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Classic records reissue - very disappointing
The Scheherazade from Chesky:They used the pure 2-Track Tape without the - normally - added 3. channel. This means, the mid Part (left-mid-right) is not supported or 'pushed'. The result is, the listener gets a more realistic Soundstage. The recor... 
Classic records reissue - very disappointing
I bought the Classic Records from Day 1, I have most of their Living Stereos and Mercuries, and I also have some originals and compared them (with adjustments in VTA). From the Mastering they are excellent, a very good job was done in the 90's. Wh... 
Best type of stylus cleaner??
Best is AT-637 
What preamp & power amp to buy?
Go to Lamm Industries. They have the best sounding gear. 
Interface: Cartridge-Preamp or Cart-Tonearm?
Dear Nandric,the normal discriminated Audiophile saves some money to get something he wants. When he bought it, he saves money for the next, step by step. I don't know many audiophiles who bought a top analog System in a very short time. The defin... 
Your best ''outstanding'' products in last 5 yrs?
Second hand Pass Aleph monoblocs 
Interface: Cartridge-Preamp or Cart-Tonearm?
When I would have the choice between1. Top Phonostage+ cheap turntable+cheap Arm+cheap Cartridgeand 2. Cheap Phonostage+cheap turntable+cheap Arm+ more expensive cartridgeI would choose no.1Most would do the other way, but I think, the Phonostage ... 
IC between Lamm pre and McIntosh amp?
Audioquest Cheetah DBS72v 
A $300-$400 turntable tweak
Halcro is right with the outer ring. I was never mad for it after listening.Vacuum is a bit different, different depending on the idea behind and some other solutions. Basis for example uses low sucking force and has an extremely clever made platt... 
Gyrodec Best Tonearm
My friend has one, he uses a SME V with it (with Benz Reference cartridge). A very nice combination. 
Ideal SUT for Lyra Olympos cartridge?
Well, Raul, I think, I forgot more about High Quality analog reproduction you will ever learn. Live in peace with MM Cartridges. That's your Standard and that's ok.cheers! 
Wavac EC-300B - Feedback Request
Tube amps should be seen as ONE unit with a matching Speaker (high efficiency, simple X-over...). The magic is in the first few watts. When it is done right, you hear in the first 3 seconds why 2A3, 45, WE300B and others have such a huge reputatio... 
How to reduce anti-skate on Graham Phantom B44 II
I think, Muzcal found the "problem". Also think it was the bearing protection which was not removed.. 
vpi cleaner
The 16.5 is a classic, it was my first contact with such a Design. A bit loud, but with increase amount of cleaning fluids today you can get good results.The 17 model is made for cleaning more records, it is available with a fan. I saw this unit m... 
What time do you wear?
Rolex Daytona..