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Best Arm and Cartridge Setup for Mono LP's
I like listening to Mono records too. There are a few cartridges out there, I use a Lyra Dorian mono and it does a very good job. It does not hum, is really silent in the grooves, not analytical, good body and robust dynamics.... Helikon mono seem... 
the greatest pop song ever?
"Higher And Higher" from Jackie Wilson 
Comments on Dire Straits Re-mastered LPs?
Hi,that is interesting. Thank you. My interest for Dire Straits started in the mid 90's and I think I got their remastered ones then from that time.When I remember right (it is long ago) they promoted their records mastered digital... 
What's your favorite MFSL
I avoid to listen MFSL whenever I can but the Folk Singer - quite spectacular - and the Cat Stevens TftT are among the better ones. 
Comments on Dire Straits Re-mastered LPs?
All Dire Straits LP's are digitally mastered. They sounded quite good and are cheap. What's the reason to go for the Reissues? 
Lyra Titan i and Olympos SL
Ok, let's do the audiophile ShootoutMary had a little lamb... 
Lyra Titan i and Olympos SL
How about using an uncolored turntable? It helps to rate something properly. 
Lyra Titan i and Olympos SL
It is interesting, the more expensive or rare a unit is, the more it is hyped. This is more or less normal ("..I never was mad for their cheaper models but THAT one is really something special, a revelation... I can't be without it....try to get i... 
Lyra Titan i and Olympos SL
The Titan i has endless details and the Olympos is one step ahead and sounds so close to the real thing like nothing else out there.But to get the best out of it, it really needs a very good System. I listened to it twice before in different Syste... 
Clearaudio Statement and Walker
[/quote]Walker has more in common with the sound of the TW line[/quote]Really?The Walker has a ton more of technical innovations and is still not different?Is High End at the low end.... 
Picture Thread
Hi, yes it confused me too when I saw that pic. I think, it has to do with the range of sharpness when I focussed to the Diamond. Looks like a hair, but isn't. 
Picture Thread
Some cartridgeswhen the going gets though.... 
Todays new vinyl LP's better than LP's 40 yrs ago?
You will find exceptions for everything, but in general, the older LP's are MUCH better than the new ones. More silent, not so sensitive for scratches, much better vinyl mixes, top quality even with 90gr pressings for a few $...A lot of knowledge ... 
What is the Phono stage you have finished with?
At the end of day:A custom made unit with 6 Phono inputsAll tube phono stage.Full Differential Balanced phono SRPP.Split passive RIAA.Full silver wired.Pure L_C power supply with double channel (= 2x) B+ rectification, with single wave tube rectif... 
the greatest pop song ever?
"Music was my first Love" John Miles