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| Vinyl heresy-overhang induced distortion is not that important #me too.It'a about time someone came forward!I always thought it was my poor hearing and possible lack of ability with my overpriced alignment jig.Perfect excuse to upgrade the table! | |
| Went down the "rabbit hole" of speaker cables and these showed up! I just see black garden hose with what appears to be machined boxes...wheres the speaker cable? | |
| Sony PS-X9 Is this the table?https://www.ebay.com/itm/SONY-PS-X9-TURNTABLE-fully-restored-with-remote-and-Phono-output-stage-rest...Unquestionably, an engineering masterpiece. Value naturally, is in the wallet of the buyer.I would test the waters however, a... | |
| VPI Scout 2 vs. Classic 1 vs MOFI ultradeck IMO, there isn’t a big deal handling a unipivot arm. You simply adopt a careful routine, and never RUSH things. It may appear to be strange, since the arm can flop around, but the cue is what keeps things in check.Cue lever ALWAYS up, position arm... | |
| VPI Scout 2 vs. Classic 1 vs MOFI ultradeck Do a search, there should be owners giving perspective on Scout/Classic comparison."It amazes me how much hype there is in the retail sector these days."Just like any market-sell the sizzle,not the steak!I do believe the Classic design by sheer m... | |
| Jimmy Page, It's time to call your lawyers? What Howlin Wolf cut does Zep reference with the"Lemon Song?"Or is it some other Blues cat? This thread has become a music history class... like!I can't get enough of El Becko's bad ass cover of this tune,which also was covered by the great Fredd... | |
| VPI Scout 2 vs. Classic 1 vs MOFI ultradeck mpomerantz-I can speak directly about comparing the VPI Classic & MoFi ultra.Had the opportunity to demo the Ultra in my system. I have a Classic that’s 6 years old.Its automatically unfair because the MoFi comes with MM cart, and I have a dec... | |
| Jimmy Page, It's time to call your lawyers? This thread is wandering..IMO, R&R NEEDED the 60's American/British bands to "lift" fromthe Blues legends. That's how it developed. Page,Hendrix,Clapton,Beck...took the riffs and expanded them to what R&R is(was)If that didn't happen, the ... | |
| New Rega Planer 8 (P8) Turntable - Apheta 2 Cartridge Combo - Thoughts fsmithjack-Good to hear you're making progress with your journey.Yes, the interpretations of my entries should be read as just a point of view, and nothing else. Many who are SS listeners seem to like what a tube phono stage adds. It may however, ... | |
| Have you had enough of Classic Rock? "FM is dead"FM Rock & Roll radio is dead.NPR Classical & Jazz alive and clinging | |
| Saint-Sean’s 3rd Symphony Apologies for the thread jack-Any E. Power Biggs fans here?After reading this thread, it inspired pulling out one of his "Historic Organs of..."LP's Italy-Organs of Bologna, Brescia,Ravenna and Bergamot. Bellissima!Made my dull breakfast of oatmea... | |
| Saint-Sean’s 3rd Symphony ANY system/room is challenged by that masterpiece.I have several LP versions. A couple faves:The same Mercury Living Presence-Dupray80’s DG digital recording with the Berlin PhilRCA Living Stereo -Boston Symphony-MunchOnly the best treated/dedicat... | |
| Jimmy Page, It's time to call your lawyers? Jbhiller-Regrettably , I concur with the linked reviews.I just refuse to get off the "classic rock"bus. I view any new band now, as simply a weak/bad cover of what was.IMO- if there is room for R&R to progress,It's NOT thru GVF. Almost cringe... | |
| New Rega Planer 8 (P8) Turntable - Apheta 2 Cartridge Combo - Thoughts Fsmithjack-Your audio journey is understood.Since I'm off the audio gear wagon, it sounds exhausting to me."Also, do you think it is ok for me to try out my brand new records or should I wait until I buy a record washer and wash my new records fir... | |
| Well... guess I have to jump in the rabbit hole of speaker cables... lol Here's something for perspective http://www.roger-russell.com/wire/wire.htm#conditionerGreat info to help with your decisions. Some suggestions/advice(not necessarily here) really should be questioned. |