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Linn Ikemi owners
I owned an Ikemi for years and never heard anything but a slight motor noise when loading the disc other wise completely quiet. I miss that about the Ikemi. I would wait till it fails. 
VPI Scoutmaster vs. Pro-ject RM10
I am glad to see some votes on the Clearaudio Performance as I am considering this as well. I heard one last week but the dealer didn't have a phone stage to match the Glider cart. I owned a Glider years ago and came to realize it was a little for... 
Linn LP 12
The beauty of the LP12 is that all upgrades from 1972 to current can be added to a table built at any time. The bad news is that is not cheap. I bought a used table 2 yrs ago and the dealer went through it completely at that time. New Springs, adj... 
How does smoke effect speakers?
Actually the Smoker they get, the player they get! 
How does smoke effect speakers?
I find that lots of smoke makes the music sound more live or concert like. 
If cables can break-in, can they then wear-out?
Aw come on I was hoping to market my KaBLO-Dometer. And for the more descreet my KableKlocker with digital read out and alarms that remind you to replace. Dang and just developed a plan to get some bailout money to build a new factory....*sigh* 
ARC LS26 vs BAT VK-31se preamps
Dweller which bat in the LS26 (6K) price range? 
The Best CDs to Give as Presents
Unless you have their collection memorized....gift card. 
Glass Shelf under CD Player or not?
What CD player are we talking about. Some CD players have good feet that are designed to be on a solid surface. If they are hard rubber feet, I would go try sorbethane feet to the chassis and use the glass directly on top of the maple to keep the ... 
mc252 v. mc501s in a 13 x14 room?
Dbarger, the 352 had the dual balanced as well the 402 does. I think that the 402 must have a better power supply.But when I traded Chuck at McIntosh told me I would only gain the LED Lighting and the 50 watts. But at RMAF I spoke with Ron Cornile... 
mc252 v. mc501s in a 13 x14 room?
The 501 is double balanced in the output circuit, where as the 252 is not. McIntosh referes to this circuit as dual differntial in earlier models like the 352. But later models like the 402, 501, 602 are calling it double balanced. I would recomme... 
Why is some vinyl noisy?
So remind me again, why is it we love vinyl? 
Last 3rd of LP has High Feq. Distortion
As mentioned the dealer had two other table sound the same and when I played some other pressings I didn't notice it including the Original Peter gabriel release. I had a copy that I played and it is just not there. I really belive the dealer is a... 
Last 3rd of LP has High Feq. Distortion
DougThanks glad to hear I hate stepping on the wrong toes. Maybe the vinyl re-issuers will take heed and offer a better product or drop their prices to comensurate thevalue provided. 
Jethro Tull questions...
Crest of the Knave , man I am telling you Crest of the Knave!