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Disappointing On Mcintosh......help
I have to say after many years of listening, I cannot put my finger on it but their just something about the McIntosh tube gear, especially the MC275, MC240, MC225, and MC30 that just sounds so right.  Never get bored of that sound and its worth e... 
Frustrated with Vinly
"Those overpriced reissues made for the sect of audiophile elitist is not what normal music lover really need, there are tons of original pressings around and people who trying to tell they are not as good as the audiophile pressing are just .... ... 
Cartridge loading
Interesting I read early on a list of preamps that were Not up to the task.  I want to mention the one, the XONO.  Michael reviewed this phonostage and said it was one of the best he ever heard.  How much could things have really changed since the... 
Breakdown of Turntable Performance
I would say its the table, then the arm, and finally the cartridge.  The cartridge I think affects the color of the music the most, but you will not get there for some cartridges without a decent turntable and arm setup. 
Turntable Advice Needed
puppyt, looks like a nice setup that you will enjoy for a long time.   
Ortofon A90 review.... wrong choice of gear
Will a better high end cartridge sound better through a lower end phonostage? Probably, however, you will most likely never hear whats really capable of that cartridge on a mid priced setup. Same holds true for a moderately priced cartridge on tha... 
Well-Tempered Golf Ball?
the well tempered turntable is a great sounding table.  One of the best belt drives I've heard. 
HELP! Technics SL1200GR/Benz Glider Anit-Skate Setting High
oh I forgot.  The Gullwing was not bad either on a triplanar 
HELP! Technics SL1200GR/Benz Glider Anit-Skate Setting High
I never heard a benz track very well. I did not use it on the Technics.  The only Benz that tracked well was a glider that was was rebuilt with new cantilever.  
VPI's new "Vanquish" Ultra High-End turntable is a STUNNER!
"Granted, 10K (the actual starting price of Rolex’s after sales tax) is high, but the quality of materials, finish, and the built-in-house movement set them apart from all but their very finest competitors. No $800 divers watch with a mechanical m... 
Worth the $$ to upgrade my tonearm?
get an SME before they are gone.   
HELP! Technics SL1200GR/Benz Glider Anit-Skate Setting High
I could never get benz cartridges to track worth a damn.  Horrible and I used lots.  Now I have a Lyra Delos and no more problems. 
HELP! Technics SL1200GR/Benz Glider Anit-Skate Setting High
I keep my antiskate below 1, about .80.  sometimes lower. 
Very Impressed with my new Technics SL-1200GR TT
they are very nice.  An absolute steal for the money you pay. 
SME is leaving the OEM and aftermarket/retail tonearm business.
Thats a mistake.