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JRDG Concentra/Concerto phono stage
The info I got from JRDG for setting my Concerto phono stage says you can set the gain from 44dB to 64.5 dB, the higher values for MC of course. I suspect it will accommodate your cartridge. Send me an email and I can fax you the info. 
What cartridge to use on the VPI Scoutmaster?
See this post re. comparison of cartridges on the Scoutmaster.I would go with the Sumiko Blackbird.http://db.audioasylum.com/cgi/m.mpl?forum=vinyl&n=329082&highlight=blackbird+dynavector&r=&session= 
How do you "polish" a dustcover?
Novus #1 plastic polish and cleaner, found at Harley Davidson stores. 
Trelja in New York - 2005
Vinh Vu of Gingko Audio here. Back from a much-needed vacation windsurfing in the Outer Banks, I did manage to come to the show today. We had our Cloud platforms at the Elusive Disc booth downstairs on the 3rd floor, and in the GTT Audio Rooms on ... 
Irving Bud Fried has died
See this on 6moons:http://www.6moons.com/industryfeatures/fried/fried.html 
Trade-off between soundstage vs. PRAT
PRaT = Pace, Rhythm, and Timing, I think. 
3 Audio Deities at 6moons
I would be the first (well, maybe the second) to protest Joe's pronouncement of diety for the likes of me (the concept of God is foreign to Buddhists like me anyway). But I can vouch for Bill's qualification based on Frank's definition. I know tha... 
Reference 3A Dulcet-anyone own this?-sound?
I am one of the lucky ones who own the Dulcets. I would say that the sound combines the bass of the Totem Ones and the mids and highs of the ProAc 1SE. Amazing bass for such a small enclosure. Build quality is first rate, the thing looks beautiful... 
Who's the best blues harp player.
I am surprised nobody mentioned Howard Levy, the brilliant harmonica/keyboardist who used to play for Bela Fleck's Flecktones. He is the only harmonica player I know that can play sharps and flats on a diatonic harmonica. And who can play harmonic... 
great little speakers
I agree that the new Reference 3A Dulcet that I heard at CES is a killer. I have owned many mini-monitors and these are the best I have heard. Very coherent, musical, liquid sounding, and did I mention deep, deep bass???? The specs goes down to 48... 
Question for Rowland aficionados
I am a fan of Rowland stuff. Currently using a pair of Model 3 monos, and a Consonance preamp in my system. Yes it sounds very natural, a Rowland signature. It may not jump out at you like some other amps would at first impression but it's a sound... 
Recommended pre amp's w/excellent phono stage
There is a Jeff Rowland Coherence One preamp now on audiogon for $800. One of the best phono stage I have owned, and I have had both the AI Modulus 3 and Counterpoint SA5.1. Rowland stuff sounds great and lasts forever. 
Best amp for Avalon Eidolon speakers?
I heard them driven by a pair of Spectral monos (don't know the model but I am told it is about 300 w into 8 ohms). The sound was out of this world. 
What speakers for a Acurus DIA100-MKII
Vandersteen 2Ce