thomasheisig

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LP Sound Quality
Probably your Needle is dirty. 
Anyone experienced with Rolf Kelch Ref table?
I did listen to such a table when we met at the owners place for our cartridge test (Zyx UNIverse, ATMOS, PC-1, XV-1s and Kondo IO)There is worse out there :) 
Koetsu cartridges - myth or reality?
All Koetsus I ever listened to are great when the owner has a super analytical reproduction system and he looks for additional warmth. Here they are great with their dominant, blown midrange and their non existant high frequency area, linked with ... 
Lamm ll2 preamp vs Lamm l2 preamp
I have both.The LL2 has higher outputThe L2R is superior in the high frequency Area and Detail in general. Inside are better parts.Both have strenghts only, no negatives.The LL2 is a superior preamp for the money and a fantastic match with the ML2... 
Best tube amp for Wilson Watt/Puppy
I would think about 2.Hand CAT amps 
Mark Levinson Nr32 compares to .........
The only Transistor Preamp, which made my day, was the old Jeff Rowland Consummate. But I think, today all of them is more or less the same. A little bit of this here, less there.Stay with the Levinson 32. 
Record Cleaning Machines: Hannl or Typhoon
I think, the Hannl is available at Acoustic Sounds 
What is the BEST phono stage
Have you heard the Kondo MM phono stage with the Kondo transformer?Yes, I did listen to it with a Kondo M7 Phono, too. 
What is the BEST phono stage
Lamm LP2 with Kondo SFz 
Loricraft Record Cleaning
I've read your enthusiastic comments and I would like to share some of my impressions, because I think, it can make some things more clear.Let's say, it is not that important how you put your fluid onto the surface, much more important is:How to r... 
Graham Phantom damping fluid level.
Make it hot, before you fill it inside. 
Upgrade from Old Basis Ovation
Don't believe them. Get rid of this table. Go out and buy some of this modern, hyped stuff.Make me an offer :) 
best artists in the last 15 years
Rick Rubin`s 12 Songs from Neil Diamond.Outstanding. 
Lost on next upgrade from SME 20/2 + IV.Vi arm ...
To1: well, not that bad, this idea2. No, try Audioquest Leopard with DBS 72V active Shield3: Good for your ears4: something new for the Eye satisfies most 5: see above6: yes, give others the chance to get it cheap7: DaVincigood luck :) 
Which arm best for SME30-2?
With the Koetsu is the Phantom a safe way to go.Or a 9" DaVinci (or when another Armboard is available, the 10" with SME/regular mount ...).