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Would Like To Hear From Strain Gauge Owners
Peter,Thanks for chiming in. I have heard the SG and I think it sounds great! I am so sick of hearing about this RIAA standard I could puke. I posted this thread to find out if other people liked what they heard from the SG. Raul, a simple no woul... 
Would Like To Hear From Strain Gauge Owners
I have never been big on "standards" or measurements. I will take a piece of equipment that sounds great to my ears over one that measures great. I have spoken to 3 people that own the strain gauge cartridge and all 3 say it sounds great to them. ... 
Would Like To Hear From Strain Gauge Owners
Raul,Why do you think the SG would not sound good with the Gallo speakers? 
SRA Isolation Platform under a Turntable
The price I was quoted form Silent Running Audio for my VPI Aires 2 Extended (keep in mind this is a very large TT at 384 sq. inches) was $910 including shipping. 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Thanks guys,I got the Cortese back last night and it seems to be fine now. very quiet. Thanks again for the help. My guy replaced some of the resistors in the line stage and re tensioned some of the tube socket pins. 
Preamp Deal of the Century
HI Guys,Don't know if anyone is keeping up with the thread anymore, but I have a problem with my Cortese and I was wondering if anyone might be able to help.I am getting a spitting static noise through one channel. I have fliped all the tubes and ... 
VPI Rim Drive
Johnjc,Please post the results of the VPI Verus comparison. I am interested in hearing the differences. 
RMAF.....Meet & Greet
Hi Larry and Steve,This is Tom In Cincinnati. Larry, we used to e-mail each other about the Supratek preamps, and Steve, I bought my Berning ZH270 amp from you. I am looking forward to meeting you guys in person. I will see you at Garcias. 
2008 RMAF – – – all things analog.
HI Dre,I really enjoy analog too. Sounds like we would get along great. I hope to see you at the Audio Fest.Tom!! 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Mint604,I have owned a Supratek preamp for years with no trouble whatsoever. NO, I don't sit around staring at the wiring inside of it. I prefer to sit back and enjoy the beautiful music it produces. This is what make me happy. I hope sitting ther... 
Alternative to VPI motor for Aries 3?
VPI only takes phone calls 2 or 3 days a week. I think it is Tuesday, Wednesday. and Thursday. It may only be Tuesday and Thursday. You can e-mail them if you don't want to wait. 
Alternative to VPI motor for Aries 3?
The magic lube that stringreen refers is a lube for the turntable bearing. I got some about 6 months ago. It works great. 
Difference between the VPI Aries 2 & Scoutmaster?
The Aries 2 will not accommodate a 12" arm. I have the Aries 2 EXTended with the JMW 12.5 arm. The dimensions are larger to accommodate the 12" arm. This is a killer turntable and I have not desire to replace it. 
Review: Tube Research Labs M-225 mono blocks Amplifier
How much do TRL M225's cost? I heard they make an integrated amp too. Is that true? I have looked on the web for these also, but I find nothing. 
upgrade VPI HW19 Mk IV or get a new table?
I look forward to hearing your thought on the rim drive vs the Verus motor.