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| Michael Fremer leaves Analog Planet I knew several reviewers back in the 90s, and Mikey was one of them. Let me say about him, his ears weren't what you'd think they were back then, and I doubt they got any better with time. Yes, he kept the torch lit for analog and deserves credi... | |
| Where do you buy your vinyl? I have 2 good record shops the next town over. One is a bit overpriced but has a lot of rare and obscure records, and the owner is an ass. The other is very reasonable, has high inventory turnover, and the owners are great. My son recently move... | |
| Keeping your components Dust Free I blow them off with an air gun periodically and use a lint free micro fiber cloth. A couple times a year I'll open up the cases and blow them out and clean off the tubes. | |
| Audiophile Tool Bingo @jond Dusting. shelves, equipment and TTs mostly. Sometimes thrift store or yard sale records before going on the record vac and ultrasonic cleaner. | |
| Audiophile Tool Bingo Various lights USB Microscope Dr Feikert NG protractor DB Systems protractor Bullseye level 4 foot bubble level Metric and imperial hex wrenches Micro screwdriver set Caliper Dial gauge indicator (micrometer) Pressure Gauge Multimeter ... | |
| What are we objectivists missing? Most objectivists miss Ayn Rand. | |
| Sota Eclipse packages for VPI tables. @peter_s If I understand your question, the speed controller alone won't work with the VPI motor. The Sota system comes with a motor that will fit most VPI motor housings. The Sota motor is better than the Hursts that VPI uses. It runs with m... | |
| Dumbest cable question Some unbalanced interconnects have the shield and drain wire connected only at one end. That end should be connected at the source component. | |
| Single band, tri-band or quad-band mesh for streamer Depends entirely on what bands your streamer supports. | |
| Homage to those who are pleased with your audio rig I've always been pleased with my system. My first complete high end system consisted of a Logic DM-101 turntable with a Signet arm, a Monster Alpha cartridge, a DB Systems 1b/2a/4b preamp/MC headamp, a Bryston 3B, and a pair of Energy Pro 22s. ... | |
| Advice from Audiogon family - best speaker $3k-$4k If you have the room to set them up properly, Magnepan 1.7i. | |
| Streaming vs Physical Media I have about 3000 lps, around 10 cds, and I like physical media too. However, streaming has become indispensable to me to check out new music, and music I'm considering looking for on vinyl. I don't use it all the time, but it does come in very ... | |
| Best streamer for a returning audio guy I have a Bluesound Node 2i for streaming. The newer Node is fairly reasonably priced. It works great for me as an addition to my high end analog system, and you can add an outboard dac at a later time if you feel you need the upgrade (I do not at ... | |
| Cartridge Force - Is a Little 'Over-Force' Okay? If you go above or below the recommended VTF, the coils/iron/magnets may not be aligned properly to the magnetic circuit, which could result in unpredictable sonic consequences. | |
| How best to eliminate LP warps Vinyl Flat and Groovy Pouch hasn't failed me yet. |