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Turntable mat journey
Herbie’s is my current mat @lewm.that’s why I asked about the thin carbon fiber mat on top of felt. I wonder how much that thin layer would change the sound? 
Turntable mat journey
Wow Ross - thanks for the quick reply. So what do you use on your P8? Do you know what the Nottingham mat is made from and if it is available in the US?Also, I don’t think it is recommended to put tape on the platter to hold down the mat, because ... 
What is your favorite album cover?
Yes - RelayerJimmy Smith - Back at the Chicken ShackLinda Ronstadt - Livin' in the USA 
eBay / PayPal: Beware - enough is never enough.
I would check out the feedback of the buyer and seller and comments. Honest people will make sure the person they are doing business with is satisfied. I like US Audio Mart. No fees. They let you connect directly with the person you are entering a... 
What do $2500 speaker cables sound like?
Of course cables make a difference the signal or power passes through them. Whether your system can reveal the difference and you can hear it is what matters. The best ones, like the best components should be neutral and let the music come through... 
Biggest audio hoaxes
CD players sound better than turntables. Worst hoax ever. Music industry wanted us to rebuy everything we owned on vinyl.Video industry is worse....VHS, Beta, Laser Discs, mini discs, DVDs, bluray. Anything to get you to buy the latest and greates... 
Where are the young audiophiles?
Of course an architect cares most about aesthetics.....no surprise there. My philosophy is whatever sounds best unless it looks ridiculous or doesn't fit.I think that is true audio sickness, but some would say they don't care about ridiculous look... 
Millercarbon's Mega Moab Mod Meander
Why not just get better speakers? For all time and labor costs, I would think it would be worth it.Unless of course you want to be a speaker designer..... 
Where are the young audiophiles?
@ghasley - Sounds like the old Bang and Olufson products would work for your clients....much more for the look than the sound, although they did have some fans that thought the sound was very good (me not among them).Also, not all audiophiles want... 
Where are the young audiophiles?
@ghasley - the market you are talking about Is something like the top .1% or smaller. Maybe a few of them care about audio, but will just ask someone to give them the best system for the room they have or have a room built for it.Also, not to nit ... 
Where are the young audiophiles?
@ironlung - sorry you are down on the industry, disillusioned and miserable. Most of the stores I see out there are exactly what you say you need to find; someone who knows what they are doing and gives a s**t. They are the owners of the typically... 
Where are the young audiophiles?
The neighborhood hifi stores aren't going to close....they already have. You have a Best Buy Magnolia in a good demographic region and maybe some home theater focused stores. The Best Buy stuff is expensive and since it is corporate, there are no ... 
Millercarbon's Mega Moab Mod Meander
I agree with the concept of what you're saying Chuck, but in reality, most Porsche tinkerers have tuner shops do the upgrades of suspension, roll cages, etc. I don't know of many audio "tuners" out there, heck, there are hardly any repair shops.Yo... 
Why Do So Many Audiophiles Reject Blind Testing Of Audio Components?
Can’t they make members register under a unique email address and restrict that address to one user? Once they’re kicked off they can’t come back unless they have a new email address.To make sure they’re not just creating more email addresses, lin... 
How many vinyl albums do you own you listen to?
About 300 of which I listen to 90% of them, on the average 4 times a year. I think if you don't listen to them at least once a year, it's a waste of space and $$. Do the math. For me it's more of a limit of what I would play than a top number. Som...