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Back into vinyl - part 1
The famous table in "A Clockwork Orange" is a Michell model: Reference Hydraulic...though I don't know if it had the SME or Fluid tonearm. 
Used M.Logans-What to look for?
I had Sequel II's several years ago and while the panel sound was to die for the sluggish bass (in comparison) drove me nuts...so I sold them. Therefore, I'm told, get only the full range ML's like the CLS IIz...which are really the idea of stats ... 
Anyone still do insightful or intelligent lyrics?
Evanesence...new, fresh, and dark!Always Zimmer.Fra Lippi Lippo.Tanita Tikaram. 
Joss Stone - Soul Sessions
She was on in Toronto last month LIVE on radio 104.5 FM with Roger Ashby and sang several samples. When Roger arrived she was sleeping on the sofa in the lounge and 10 minutes later was in their mini-studio singing live on air. A young woman to wa... 
Suggestions for 220v amp
Re: Spectral Power amps. for 220volts. Mine is 120v and I need to learn if they use double wound transformers or have a switch for European use. And if so can the change be done in the field?(Will phone Spectral too). 
Have you ever deceived your wife-audio purchase
Yes...the policy is to ALWAYS deceive them...since they find out in the end anyway! It's that period between the installation (at night of course, through the side door) and the 'discovery' that is FREE...by which time I have another deal on the g... 
I turn the big Half-Century today
Foggy (very, very, foggy) Mountain Breakdown...Happy Birthday! 
Help identify/find this non-US spkr manufacturer?
Try Newform ribbon...? 
If You Could Only Keep 3-CD's LP's , Which Ones?
Homedesign...you make a cogent argument for "live to 2 track" as the sole format allowed. However, the "market" has it's own, rather grotesque, head. NO, NO, NO, I get to bring my system with me. Anyway, the Lord uses Krell, St. Peter gets the low... 
Newbee dumb question, What exactly is B stock
'B' Stock...a pair of "stock" McCullochs bolted onto a Dart chassis, using G.E.M. cans, Max-Torque clutches, and Azusa sprockets...Anyone know about THIS? 
Suggested NEW CATEGORIES
PHONO Pre-Amp, TUBE (valve), & REVIEW categories, it seems to many of us, are needed to better serve the members. Table Radios too, if given the chance. (Surely A'gon can measure the pertinent "hits" and react accordingly).Some months ago I su... 
Other hobbies with these economics?
Well, if you liken our hobby to others of similar enjoyment, then it would be those hobbies that feature "aging with grace", beauty, adjustability (tweaking), functionality, and oftentimes investment. Those who collect postage stamps, matchbook co... 
cornfedboy, signing off
Bon voyage, CFB, and at least keep READING us!Colm 
Can use a opinion on Stealth - CWS interconects...
Agree with the above posters...Stealth manufactures great quality cables. Serguei will speak with you himself if need be. I especially like his speaker pieces...very very made, durable construction, premium spades. Useable in all but the higest le... 
Cartridge Selection? Help
Thanks, Phil & Sean. The fellow who sold me the Delphi also recommends the Shelter cartridges and I have viewed their site. They are included in the running. My question here is to obtain the correct balance and installment properties. I will ...