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USPS shipping prices ?
Ups and Fed-Ex pick and choose what they want to deliver and their Ins. in useless.The post office takes everthing and I sent about 1200 graded cards in the last 3 years and they have not lost or damaged one.Enough said 
What is the best Beatle Song
That is what was so great about the beatles,there is not a best song because they are all "The Best".Each song is like a cell that makes up the body and that body was the Beatles.Long live their music! Robert 
Convergent Audio Preamps
Hi,If you are looking for a used C.A.T pre-amp,start with the sig Mk 3 that was a big improvement over the Mk 2,then you have the Ultimate mk 1 and 2.The Legend will be released by june but the Ultimate will still remain in production because of t... 
Koetsu Jade Platinum vs. Koetsu Jade Plat. Diamond
Thanks Cornfedboy for your input,it helps me out on making my decision very easy.I to have a graham phantom arm,does the Burma Jade track at the same force as a onyx platinum (around 2 grams.) Robert 
Koetsu Jade Platinum vs. Koetsu Jade Plat. Diamond
Hi,maybe I should word this a little better,has anyone had a onyx or jade platinum and upgraded or heard the diamond platinum version.I am thinking of upgrading from a onyx platinum and would like to know. Thanks 
CAT JL2 & Pre SL1 or Atma-Sphere MA-1 & MP-1
Have heard the C.A.T. JL2 on numerous occasions and it never ceases to amaze me,for a tube amp its bass is unbeliveable and for its power rating it can drive almost any speaker effortlessly.As for the pre-amp a sig mk 3 is a big step above a mk 2 ... 
Will the new C.A.T. LEGEND be the ultimate preamp?
Talked to Ken Stevens yesterday and the C.A.T. legend is still on course,but the new est. time of release is June or July.He is waiting for another batch of blackgate cap. the end of may then he will start production.I am sure it will be worth the... 
Graham Phantom vs the Graham 2.2
It is possible,the Phantom is like a 2.2 on steroids,it is massive in the armtube and pivot.I am sure the Onyx being a quite heavy cartridge does not mind the extra mass.But the feel of the phantom is very rigid,I think bob graham damped out a lot... 
Will the new C.A.T. LEGEND be the ultimate preamp?
C.A.T.s # is 585-359-2700.By the way I talked to Ken Stevens and he said it looks like April till he will be able to ship. 
Graham Phantom vs the Graham 2.2
I had a graham 2.2 for about 3 years and just got the phantom about a month ago.Like anything else in analog it take time to tweek it,but once you get it right my impressions were ,better bass and dynamics,smoother presentation without loss of det... 
Will the new C.A.T. LEGEND be the ultimate preamp?
The new LEGEND will list for 15000.00 with phono and 13000.00 without,at that price it will have strong competition from Lamm,Asthetix,Manley Etc.By the way thank you for the kind words about my system,The diamonds are a truly special speaker . 
Will the new C.A.T. LEGEND be the ultimate preamp?
Have 1 on order,was told will be shipped by March.Will post more info as I find out. 
CAT SL1 Legend or First Sound?
Hi,their is a new CAT preamp coming out in Nov. called the Legend.It will retail for 15000.00 with phono,13000.00 without.4 main differences will be seperate left and right volume controls,all teflon boards,black caps throughout and about 15 more ... 
Upgrade for Day Sequerra FM Reference Tuner
Does anyone know how to get in touch with david day,I talked to Dick Sequerra and he said he has nothing to do with day-sequerra tuners,you would have to get in touch with david day for service.If you have a phone # please let me know. Thanks