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Phono Pre-amp for Analog Newbie
I left out the very good Whest 20 from my recommendation above on a phono pre. That should be on your "short list" as well... 
Phono Pre-amp for Analog Newbie
You will not be disappointed with the choice of the Scoutmaster.Cartridge : Dynavector 20X or 17D MKIIRCM : VPI 16.5 The Record Doctor is a great value at 200.00 (I used one for several years), but the 16.5 is much better.Record cleaning fluids : ... 
Supratek ??
Mine was delivered to the door on the East coast for 130.00 shipping, 150.00 duty/customs fees. 
mother passed away - pro recording help needed
Dennis,I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family at this terrible time.To answer your question: If you are willing to work in the analog domain, I have a very high quality (Sony D5M) portable stereo cassette recorder th... 
VPI Scoutmaster questions.........
I have had the Scout and now have the Scoutmaster in my system. I auditioned both the SDS and the Walker Motor Controller. While the SDS made a vast improvement in pace and rhythm, the Walker is in another league altogether. While it is almost twi... 
Your "DREAM" piece
For me, the Walker Proscineum Gold turntable and it's companion Prologue rack with the Magic Diamond cart. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Mahler "Symphony No. 1" Solti/LSO (London CS 6401) 
advice on hiding cables
Hardwood floor, or , wall-to-wall? How about flat cables run under the carpet if it's wall-to-wall. If hardwood, run the cables under the floor (provided there is a crawl space or basement beneath your room). 
Bryan Ferry - Boys and Girls SACD -long-
Great review! as much as I enjoy my vinyl copy of "Avalon", Reading your well thought out review tells me I can purchase "Boys and Girls" and listen to the 2 channel SACD mix on my modest digital setup, enjoy how it sounds, and more important, not... 
Question for First Sound Owners
I had the opportunity to listen for an afternoon to the First Sound MKII paired with a Berning ZH270 driving Merlins, all Cardas cables. Source was a Cary CD player with a full set of Modwright mods. The First Sound/Berning/Merlin combination was ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
tonight:Leroy Jodie Pierson (APO 005) New release from Chad Kassem's Blue Heaven Studios, recorded direct-to-disc.Bill Evans "The Tokyo Concert" (Fantasy F-9457)Oscar Peterson Trio w/Milt Jackson "Very Tall" (Verve V-8429)Beethoven "String Quintet... 
Kubala-Sosna & Meitner Emm Labs Gets my top Vote
Albert,I think I DID save it. That's what I'm looking for. (I also switched computers) 
VPI Scout Placement
Get yourself a 2-3" thick maple cutting board, put some cones underneath it, put the Scout on it. If you want to keep the whole shebang near your listening position, place the maple/cone assembly on top of an inexpensive amp stand.That will raise ... 
Kubala-Sosna & Meitner Emm Labs Gets my top Vote
Good one Albert!PS: I am still looking for my file that has the goof on user names you did a while ago. I know I told you I would send it to you when I saw you in NY, I didn't forget, it's just not as accessible as I thought.... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Albert,I bought the Jodie Leroy Pierson disc from Chad in NY myself. Stunning realism, and a lot of fun to listen to.Both releases highly recommended!