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What are you listening to right now?
Bobby Whitlock, Rock Your Sox Off on vinyl.I'm going to see him live this coming Wednesday evening. 
LIO versus LFD NCSE with Harbeth Compact 7?
I have the LFD NCSE MK II. I went to Axpona 2017 for the express purpose of listening to the Harbeth SHL 5 plus 40th anniversary edition. At the time I had the Harbeth m30.1s for about five years; the Compact 7s before that.Vinnie Rossi was had hi... 
Best Debut Albums
Although neither of theses bands started with the idea of staying together their first release was great.Travelling WilburysKGB 
Ethical Help from the AudiogoN Community
adeep42,If you ever have something listed for sale that I am interested in, I would have zero reluctance to buy from you. You handled this matter in a truly admirable way. 
Harbeth sound with high wife acceptance factor?
So Dasha, do you remember the amp and source used with the Harbeths you listened to that brought you to your conclusion about their sound? 
I'll Take "Songs About People" for $200
Bob Dylan's "Sara" firm Desire album. 
Best female vocal recording on CD?
Madeleine Peyroux, "Half the Perfect World" cdLizz Wright, "Dreaming Wide Awake" cdFor a single cut from "Lost On The River, The New Basement Tapes", Rhiannon Giddens singing "Lost On The River #20". Hauntingly beautiful to my ears! 
Bands who'se names describe thier sound.
I am about half way through Robbie Robertson's new autobiography,"Testimony". Highly recommended!Now, back to the lists. 
Cabinet
Oops. Double tapped the post your response. 
Cabinet
The porcelain is just a thin layer over steel. To my mind the question also arises, will the components being surrounded by a steel encloser, except the front when the door is either open or removed, present any problem. I don't have any knowledge... 
Cabinet
The porcelain is just a thin layer over steel. To my mind the question also arises, will the components being surrounded by a steel encloser, except the front when the door is either open or removed, present any problem. I don't have any knowledge... 
Greg Lake RIP
I never got to see them but I bought their albums as they came out in the 70's. When I think about the enjoyment they gave my friends and me I have to say, What lucky men we were. 
Your "go to" lps for system evaluation
Sorry guys. You are right. My inquisitiveness got the best of me. As to my mention of Holly Cole, "Romantically Helpless", I wasn't trying to use it as a wedge to distract this thread. I find it to be a very good LP. The first two songs on side A ... 
Your "go to" lps for system evaluation
@bradf I sent the arm out to have the rewire done. My hand was forced due to one of the clips to the cartridge post broke. Not a big difference to my ears.What changes did you hear when you changes the subplatter and counter weight?Thanks 
Your "go to" lps for system evaluation
Holly Cole, " Romatically Helpless"bradfQuick question regarding your Rega P5-I also have a P5 with external PSU. I had the tonearm rewired, Incognito Rewire Kit. I also replaced the stock feet with Black Diamond Racing feet and use the the upgrad...