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AS Challenger mk 2 vs. Avid Diva 2 sp vs. Rega P9
The Amadeus GTA is vastly different in a build quality sense when compared with the MDF based Amadeus. I don't think the standard Amadeus has poor build quality, but I agree that it is not "substantial" feeling. I was surprised how much better the... 
Best 845 tube out there?
has anyone heard the new Shuguang Natural Sound 845-T series? 
Well Tempered SIMPLEX or Rega RP6
Well Tempered and Rega in the same sentence? Oh my... 
Best used turntable/arm combo for under $7,500.00
Amadeus GTA and DPS, new, for $4200. 
LP12 vs Classic III vs. ?? vs.??
as Roscoeiii said, Well Tempered Amadeus should be on your list. I've had a Classic 1 and there is nothing the Classic does better than the Amadeus. 
Rega RP 3 vs. Pro-ject Xperience Cllassic
I had the Classic and a totally modded P5 and thought the Classic was better. I do not like the Rega sound or build quality at all. 
Vapor Cirrus Black vs dc10 Berlin Studio Monitor
Mountain-high has admitted he gets B stock from DC10 and re-sells them. Also, the user who seems to be the owner(?) of DC10 told Mountain-high to knock it off with all this nonsense in the other thread. 
New Shelter 901-iii
some more details...the Mark III has the same stylus as the Mark II.the biggest change is the cantilever, which is now a harder aluminum, similar to what is found on the Shelter Harmony.the Mark III was designed for more stable performance. 
New Shelter 901-iii
it says:New productDue to the requests of re-production of 901 series, we produced TYPE3 of SHELTER MODEL 901.Currently in the special bargain price - 128,100 yen. 
Why do I like the Denon 103r so much?
I have a Well Tempered Amadeus, A23 SUT, and 103R. it's a great combo! you can get a new Simplex, which I hear sounds very close to the Amadeus, for $2k. 
Mint LP Best Tractor---HELP
I think there are two distances for the Classic, depending on what model year you have. This may be why is asked you for the info. I used one for my current production Classic 1 and it worked great. I'm going on memory about the two distances, but... 
Well Tempered latest products
3) forever I would imagine, it's very thick, not something that would evaporate. I also live in a dusty place, and that was a concern of mine before buying, but my goop is still looking fine. no need to replace it. 
California Audio Show 2012
The only room that had the magic for me was the Audio Note UK. 
Turntable recommendation
Well Tempered Amadeus new for $2850 or Simplex new for around $2100. I've had the Classic and now have have the Amadeus, really no comparison sound wise. The WTA is a quirky design, but if you can handle that it's amazing. 
Turntable Recommendation for Beginner
Just don't buy a Rega.