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Lyra Delos vs EMT TSD 15
When you prefer a dull sound, slow and anemic, because you need a compensation for a shrill sounding System, the EMT is a good choice. When you want to spend some money but have no idea for what, check out the Kleos. When you want a killer cartrid... 
some of the best speaker cables under $250
Above all else I want musical not dry. I want to hear as much as possible into the music without it becoming clinical.Why don't you try to get better electronics. It is a common mistake to hope that a cable can transform a mediocre System to good.... 
Have you heard the Ellington Masterpieces reissue?
Who is Mikey? 
Why do my ears ring with my new amplifier?
It's a sign from God to buy better equipment 
Platter Levelling Issue
Buy a serious table 
Fake Audiophiles
I am very careful with such statements. All have their opinion about something which is not shared from everyone. Just an example - maybe you know that from own experience - you visit a show with 3 audiophile friends and let's say, the Demo is rea... 
Importance of Amplifier versus Preamp?
A good amp with a great preamplifier 
Suggestions for phono cable
Audioquest LEOpard 
Describe ube sound vs solid state
Solid State Sound is like having a shower with thousands of tiny ice cubes, Tube Sound is having the shower with water. 
suggestion for turntable upgrade
Rega Planar 3 
Cartridges and old man
I don't care about Persons, I will go for those carts which push the sonic curtain. A Person is no guarantee to get always one of those, some vary extremely in their sonic abilities (Lyra, Koetsu) even when you will always read how much better the... 
Picture Thread
Focal Grande Utopia EM 
Magic and mystery of master tape
The argument of the Master Tapes...a nice argument, but it is worthless when you don't have it. But stop, do your own...connect a mic to your Tape and sing "Mary had a little Lamb...." 
Classic Records vs. Analogue Productions
The best sounding ones are the first CR 180gr pressings from the mid 90's in 33.3 rpm and from those the 45 rpms.The Master Tape can't be improved, the detoriation is fact. Mixing here and there and shifting frequency areas later is a separate story. 
Ortofon's new A95 - titanium SLM cartridge
The next game changer :-)