stringreen

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Shipping from norway to usa?
I would NEVER EVER do that.  Disappointment is looming. 
Is a low output MC superior in sound quality to a high output MC??
syntax has it... however, you have to have enough gain and quality in your other gear to appreciate the difference. 
Thiel Owners
obigny...yes Thiels are full range, I would use subs anyway - even 2. Its not that you’re adding booming bass, its that you’re evening the presentation, and letting your amps coast. You’ll be amazed at how the mids clear up.Re: Nordost....I think ... 
They Almost Never Quote A Price , Why?
Its called negotiating..... 
Out of these two cartridges which would you choose?
sbank.....Mine didn’t cost anywhere near that price...(I think I paid 2....) If that’s too much go for a black.. The upgrade is significant with either of my suggestions. The Expressimo weight is a significant upgrade as is the wiring.  I've heard... 
Ancient AR Turntable with NO anti skate
Anti skate is such a low force that it is inconsequential..most part theoretical.  Actually  no antiskate sounds better than yes a/s. 
When and how did you, if at all, realize vinyl is better?
I don't know if its true.   I have CD's and the same vinyl...sometimes CD's are better, sometimes the vinyl is better.  (shoulder shrug) 
Why does bi-amping speakers sound better?
Its much better to use one better amp than 2 with inferior performance. 
Out of these two cartridges which would you choose?
How about Ortofon Winfield 
Best excuse for playing loud music?
The sound of a live orchestra is really not loud at all....just clear, clean, and dynamic 
Musical Fidelity A5 Fire - Struggling to get support
When buying these things, its as important to know the company's support history as to its audio performance.  I hear way too many reports as Kevin describes. 
Audioquest WEL Signature
I had WEL in my system and thought the Everest/Montblanc was far better..as a matter of fact, I liked almost everything else better ..just shows to go ya how more important system matching is than price. .. 
Cable elevators
I've never found the least bit of difference with/without them. 
Do you think you need a subwoofer?
I use Vandersteen 5A speakers.  They have built-in subs that are driven from their own amps...my main stereo amp drives the mids/highs.  This frees up the amp from the power hungry subs and permits it to just loaf with smile.  Two subs are better ... 
Technics SL1200: standard overhang gauge or MintLP
You are much more likely to adjust the cartridge correctly with a MINT even if the exact same measurements are on any other gauge.  It eliminates site errors.