needs to be out there. Jason Isbell "Southeastern". 
VPI Ceramic Platter
Don't put it all on Dangermouse. The collaboration between DM @ Sparklehorse is very good! 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
I know I'm stretching the positive here, remember A J Conti, his claim to fame is ultra high demands on the end "TRUENESS" of his product, hence the normal acrylic platter vs. his acrylic platter and how it may compare. This is the "anal" I am spe... 
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Ct0517: Sorry, should have replied earlier... Holy Testosterone Batman!!! 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
Dover: The granite surface plates vs. a CNC machine = my version of "shade tree mechanics" in my world. 
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Richardkrebs: In response to your inquiry as to my tt project.... it's at least a year from reality. there won't be much new ground broken here, I'll be using my current VPI platter/bearing, there will be prescision engineering in all phases, a (4... 
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Ct0517: Whoa! My testosterone runneth over. That armwand... did I miss something?Is this a true one-piece design? I assume you've seen the 3D printed VPI arms... any thoughts? 
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Dover: I agree about the 3 point leveling of the ET. Your acknowledgement of engineering differing materials to the same level of trueness... This is what I'm getting into now, I'm aquiring a granite surface plate with a remarkably true surface th... 
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I can only add: when I set up a cartridge, I try hard to set the appropriate VTA for said cartridge in the "neutral zone", (my term), of the arc block. The "neutral zone".... This to me is the (center range) of the arc block, where as if I adjust ... 
Your Favorite Cover Songs?
Larryi: Nazareth's "Love Hurts", nice to see this. 
Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa-"Don't Explain"
"Don't Explain" was my first listen into these artists, since I've tried a couple of Beth's lps. "37 Days" is a great lp that showcases her extraordinary vocals. Get it!"Bang Bang Boom Boom" is good but sadly COMPRESSED! 
Your Favorite Cover Songs?
M Ward "Let's Dance" Rodrigo y Gabriela "Stairway To Heaven"Cat Power "New York"Agree that (any) Cowboy Junkies cover is great! 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
Does your design allow enough adjustment for the differing heights of the various cartridges out there? How about overhang? Any adjustment for this? Of course, these two go hand in hand most of the time.