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What I learned on Audiogon This Year
the only platform in High-End Audio where serious discussions about gear but also about philosophy etc. is possible. Congratulation!as we always tend to be very critical where else do we get valuable side information, in the glossy magazines? from... 
Equipment that has made you 'stop' looking?
Studer C37, built between ca. 1961- 1970. around 1800 pieces were sold. 
Nude Turntable Project
Thanks Halcro,you are right, I got the Empire thanks to your advice and I will have it mounted like you recommended - Xmas lies ahead of us! Maybe I am a bit reluctant to compare new cartridges after having sold my Grand Slamm. Now I know how good... 
Nude Turntable Project
Hi Halcro,having been engaged in many other topics for a while I am a late runner up to this thread. This seems to be a wonderful project you are doing Halcro, diving into the world of experimenting with old school arms and TTs. I am still focused... 
Kondo KSL M7 Vs. M77
Hi Bluetosman,if you are looking for what is the difference in sound we compared it in Nottingham: the result is - go for a separate M7 Phono instead of using the Phono of the M77. It sounds even more dynamical and powerful but very nicely with th... 
Why mono?
Agree with Mikelavigne. The Miyajima Mono BE-low plays wonderful in a heavy arm like the FR-66s - The Beatles Monos, never heard them like this before. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The Beatles Monos played with the Miyajima Mono BE-low in a FR-66s.took me a day at the weekend but it feels wonderful... 
Ortofon A90 or Air Tight PC-1
Gallant_diva, thanks - you are not the only one who told me his opinion (also people who listened to the system). Nevertheless when it comes to listening rooms most reviewers`rooms look a little under-optimized.Of course they have to change equipm... 
Ortofon A90 or Air Tight PC-1
How wonderful! Here we get to know that even auditors are struggling setting up a cartridge. Do we wonder? Honestly No! They are in such a rush today, they don`t even have the time to test the units for more than 20 days usually - not for the 3 mo... 
which is better ? MC phono stage or MM+step-up ?
Definitely a good MM + Step Up. It makes sense to invest in different SUTs or at least go for an excellent one and use many tonearms at the same time - there are solutions for doing so... 
Help me make the best arm-cartridge matches
ups Bob, you are right - should look up the date of the last comment next time. Thanks for sharing 
Goldmund Reference Turntable ?
the biggest problem I was facing with the TF-3 was if you wanted to mount a heavy system the counterweight was not perpared to balance the cartridge. I was thinking about producing a heavier counterweight but keeping in mind that due to the intens... 
Help me make the best arm-cartridge matches
Thsalmon,I am pretty sure you will enjoy your London. It has nothing to do with the old Deccas. What you need or should consider to get is a FR-66s. It not only matches the London perfectly and you are owning one of the best arms ever made, you ar... 
Goldmund Reference Turntable ?
Kevin,I had one and liked it very much. If you have a TF3 with high numbers (over 2000) you will have no problems in setting up. What kind of cartridge will you mount? 
Ortofon A90 or Air Tight PC-1
Peter, I will be at the RMAF all three days. We might exchange on tonearms if you like. The SME V has some good sides, it is a very honest and straight sounding arm in my ears.But also to be very honest maybe you deserve better...