johnbrown

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Difference between ZYX 4D and ATMOS
T-bone...I'd call an email from ZYX explicitly saying that the two carts are the same much more 'evidence' than an 'understanding'.As for the rest of your post....that was the most convoluted stream of rationalization I've ever read-at least, the ... 
Difference between ZYX 4D and ATMOS
Jaytea-either you're being very ironic, or you know nothing of Audiogon.This is the forum where posts come to die..... 
What makes a record collection "great"?
A 'great' collection isn't the same as a 'large' collection-for a collection to be 'great', it must be completest within it's own specific genre, including a historical perspective, and a large number of rare or unusual recordings. Let's look at, ... 
Difference between ZYX 4D and ATMOS
I had several posts 'moderated' out of existence on that thread also-but that's hardly surprising. Audiogon will always favor their business side over the forum side. Which, of course, is their right. It's thus up to the poster to decide if they w... 
Turntable Motor
Hurst ManufacturingThese are the same AC synchronous motors used by VPI (both the 300 and 600 rpm). They're about 80 bucks each.http://www.hurstmfg.com/hurstmfg/qseries.jsp?series=Series+PA%2C+PB+Direct+Drive+Synchronous+Motor 
Cracked record cleaning pick up tube
Davt +1....It's a design flaw with the 16.5. If they'd mounted the lid 1/2" higher (or just mounted the lid on top of the case instead of inside it) this wouldn't happen. 
Shoot-out Klyne 7xp3.5 vs IO Signature
Nkj-curious what your thoughts are vis'-a-vis' the Klyne 7px/Io shootout now that you've had a few weeks.Just for full disclosure, I own the Klyne-but don't mince words! 
SS phono stage in $2k to $3k range...
Perhaps a used Klyne 7PX. Very natural sound, not the dreaded 'too revealing' so you can't listen to half your LP collection. They're relatively rare compared to, say, a Pass, but worth the wait IMO. 
Steam cleaning records 2
Zenblaster-I think we're of the same mind-I, too, came on this thread and thought it might hold useful info for LP cleaning. I made no posts until I found an obvious error (Type 1 water cost), and a logic thread that needed disputing (simply becau... 
Teres audio
Chris has explained on VA that his site has been attacked. Here's a link....http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/vinyl/messages/83/833440.html 
Steam cleaning records 2
Ahemmm...At the risk of making this an 'English as Second Language' issue (which I'm not-believe me, I admire *anyone* who can speak more than one language), could someone please decipher Crem1's last post. Thank you.. 
Best Live Recording on LP
A quick correction for 'Rccc'-'Will the Circle Be Unbroken' is a studio album, not live-but it's still a great one. 
Best Live Recording on LP
Lucinda Williams 'Live at the Fillmore'. If you like Lucinda, that is. (-: 
Steam cleaning records 2
Amazing...First, your "facts". You say: "The cost for a 1/2 Gal.of Casco-Nerl Water , Reagent Grade I , is $55.00 USD or $112.00 USD for 1 Gal."Now, here again, is the link from my post above where one-anyone-can buy a 5 gallon container of NERL T... 
Purchasing my first TT, suggestions welcomed
Do you need to buy one of these? And, what is your budget? I like the arm on the SOTA, but all that zebrawood is a little....imposing. Aesthetics are a personal thing, but I've seen nicer looking plinths.You could have a lot of fun with any of the...