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What drugs do you use to enhance your listening experience?
Amazingly these are all legal!  My preferences, not necessarily in this order: Dopamine, Serotonin, Endorphins and especially Oxytocin.  And we all have them handy.  A quick search on how to naturally release these chemicals from their constraints... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Heh........."He is an expert in doublemoral."  Go ahead fool buy a cartridge from the (MEH).....X! 
SOTA Nova
sbank, I run an an old-school gimble bearing Alphason HR100s made with british titanium.  A perfect match for a Koetsu or Kiseki etc..  at 800 POUNDS STERLING, that's 800 quid mate, this tonearm was and still is a giant killer in its heyday.  Audi... 
SOTA Nova
Being the proud owner of a SOTA STAR NOVA V / Vacuum platter for the last 10 years has allowed me to set it up and play it with absolutely a problem free experience with no regrets  Can't complain with one replacement belt in that timeframe.  Donn... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
"Bouncing In The Dead Wax"As much as this seems to be an underground reference to a vault recording of the Grateful Dead it is not!  Any help here would be appreciated.  Really enjoying this MM.  Supex MM SM-100 with the SMM 25 E (Eliptical) stylu... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Just wondering if anyone has pursued the Lithuanian connection?  Looks intriguing:http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-MC-cartridge-low-output-boron-cantilever-non-standart-damping-system-/32... 
What is your recommendation on upgrading a Linn LP
Best Upgrade : sell the linn and buy a SOTA! 
The new Tube Technology
I too am somewhat skeptical. Yet find the potential intriguing. Look how long it's taken for Graphene to catch on. The potential for application is still untapped in the audio marketplace. Magico uses it now in the latest speaker offering. 
The new Tube Technology
If it can surface mounted, it certainly can be socket mounted. A new era of tube rolling....? 
Old Sota Turntable Questions
As the proud owner of a Star Nova V I agree with both Elevick and Davide256. You could contact SOTA direct, Donna has always been very helpful with all of my inquiries and should be able to give you additional insight. SOTA will also check it out ... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Mmmmmm Acutex. One wonders what other Tri-pole design cartridges are out there? I know there are others..... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Extremely-Rare-AKG-P100-Limited-Edition-MI-Cartridge-/252022528190?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3aadb698bebeware of foxtan 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Frogman, stranger things can happen south of the border. I heard El Diablo went deaf and thus can no longer post regarding his golden ear recommendations. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Ox " Panasonic cart with Jon Iverson source/preamp etc.)" I am always intrigued with tales of the late Jon Iverson. His disappearance and death still remain a mystery to this day. The man was a legendary genius of an engineer to say the least. Ple... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Enough theory already. I want more cartridge recommendations. This thread used to be cartridge of the month/week. I know there are others out there awaiting my ears. MM/MI/MC bring it on!!! Donde es el Mexican?