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tomic601

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Whats on your turntable tonight?
Krauss / Plant - Raise the Roof i am a Robot with a crush on Alison….  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
the immediacy is startling.. Shoji Yokouchi Trio plus Yuri Tashiro - Greensleves  ( Impex - Three Blind Mice ) i am an analog robot with no user replaceable parts  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
As Steve here likes to say “ my music friend “, Steve from Orange county stopped by to listen today and borrowed the RM-9 while his PSE monoblocks are undergoing surgery. Great listening session - all vinyl, I think Steve has about 5 k records :-)... 
Choosing the right equipment
@tubebuffer has it right about chatting with Dad first, don’t mention the inquiry about your sister as i expect he didn’t sell the shotgun. Where are you located ? $400 while a tall order might be doable w savvy craigslist type finds… Dunlavy = ... 
So where do you fall in the spectrum.? Gear or Music?
@tom6897 ya man Lie, Damm Lies, Statistics, HiFi dreamers ! count me in. i am a robot seeking a winning density function   
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@j_husker this ones for you 1961 and still rockin in the free world..   https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/7100     i am a nos tube hoarding robot  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
I hope so 2, i can backstop ya…Brian when i get done figuring out the difference the 45 rpm makes…. i have Christmas card duty tonight, so streaming ; Glory Fountain - The Beauty of 23 ( highly recommended ) The cover of Townes Flyin Shoes is hea... 
How to identify my weakest link?
you might also talk w Keith about some custom loading R for your Hana, take a whisker off the top end…. I am a purely resistive load robot  
How to identify my weakest link?
@paulgardner Yes a Herron on Stillpoints with a custom ambrosia maple faceplate. I auditioned 12 phono pre, the Herron was the best sounding that also could fit in < 17”. Keith is a real gentleman. The live edge California Walnut amp stand cont... 
How to identify my weakest link?
you might also widen your perspective on isolation. May excellent made in USA isolation. I like HRS but there are others…many others…..nice to see others are giving you more diverse advice… The high end Hana is worlds away from purple heart lush ... 
How to identify my weakest link?
You can achieve near perfect match with control room RT60 targets with right room furnishings and hidden treatments. This room is almost textbook perfect with a difficult bit of asymetry… Don’t sell investing in the room short. https://systems.... 
CAPTCHA!!!
Bob - no idea, i don’t play at that level I am an outsider robot  
Testing the Yamamoto HS-4 Carbon Fiber headshell.
and it should be called CFRP as in reinforced plastic. In Aerospace there is a wide array of both fiber and resins - each tailored for specific objectives when combined in a fiber/resin family. Just saying CF is close to meaningless, …. like Alumi... 
Testing the Yamamoto HS-4 Carbon Fiber headshell.
not to muddy the waters but have you tried the Korf ceramic headshell ? i am going to add a ceramic spacer to my Delos installed on Triplaner on advice of J Carr. Mostly a mass add vs vibration control but.. i suspect it may have effects there als... 
Honesty is How This Tube Dealer Built His eBay Business
An update to a valuable thread. I received as a gift from a friend and fellow audiophile 2x nos Mullard au7 sourced thru Brent Jesse - so good I ordered some additional Mullard from Brent! best to all