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Which Phono Preamp?
zesto and passlab are versatile rock steady phonostages that we tried and very happy in high end setup. just a matter of taste and system integration really. 
PCTI tonearm by rauliruegas
hoho I'm building one frank schroeder tonearm.. x finger. the cnc part is on process. any thoughts and ideas welcome on the wooden shaft or any others.  
Turntables.....A point of diminishing returns?
@petg60iIt's a hobby for someit's a sense of ownership for some its a competition or technical improvement as hobby for some.it's experimental journey for some what is the aim for owning and upgrading  the system is quite important. do you have fr... 
What is the actual percentage of people exclusively listening to vinyl vs digital?
 listen to streaming and lp almost daily. have cd too.digital streaming or replay much easier to hit a high level. especially with current r2r. my system is already maxed out with digital. while vinyl is the most interesting medium. every combo ca... 
SoundSmith cartridges how good?
: Nude Elliptical, 0.120mm SQRadius of curvature: 6 x 17 µmCantilever: Aluminum AlloyRecommended Tracking force: 1.3-1.6 gmEffective tip mass: 0.35 mgCompliance: 22 µm/mNFrequency response: 20-20,000 Hz ± 2.5 dBChannel Separation (stereo only): 10... 
Turntables.....A point of diminishing returns?
I do have aquantaince who have caliburn..hardly knew that guy but was told that was not his main tthe prefer goofing around with his super tweaked  lenco l75. my observation is.. rarely people  have the willpower and finance to really pull off the... 
Looking for a turntable around $1k...
practical point of view as well.. the easier the operation, setting the easier to hit optimum. and also learn the most how to be a better turntable user. as tt is complex but becomes easier when parameter easy and consistent to control. too fancy ... 
Looking for a turntable around $1k...
I agree with chakster, at this budget new.. would be the best choice for the money.  
Turntables.....A point of diminishing returns?
buying a Ferrari doesn't make you a better driver if you know what I mean but the quality is there for you to exploit.  
Turntables.....A point of diminishing returns?
very good question and point. I heard a 1 million usd systemVS 100k system. same brand speakers and amps. diff level yes alot better the 1 million dollar one. it's like surround sound. and detail is out of the world  the sound cover the whole big ... 
Looking for a turntable around $1k...
agree dd is better. less hassle switching speed etc. less maintenance issues like loose belt. fast on off. the most important is the adjustability opitions  of the tonearm IMHO. and the type of compliance range  you want to play with. tonearm is a... 
PCTI tonearm by rauliruegas
@rauliruegaswhat the topology of the phono preamp?  
I have been on the hunt for the best turntable I can buy. Any suggestions?
Kenwood Kp990 and above are wonderful. with ah great mid compliance tonearm. easy to adopt multiple tonearm with simple mods. very easy to use and great. technics.. if you get a very good condition tonearmbof epa100. the ruby bearings easily crush... 
Is a Ortofon Black a step down from a Pickering XSV 3000
Stanton and Pickering are safe bet.. 35db channel separation. price. durability. hard to beat the valuepersonally the newer current stuff in the market.. not much I really cared for. ability to make frequency and music.. is entirely a different ma... 
Is a Ortofon Black a step down from a Pickering XSV 3000
by herb of stereophile.. I also feel. same way. AT-VM95CI have a BFF relationship with the spherical-tipped Denon DL-103 moving coil, simply because it has never disappointed me while playing a record. The late Art Dudley campaigned for the spheri...