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Vinyl vs. top-notch digital
..regarding "vinyl noise". If your table is set up properly and your equipment is good, you will get very little nose. People who hear my system tell me that they are amazed that the old vinyl that seemed to have the sssss sound - just doesn't. I ... 
Thoughts on Phantom vs Copperhead?
..some people just can't leave well enough alone... If he HAS to spend money, I am sure it can be thrust elsewhere for a bigger bang. 
The Best $10,000.00 Table + Cartridge
Audiofiel is as it again... 
Vinyl vs. top-notch digital
Albertporter is so right. The goal of this hobby is to get to the music that moves you. I have an Ayre C5xe which is also one of the best digital players around. I remember working on my Masters in Music,when all of my music professors had very, v... 
my sl 1210 is louder on the right channel
Did you check the Azimuth?? 
What Cartridges to use with Triplanar IIV Tonearm?
I have read many times regarding the infamous Benz warmth. I have a number of cartridges, and prefer the Benz Ebony LP, and/or Benz Ebony H for their musicality, their terrific tracking ability, their ruggedness, and the Benz liberal trade in poli... 
new turntable/setup advice.....garrot Optim FGS
I find that VPI stuff is very easy to install and get running well. The factory is always helpful with a real desire to make their customers happy. I find that they don't shmooze, but in simple E=mails can solve any problem with their products. ..... 
Rega P3-24, RB300 and Grado Gold... VTA
The best mat I found for my Rega 25 was the Boston Mat. It made an appreciable difference. The wool mat sounds "wolley" in comparison...but as you say, you have to raise the arm up a little more. 
What Cartridges to use with Triplanar IIV Tonearm?
You must know that the Triplanar is one of the best tonearms in the here and now. All top cartridges will be absolutely appropriate 
Rega P3-24, RB300 and Grado Gold... VTA
I had a Rega 25 with a Grado Sonata low output. I wasn't terribly happy with that match. There was always a hum problem, and the sound was too thick, brown, and fuzzy. I had a VTA adjuster on it which was needed for proper installation. I kept it ... 
headphones: $200
Go to Headphone.com I got their top of the line balanced amp and Sennheiser 650's with rewired Cardas cable, and the sound is jaw dropping. Read all aspects of the website, call them with questions, and you too will smile 
Thiel cs 3.6
I wouldn't do it. ...or send them back to Theil for a real close inspection and repair any faults. 
Wilson sophia typically found with solid state
Just for complete disclosure....I don't like the less expensive Wilson products..I think they are overpriced and use gimmics to impress the listener (out of phase midranges, bumped highs, etc) however, they do sound the best with lots of power. It... 
B&W 802 Matrix Series 3 tweeter replacement help?
My experience with B&W is that they have great support. I blew my tweeter on my 802 years after the guarantee was up, and they just sent me another. 
setting azimuth on VPI turntables
In fairness...I checked my settings that was done with the rod as I mentioned above, and then checked again with my newly acquired DVM, and found that my original settings were good as is. If you are very careful, it is possible to do it correctly...