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Responses from zavato

If this pandemic doesn't finally kill my cartridge, nothing will
Millercarbon’s response was truly a shot out of left field 
Are you a special snowflake?
Pass the popcorn please 
Recommend cartridge for pass labs preamp amp and Harbeth 40.2
which Pass phono preamp are you using?  
Break in time that extends to months or maybe even years!!
1000 hr to break in? Nah- 1000 hrs for the reviewer to get used to the sound? Possible  
AFFORDABLE (under $1K) Best SS and Tube Amps for HD600
Bottlehead Crack- stunningly good with the HD600’s  
audiophiles who are just getting the itch to upgrade
I’m a long time LP12 owner (since the 90’s); I really like my table, and it’s had updates over the years- I started with the Basik power supply, Rega arm and a Linn K9; now I have a Lingo power supply, Kore chassis, Ekos II arm, and Arkiv B cartri... 
RIP Art Dudley
Sad for so many reasons. Young man and given the current health crisis, a proper funeral is not possible. Had the pleasure to meet him briefly in Manhattan ages ago RIP  
My list of seller red flags
So many rules! Overpriced is often subjective. No trades has got to be a personal preference. Some might like it. Price is firm is sort of a silly objection. You don’t like the asking price? Move on. And who says you can’t make an offer on a “firm... 
How I spent my time at home
What I did today-1- tried a few different settings on my phono preamp for cartridge loading- wound up going from 166 to 250 ohms3- increased speaker toe-in- can just barely see the inner side panels now when in my listening chair4- ordered some LP... 
Mark Sammut is ill. Does anyone know how to give support
I heard from Mark today- thankfully he’s on the mend -  
Mark Sammut is ill. Does anyone know how to give support
Mark is a rock solid guy- wishing him a speedy recovery-  
How I spent my time at home
Rearranged my gear again- suspiciously similar to my previous set up.  
Who are your favorite A'gon posters?
 Atmosphere and Almarg  
Demo'ing Class A amps, Appreciation Suggestions from those who recently been there
I had tubes for many years. Since switching to Pass I have zero interest in tubes. Pass is stupendously good 
Do any still use an older high end tuner from the past?....
Springbok10- a 3 story whip antenna? Now you’ve gotten me curious. Can you share details please?